Bullying is real. Some are affected by it mentally, some physically. Our society doesn’t realize that the burden of their “expectations” from their children can be life-threatening for them. They are humans after all – humans with a breaking point.
Each human comes with different sets of talent. Our society, however, chooses to neglect these talents, the wishes of their own children, for something they believe is better. There is a constant pressure climbing on the weak, helpless shoulders of these same children. The mounting pressure is imposed by the society – to earn more, to get more grades, to have a bigger house and what not.
The term “enjoy” is eliminated from the lives of the children by their parents, causing mental and physical instability with their constant hogging. Shared on Twitter by Junaid Akram, a student in Karachi tried to take her life away by slitting her wrists. The cause of her attempted suicide? Not securing good enough grades in her A-Level exams.
A girl in Karachi has slit her wrist and is hospitalised because she didn't score well in A-levels. Parents need to call the hell down.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
Upon enquiring, Junaid shared that the student was taken to South City Hospital.
Junaid Akram Further Added How this Mounting Pressure by Our Society Needs to Stop!
They need to realise that not everyone will end up being a CEO or doctor, engineer or lawyer. We all have different talents and roles.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
The Way our Parents Compare Two Siblings is Awful!
Even in a household no two siblings are alike regardless they have the same background, schooling or tuitions.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
A Competition Where YOUR Children are Suffering
This monkey race of A grades to show off their kids in kitty parties need to end. Just because Mona's son got straight As yours have to too.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
With Love…
Kids are like a farm. You plant seed, you water it, fertilise it, use pesticides when necessary – you look after everyday.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
Not Okay!
But here kids are treated as vending machines. "We've invested 2 lac on him, where are the grades? I demand good grades"
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
Absolutely Correct. This is How the Children Will Understand their Responsibilities – Not by Constant Pressure
Kids bear equal responsibility. They need to start working at 16 and share responsibility. Tons of jobs online where they can work from home
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
That way they'll know the value of money and work harder in studies. If they can work 2 jobs in States with school, why can't over here?
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
“I Won’t Do Freelancing. It is For Girls!”
Oh yes. "Log Kya kahenge". Bachay ki kamayee kha rahay hain, lagta hai halaat sahi nahi. Also, how can I drive Uber? It's for drivers.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
We Need to Set Our Priorities Right!
Sure in States you get $9 an hour and 15k a month here. All the more reason to value your 50 hazaar ka mobile that your mom got you.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
Sweden main akhbaar bhi phenk lenge lekin yahan? Uff. This is substandard job for me. I can't work at Burger King, man.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
A Living Trophy
And in a rat race of their own social standing, they're ruining the kids left right and centre.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
Absolutely!
Good scores are important, They lead to good universities and eventually good jobs but that's not the end of the world if they can't.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
Stay in school, work hard, push yourself to the limits but if you fail, your chachi ke taanay are not worth your life. She's just bored.
— Puffin Man (@junaidakram83) August 10, 2017
It is indeed important for us to teach our younger generation how they need to tackle such situations. Few years down the lane, these grades won’t even matter – your skills and talents will. Our parents need to understand that their children are not money-generating machines!
