"Moses, are you still asleep? Lazy goose. Wake up now!" I wake up every morning to hear my mom shouting these lines. Yet another perfect start to yet another boring day in my life. As I heave myself out of bed, I try to recollect any dream I had. No hope! I trudge past my mom, now shouting at my brother for not studying, to get my glass of coffee. After making myself comfortable on the sofa, I take my first sip of piping hot coffee just as my mom shouts "MOSES! You didnt brush your teeth yet. Dont drink coffee before that!" I wonder whether parents have ever heard of the term bed-coffee. Possibly not. I guess only a select few of us know that coffee tastes best when had without brushing. I still have my coffee amidst all the morning chaos. Welcome to yet another perfect day!
Most people would be amazed at the number of scoldings I get in the first 10 minutes of the day. But few of us will definitely be able to relate to these happenings. Ever wondered why parents (Mother's especially!) scold us for the most silliest of things? Here are a few day to day scenarios:
1: Parents think they do what is best for us regardless of our opinion about the subject. Classic example would be the typical scene at a garment shop; dad prefers the maroon checked full sleeved shirt whereas we tend to choose the most casual looking black or white coloured shirt sporting a picture of an enomorous skull(GASP)!!! Parents, seriously, please check a few of the latest trendy shirts before deciding that they are not worth even Rs.100! We do not want to be seen as the most unfashionable people to ever walk the face of the earth.
2: Mane matters. Come on folks, admit it. Any guy looks a heck of a lot cooler with a little stubble and frizzy hair rather than the typical clean-shaven, good boy look with well oiled hair. It just itches a bit, agreed. But its worth the scratching just to look cool. Why, for God's sake, can't parents understand that long hair and a stubble are the 'in' things this season?
3: Talking over the phone. Parents, please understand that we are just trying to improve our public speaking skills. So, we should be given the benefit of the doubt when on the phone for a long time. Please do not accuse us of wasting our time on useless topics when we are actually preparing ourselves to face the world!!!
4: When we come home late, please do not ask us those silly questions like "Where've you been?" "Who was with you?", etc. We hate to lie to you. These questions will only make us feel bad about lying. Of course, you will get some well-rehearsed replies for your questions which will definitely not be true. We are back home safe and sound. Thats what really matters.
5: "Your friend has scored 90%. What happened to you? Why are you still having an arrear in the subject?" Dear parents, please understand that we do not like to be compared. If we are at the bottom rung, its just for the betterment of the society. We can study only to a certain extent. Its more like asking why Yuvraj was able to score a century whereas Raina could manage only 30!!!
There are a lot more complaints that pour in each minute. But, I guess this gives you a basic idea. Its not that we hate your concern for us. We just want to break free from our eggshell and see the world just as you experienced it yourself. I sincerely apologise if I have hurt any feelings. Any comments, please do post.
