Domestic Violence

My parent's generation suffered in silence, no matter how much they were abused, ill treated and physically assaulted by their husbands. Our generation tried to fight, but not with much success. That should not be the case with your generation, children. You have all the courage, self confidence you need. And you get all the support from us, your parents. If your husband ill treats you either physically or emotionally, you need not keep quiet. You should stop him, if not possible, leave him. We have nurtured you and given you all our love and care so that you stand up for yourselves.

Domestic violence is another ugly truth in many Indian households. Even today ,when  girls are as educated and as employed as boys. And most women, suffer in silence being afraid of bad name. Come on, if some one hurts you in any way, he should be ashamed, not you.

Don't get me wrong. I am not a home breaker. I am not advising anyone to leave their husband just for petty reasons. But if they are abused everyday, then they should fight or quit. Now, girls have equal right over parents' properties. They do get good jobs as many are well educated. So they need not bear the ill treatment of the husband because they have no where else to go.

Am I repeating all the discussions in Amir's Satyameva Jayate ? May be. But it is also true that I have seen too many women being ill treated by their husbands and in laws. And that should stop some day.

And I am thankful that I do not have daughter because I will not see some heartless egoistic person hurting my child.