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7 parenting tips from Bollywood - inspired straight from blockbuster movies we LOVE, which are clearly the best way to learn how to parent. Dig in!
7 parenting tips from Bollywood – inspired straight from blockbuster movies we LOVE, which are clearly the best way to learn how to parent. Dig in!
Bollywood movies are amazing. I mean, have you seen the songs, dance sequences, and over-the-top clothes which make you feel rich for 3 hours? Apart from this happy illusion, Bollywood movies are also very didactic. They tell you about SO many things, subtly of course.
Bollywood excels in parenting lessons. You just have to look closely to spot them. Don’t fret! We have done the honours for you and have you covered for life. You’re welcome.
First things, first. Start having children the moment you get married ok? Don’t make your parents go through the effort of asking you about khush khabri. No. Emotional and physical stability is irrelevant. Have children when your parents. Now, this might look like a ‘how to be good children’ lesson, but trust me, this was necessary.
Dads should never speak to their children without inciting extreme fear. If your children can talk to you comfortably, then you have failed as a dad. Tch tch. Effective communication is for the W E A K.
On that note, mothers are supposed to do all the communication that is lacking from the paternal side. Treat your son like a precious gem, and your daughters like paraya dhan cuz that’s how you gotta roll. Your sole aim in life is their shaadi. Good luck!
Sending your children to boarding school is the one-stop solution to all the issues they have. Make sure it’s a draconian school, and that there is no music/art/dance teacher who might accidentally tap into your child’s mind and ruin their life 🙂
Don’t let your children make their own decisions, they’ll ALWAYS end up doing drugs. Unless you’re a single parent, then you’re supposed cool and unconcerned about your child. That’s how it is. * shrugs*
Their shaadi/love life is totally at your mercy. Unruly child? Just make them marry someone of your choice, problem solved. Now the headache has shifted from your head to their partner. Don’t worry if the couple is not compatible, what is done is done. Divorce is a myth.
Speaking of shaadi, if you have a son then be prepared for him to be manipulated by his necessary witch of a wife and move out of your house. The fact that you chose her is irrelevant. All DILs are vamps who want to steal your son from you.
These are some tips that a must follow for all you parents out there. Make sure you follow them tot he dot. Of course, any unforeseen incident or a runaway child is not my responsibility. 🙂
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
14 years after her last feature film Dhobi Ghat, storyteller extraordinaire comes up with her new film, Laapataa Ladies, a must watch.
*Some spoilers alert*
Every religion around the world dictates terms to women. The onus is always on women to be ‘modest’ and cover their faces and bodies so men can’t be “tempted”, rather than on men to keep their eyes where they belong and behave like civilized beings. So much so that even rape has been excused on the grounds of women eating chowmein or ‘men will be men’. I think the best Hindi movie retort to this unwanted advice on ‘akeli ladki khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai’ (an alone woman is like an open jewellery box) came from Geet in Jab We Met – Kya aap gyan dene ke paise lete hain kyonki chillar nahin hain mere paas.
The premise of Laapataa Ladies is beautifully simple – two brides clad in the ghunghat that covers their identity get mixed up on a train. Within this Russian Doll, you get a comedy of errors, a story of getting lost, a commentary on patriarchy’s attitude towards women, a mystery, and a tale of finding oneself, all in one. Done with a mostly light touch that has you laughing and nodding along.
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