Sushila and Sunil were children of Mani and Mary. The parents worked as teachers and hardly had any time for their children. They earned lot of money by taking tuitions in the evening. They were planning to build a house, buy a car and fridge. An air-conditioner and a washing machine were also in their list.
Since they could not spend time with their children they showed their love in other ways. They bought them lot of toys and frequently took them out to eat. Both the children lay on the sofa and watched TV for long hours. Evening their parents would come home with chicken puff and chocolate cake which both would eat and sleep off without dinner. This was quite often because it made things easier for their mother.
Whenever the parents could not take care of Sushila and Sunil they were left in their grandparents’ house which was closeby. This was quite frequent. Both the children hated their grandparents’ house because of the strict discipline there.
Even though they loved granny’s stories they were irritated when she compelled them to brush their teeth in the nights. They hated the dal and vegetable without finishing which they were not allowed to leave the table. They had to wash their plates, fold their bedsheets and clothes and were expected to help out in household chores. They were to hang the towels neatly after bath and put their shoes in the rack. TV was banned. Occasionally they were allowed to watch only for half an hour. But they were given bicycles to ride, shuttle cocks and football to play — which they hated. But for want of anything better they played the games.
When guests arrived both Sushila and Sunil were instructed to get up and say, “Namaskar” politely and put off the TV if it was on. Both grumbled. On days when they had to sleepover with grandparents, they were gently woken up at 6 a.m. which was torture for them. Any sweet was only one or less per day. When they played they were expected to put away their toys in proper places and clean up. If the tooth paste tube was found lying open they were called to close it. They had to go to Church with their grandparents when their parents sometimes slept and rested on Sundays.
When they were at home they were allowed to take their daddy’s twowheeler. In Grandpa’s house they couldn’t. Grandpa put his foot down saying they must get their licence first. If they were sent to the shop to buy something they were required to give account to the last paisa.
Grandfather made them sit for family prayer and taught them Bible. They had to read the Bible and answer grandpa’s questions and pray. After playtime they had to sit and do their homework and study.
One day both of them decided that they would not go to their grandparents’ house. Mani and Mary tried to negotiate with parents to relax their rules and let the children free. But they refused to budge. If Sushila and Sunil were to be in their house they had to go by their rules. Mani and Mary had no choice but to keep the children with them all the time.
After a time something was noticeable. Both the children had gained considerable weight. Friends made fun of them. Sushila had developed caries tooth and visit to the dentist and painful treatment became part of her life. Sunil developed ulcers in the corners of his mouth and the doctor advised him to eat plenty of vegetables and greens. Their grades dropped. Mani and Mary were constantly fighting because they felt the children were a burden. The Principal called them and warned that if the children did not show improvement they might be dismissed. Sushila and Sunil felt ashamed. They understood the love of grandparents as tough love.
Both agreed to spend more time with their grandparents. It was hard for them but they learned discipline. Their health improved and their grades picked up. Both of them grew up as healthy individuals with respect for their grandparents.
Sunil took up a job. Both married and had children. Sushila decided to stay at home and bring up her children. They showed tough love to their children and were respected families in their society.
Discipline at home may look like torture for you. But it is that which makes you a gentleman.
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
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To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
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21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
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Sushila and Sunil were children of Mani and Mary. The parents worked as teachers and hardly had any time for their children. They earned lot of money by taking tuitions in the evening. They were planning to build a house, buy a car and fridge. An air-conditioner and a washing machine were also in their list.
Since they could not spend time with their children they showed their love in other ways. They bought them lot of toys and frequently took them out to eat. Both the children lay on the sofa and watched TV for long hours. Evening their parents would come home with chicken puff and chocolate cake which both would eat and sleep off without dinner. This was quite often because it made things easier for their mother.
Whenever the parents could not take care of Sushila and Sunil they were left in their grandparents’ house which was closeby. This was quite frequent. Both the children hated their grandparents’ house because of the strict discipline there.
Even though they loved granny’s stories they were irritated when she compelled them to brush their teeth in the nights. They hated the dal and vegetable without finishing which they were not allowed to leave the table. They had to wash their plates, fold their bedsheets and clothes and were expected to help out in household chores. They were to hang the towels neatly after bath and put their shoes in the rack. TV was banned. Occasionally they were allowed to watch only for half an hour. But they were given bicycles to ride, shuttle cocks and football to play — which they hated. But for want of anything better they played the games.
When guests arrived both Sushila and Sunil were instructed to get up and say, “Namaskar” politely and put off the TV if it was on. Both grumbled. On days when they had to sleepover with grandparents, they were gently woken up at 6 a.m. which was torture for them. Any sweet was only one or less per day. When they played they were expected to put away their toys in proper places and clean up. If the tooth paste tube was found lying open they were called to close it. They had to go to Church with their grandparents when their parents sometimes slept and rested on Sundays.
When they were at home they were allowed to take their daddy’s twowheeler. In Grandpa’s house they couldn’t. Grandpa put his foot down saying they must get their licence first. If they were sent to the shop to buy something they were required to give account to the last paisa.
Grandfather made them sit for family prayer and taught them Bible. They had to read the Bible and answer grandpa’s questions and pray. After playtime they had to sit and do their homework and study.
One day both of them decided that they would not go to their grandparents’ house. Mani and Mary tried to negotiate with parents to relax their rules and let the children free. But they refused to budge. If Sushila and Sunil were to be in their house they had to go by their rules. Mani and Mary had no choice but to keep the children with them all the time.
After a time something was noticeable. Both the children had gained considerable weight. Friends made fun of them. Sushila had developed caries tooth and visit to the dentist and painful treatment became part of her life. Sunil developed ulcers in the corners of his mouth and the doctor advised him to eat plenty of vegetables and greens. Their grades dropped. Mani and Mary were constantly fighting because they felt the children were a burden. The Principal called them and warned that if the children did not show improvement they might be dismissed. Sushila and Sunil felt ashamed. They understood the love of grandparents as tough love.
Both agreed to spend more time with their grandparents. It was hard for them but they learned discipline. Their health improved and their grades picked up. Both of them grew up as healthy individuals with respect for their grandparents.
Sunil took up a job. Both married and had children. Sushila decided to stay at home and bring up her children. They showed tough love to their children and were respected families in their society.
Discipline at home may look like torture for you. But it is that which makes you a gentleman.
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
Blessing Literature Centre
21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
+91-44-28450411, Mob:8806270699
blc@bymonline.org
