TRUST THE YOUNG TO DO THE BEST
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Indian parents tend (regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic) to take upon themselves the onerous (involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty) responsibility of their children’s career and marriage. They want to see their sons and daughters through these important milestones.
A four-day survey conducted by Express across South India and Odisha unearthed interesting findings debunking (expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief)) some popular stereotyping (standardize, categorize, compartmentalize) about South and South Eastern societies and parental attitudes towards young men and women. More women in changing Chennai, cosmopolitan Bengaluru and highly literate and ‘progressive’ Kerala reported facing pressure from parents than in Orissa, which is considered relatively backward — both socially and economically.
In the new burgeoning (begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish) IT city Hyderabad, contrary to general expectations, the number of men being forced to get hitched (move (something) into a different position with a jerk) was almost twice that of women. India as a country is in a flux and the changes being ushered (show or guide (someone) somewhere) in after liberalisation and economic reforms have been far-reaching — extending beyond the realm (a kingdom) of economy to cover family relationships in general and women’s lives in particular.
While those, who got married and raised families in the eighties and later, have been progressive in certain aspects such as bringing up daughters with modern outlook, they at the same time succumb (fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force) to social pressures when it comes to career and marriage. In many instances, the parents’ idea of a “safe and secure” career and marriage has had an adverse impact on the lives of young people.
For a young country like India, development hinges (attach or join with or as if with a hinge) on the freedom enjoyed by the youth in matters relating to career and marriage. These issues have a direct bearing on mobility and productivity of workforce and on cultural diversity, plurality and social cohesion (the action or fact of forming a united whole).
Indian families have proven to be robust (durable, resilient, tough) and stable institutions necessary for social development, but Indian parents need to learn to trust the wisdom of the new millennial generation.
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