When kids turning Teens, should we go back to Pakistan?

Roshni · April 3, 2011, 4:16am

Re: When kids turning Teens, should we go back to Pakistan?

also, pakistan isn’t the safest place in the world these days, and they haven’t even figured out their basic amenities like clean running water and electricity yet. i would NOT put my children in an environment like that voluntarily. i want my kids to have access to at least the basics in life including being able to walk down the street without being afraid for their lives. maybe it sounds a bit dramatic but everytime i go to karachi, i’m always stressed out - there’s hungamay and its not safe to go out at night even if you’re staying in the defence area, and truthfully, i’ve been away from it for too long to dismiss these things and just continue on as if its not a big deal. i get why people living there are so complacent about these things- after all, if you live there, what choice do you have, right? but AH i do have a choice and i’d rather raise my children in the west in the middle of a healthy living environment, clean air, opportunities to progress in life, and primarily, surrounded by family and friends. you have to trust that iA, as a parent, you’ll be successful in raising good people. and then, too, there are no guarantees your kids wlll be a particular way where ever they’re raised- they could be just as far from religion despite your best efforts in the middle of pakistan as they might be great muslims in the mid-west in the US. as others have stated, its more up to you as a parent than the country you are in.

also, hubby ain’t desi and i think he’d rather eat his right hand than move to pakistan lol but to be fair, i’d probably do the same rather than move to his corner of eastern europe!

this is so right. my In Laws live in Rawalpindi and their area is hotspot for suicide bombings. in fact nearly ever street in their area has been targeted. when we go for a visit, we are not allowed to go out; have to think 1000 times before stepping out…too much restrictions on going out; can not go for shopping etc…plus in-laws are extra careful about it.

we rarely enjoy when visiting. i feel like trapped in the house. and my father in law doesnt want us to move back to pakistan even though hubby talks about it.