I love reading and when Sampurno was born, I wanted him to be an avid reader as well, so, I began my son’s reading journey at a precocious 4 months old, much to the ridicule of others at home. Not, that I expected him to sit with me and read along. But, it is one of the most enjoyable activities we have done together while spending quality time.
There was a boy named Ray and he desperately wanted to become a Nurse, but during his time boys were not allowed to become Nurses. People thought it was job suited more for females. But that was not true and Ray was about to change it.
“The world is changing rapidly, Ajji,” remarked Amma wistfully as she set the table for lunch. “Girls are expected to effortlessly balance work and home, why not the boys? Besides, I think Grandfather was an excellent cook and is the person who taught you the decadent badam halwa you are famous for!”
If it were up to him, he would have loved to be a primary teacher.
Writing this story for #kbcPinkooShergill Contest Prompt 3! बेटा हुआ तो इंजिनीअर बनेगा, बेटी हुई तो डॉक्टर! (If it’s a boy, he will become an engineer, if it’s a girl, she will be a doctor)…Continue Reading
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