THE RIGHT TO BE WRONG

                                                                                THE RIGHT TO BE WRONG

 

It is a truth universally acknowledged that one tends to blindly love one’s siblings' children more than one’s own. Only the spoiling part falls under your domain; the rod-yielding is none of your concern. So, being Tanish’s Mimi is the one role I absolutely love playing.

Like most mothers, my sister’s major worry has always been, “Tanish, sahi decision nahin le pata.” Over the years, I have realized that correct decision-making does not come from guidance but from experience. A child learns to choose wisely only when given the freedom to decide for themselves, whether it’s picking a particular brand of shoes or selecting their own subjects to study. The decision may prove to be a game-changer or a complete mishap.

Making the right decision on the first attempt surely makes life easier, but every wrong decision provides insight and wisdom worth a goldmine. As for me, I still proudly keep making what the world calls mistakes.

As parents, we cannot take away our children’s right to be incorrect. We can only make sure we are there to lift them up if their decision boomerangs—and promise never to say, “I told you so.”