Parents are parents no matter which part of the world they live in. And no matter how old you are, if you come from a desi family, you ought to take a permission before going out with your friends. ‘Informing’ parents before heading out is a mad concept in a desi household. It takes 2-3 well-behaved working days to convince your parents to grant you the permission. Here is what happens when you ask for a permission:
If you ask them for some cash, a long lecture on being ‘spendthrift’ awaits you!
Questions. Questions. Questions. They will ask you the names of the friends you are going out with. And where you are going? And what are you wearing? And why are you wearing this? Will there be ‘BOYS’?
They need the exact time when you’ll be back. And they’ll make sure you are home before 12 like Cinderella!
They will send you on a guilt trip by reminding you of your responsibilities.
They will tell you how unsafe it is out there and how you should stay at home.
And if after all the struggle you manage to go out, your phone is going to buzz the moment your said time exceeds. Make sure you reach home and save yourself before it explodes with messages and calls!
