Stop The Blame Game!

Whenever things go wrong, it's so easy to blame others. But do we ever analyse where we went wrong?

- Padma V

The lunch break is a much-awaited time that we look forward to because we, the lady teachers, gather in the staffroom, share tiffin and talk about everything under the sun till the bell rings. I often observed Kavita always complaining about her father's poor economic condition, as a result of which she hadn't been able to further her studies and had had an early marriage. With no option left, she landed in the public school, where we all worked, she grumbled. One day, I asked her, "Kavita, it is indeed disappointing that you could not fulfill your dreams, but tell me frankly, have you ever told your father about your interest before your wedding? I guess, since yours is a love marriage, you were in a hurry to get married." She admitted that she didn't have a word with her parents regarding her career. "Why didn't you discuss it with your father? Had you done so, maybe he would have arranged anyhow. Most parents won't force their children into the marriage, especially if they want to educate themselves. At least, your parents don't seem like that