Age doesn't define and decide knowledge and correctness of opinions and decisions made. Being parents, we may always feel that we know more and better than our kids, but life has its ways to prove us wrong and teach us our lessons. All we need to do is be open, humble and accept that we were wrong.
Here is my confession:
To those who know Mridul well, are aware that he is very very fond of gaming and watching videos (like many kids of his age). But he has been particulary glued to Japaneese anime for few years now. Like any other mother, I have always been pulling him back from it, considering endless hours an absolute waste of time. I always kept asking him how these anime would ever be of any use to him.
But our recent trip to Japan was an eye opener. Mridul, who has never learnt Japanese formally, speaks this language with great fluency. During our visit to Tokyo, he could speak conveniently with any native, translate my questions, ask for directions and actually hold a complete conversation with a very old lady shopkeeper. She was so pleased.
Nothing that is happening with us at any moment is meaningless, worthless. Open your eyes and learn by simply accepting. -Liberating Ariana
