(Gul Shivnani) Pranali’s son is in his early adolescents age and infatuated with a girl studying in same class. He is not comfortable to talk to his non-biological father about the same, despite he has been seen twice with the girl by him. Father tried to confront him couple of times but he is able to dodge him and move out of the house. He used to have quick chat with his mother on other topics but not about the girl he has been moving around. Finally, a day arrived when he was in circle of his parents and had a good conversation (did not end that well, but parents were able to deliver the message loud and clear)

Suryakant – So beta, you have been running away from me for a while.

Pranali – He is afraid of you so he is running away, so that he does not have to answer your questions.

Son – No nothing like that, I have been busy with my studies and assignments.

Suryakant – Really, I don’t think you fare well in your interim and competitive exams. You almost failed in both of them.

Son – I did not fail; I got less marks. But I was not well and you know that. (In a very disturbed tone) There is no point in sitting in this house everyone is just pouncing on me.

Pranali – Is this the way you talk to your Dad? You have been seeing how much efforts he is putting to maintain us and fulfill all our demands and needs. I think he at least deserves to be spoken in a nice manner. Do you have anything to say on this?

Son – I know you both are putting lot of efforts and I am just good for nothing and a liability to you. Also, he has been always in complaining and negative mode. I did ask to get me a new mobile of my choice and you guys feel I don’t deserve that as well.

Suryakant – Mobile, Ah…. i have already spent a reasonably good amount on your studies and you know what results you have given till now. You have still 4 years to go as per your dream of becoming an Engineer. With this kind of efforts and study I don’t think you will be able to even complete 1st semester. And i hope you remember of having 8 Semesters in all. Also, you have been busy with your different activities these days, you have your whole life for this but study time will never return back again. So, its high time to be serious and focus on your studies.

Pranali – I have been hearing about the girl that you are moving around with, these days. That’s the reason you take money from me for Cake and all party around.

Son – I don’t think here anyone understands me.

Suryakant thought about the episode a lot and then came to a decision how to handle this delicate situation. He and his son (unwillingly) went for a walk. There Suryakant started the conversation in a different way.

Suryakant – Beta, I know it has been really very stressful days for all of us. I will make sure to keep this family intact, as you are my responsibility and I own it. It’s easy to say I will be your friend, but I also know it’s not possible with all our minds cluttered with many questions. So, let’s have a man to man talk and see if we can find a mid-way. You are also growing towards your age of maturity. Do you know you will be eligible for voting in a year or so you are a big man now ????

Son – Ok papa. Let’s have a talk as we have not spoken for a while. As you say man to man talk.

Suryakant – So tell me what’s happening around you, your college, your friends and all that you want to share.

Son – Dad, you missed saying studies and (he gives a sweet smile.)

Suryakant – Yes, I did.

Son – College is going on well and I have been attending all my lectures. You know my attendance is around 92%. My friends are doing good. There are some issues with one of my friend, he does not study at all. His financial condition is not that good. He looks disturbed all the time. He even got a KT this time. I remember telling one of you this.

Suryakant – KT aha, you also got the same in 2 subjects. I remember you said there was some issue with checking at the university level or your papers were too good. And you ate up 8% of your attendance, where did you miss that. But I loved your honesty and no manipulation in the same. Keep it up, good.

Son – Yes, but I assure you there will not be anymore KT’s now. I have been working very seriously to see that I get good pointers at the end of my 4th year.

Suryakant – That’s good. Anything else.

Son – No Dad, I feel better after talking to you. I think we should do this quite often.

That discussion brought a good change in the son’s attitude and thought process. He was now more transparent and clearer in his communication with Suryakant then Pranali.

Stay Tuned…..

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