Being the guardian angel

 

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On becoming a parent, one of the thoughts which races across and embeds itself in you is that " I will protect you, my little one , no matter what". Speaking of which I want to share a heart warming incident with you, my dearest readers.

Scarlett was a mangy cat who lived in an abandoned garage in Brooklyn with her litter. The garage happened to catch fire and the fire extinguishers  were called to put it out. As one of the firefighters returned to the scene, he witnessed the most amazing scene ever. Scarlett, was carrying each of the kitten out of the garage herself and then was quickly racing back to get the next one. Her eyes were blistered shut, her facial hair was all gone and she was covered with burns. But this did not stop the mother from protecting her children!!!! [1][2]

Protecting your loved ones does not just mean being the security guard of your home, it also is a test to your listening skills. Have you ever wondered the what is the quality of keeper of your inner most secrets ? The reason why you keep going back to that person? It is the listening skills of that person. The maturity is another....Taking sides with you and never blaming you even once is the most crucial one of the lot. Even though for a minute we all knew who caused the trouble in the first place ..lols... This applies  to being a parent too...Don't you feel so...As someone wise once said, "if you dont have time to listen to the little things the baby comes up with,they stop telling you the bigger stuff when they grow up....
Dear Dad told me this alarming fact years ago when acclaimed director Kamal brought out the movie where  the  protagonist is a 14 year old girl who is constantly tortured by her step father without her mother's knowledge. The work of the director was recognized by the Indian Association of Pediatrics for earnestly spreading the strong message across. The fact was maximum children in the world were sexualy assualted by known people than outside forces and mostly when the parents were around and unaware!!!  If you want to protect your child, your child should feel the security you impart, trust you and confide in you, isn't it people????

Home is where the heartland is ....My paternal grandparents were stong advocates of love , passion and mutual respect. They had the most beautiful relation for 40 years where my grandmother talks of my grandfather with such fond it is hard to beleive he passed away 20 years ago. Dear granddad always supported respect and empowerment of women. Unless we have the genuine respect and regard for each other how will our children develop this?

 Last evening the better half and I were discussing  about the rising incidents  ofsexual assaults against  girls and as every concerned parent  we were listing the measures we should do to protect our little girl. This is when Anu stated that it is not only the daughters we should be concerned, but also sons as well....

In this big bad world where unacceptable events are taking a major chunk of the news and taking away our peace of mind, if you don't be the snarling doberman for the sanctity of the house , who will?

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Shoot me your thoughts......

Love

Chad

References
[1]http://www.edinburghoutlook.co.uk/2012-01/caring/3756.aspx
[2]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlett_%28cat%29
[3] 100 Promises to my Baby- Mallika Chopra
[4]http://www.picturesof.net/pages/100722-158795-138053.html