I was born in 70's . An era where television was not very common in India . Telephones were rarity . Owning a car was luxury. Had no mobiles but had a big clear heart and voice to call freinds across the fence and run out to play in vast playground. My mother was not even aware how many times I fell and hurt as friends were all around to care for. A cold drink was shared among the friends without the fear of infection. Mom packed my tiffin but didnot hold my hand and escort me to the busstop . The whole neighbourhood was there to scold you if you went wrong and a whole lot of friends and neighbours to praise you when you have secured good marks in your exams. Often I ran a errand to carry a dish to my mom's friends house living in the neighbourhood and brought back some other dish from that aunty. If while cooking suddenly my mom realised she has ran out of any particular ingredient she called out to the neighbour and very happily the neighbour gave some of hers and vice versa. The whole neighbourhood was a family.A lot of time was spent in friends house gossipping,laughing.The teachers were our role model.Our vacation was to our relatives house during summer holidays
But the things are so different now . Sometimes I feel as it is a different world.In a family of 3 there is 3 mobile but Communication has taken a back stage. I have to ask my son thrice as to what he wants to have for dinner as his cartoon channel is more important than me. My hubby returns home at 8P.m but his conversation with his subordinates and planning for next day is more important than being cosy with me.Have to take appointment form friends to go and visit them. Television is more important. Lots of importantance is paid to infection. Do not touch this.Do not eat from the same plate etc. Kids prefer the computer games more than playing outside. Each adult owns a car but always aims for the next new model.
So friends from my era do you too feel the difference ot it is only me.Care to tell If your are happy , satisfied.
