Posted by: Amazing August 5, 2008
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Today morning I had a serious discussion with one of my friends, Mr. A, . We r like friends if we consider age just as a number. Well, he was pretty upset with upbringing of his own children. Being a working couple they have very less time for children. Surprised, they both are (esp father) how quickly they have adapted Western lifestyle, refusing to speak (to learn) Nepali and not even respecting elders (relatives).
I have known Mr A for last two years though we have not met in person. I know, he has deep respect and strong emotional attachment for his motherland. We happened to meet through NRN website where he and some other older folks were trying to do something for mother Nepal. Since then we r exchaning mails and talking onlines, (mainly criticizing those politicians). He has suggested me many times regarding my studies and other practical stuff. In return, I update him abt latest happeings in Nepal.
He is very much worried about his 2 children whom he wants to teach Nepali culture, want them to know where they have come from, their roots and finally do something for country. But its only his wish, he cant force others (even though they r his children). He is in middle of nowhere, cant leave job (works for INGO). Children dont have favourable environment for cultural education.
He says children felt uncomfortable to talk to Grand parents who call from Nepal just to hear their voices. They want to have western identity, forget abt all that. They hardly talk in Nepali even with parents.
He has shared his one and only option to send back kids to Nepal for a year or two (boarding schools). He says if circumstance is not favourable one of the parents is ready to accompany them to Nepal. I was really puzzled after hearing all of these.
Children- Two boys (8, 13), left Nepal 6 years ago.
Then I asked myself, is he the only one facing such problem? I realised to bring this topic in Sajha.
Please share your views.
Thank you for your time.
I have known Mr A for last two years though we have not met in person. I know, he has deep respect and strong emotional attachment for his motherland. We happened to meet through NRN website where he and some other older folks were trying to do something for mother Nepal. Since then we r exchaning mails and talking onlines, (mainly criticizing those politicians). He has suggested me many times regarding my studies and other practical stuff. In return, I update him abt latest happeings in Nepal.
He is very much worried about his 2 children whom he wants to teach Nepali culture, want them to know where they have come from, their roots and finally do something for country. But its only his wish, he cant force others (even though they r his children). He is in middle of nowhere, cant leave job (works for INGO). Children dont have favourable environment for cultural education.
He says children felt uncomfortable to talk to Grand parents who call from Nepal just to hear their voices. They want to have western identity, forget abt all that. They hardly talk in Nepali even with parents.
He has shared his one and only option to send back kids to Nepal for a year or two (boarding schools). He says if circumstance is not favourable one of the parents is ready to accompany them to Nepal. I was really puzzled after hearing all of these.
Children- Two boys (8, 13), left Nepal 6 years ago.
Then I asked myself, is he the only one facing such problem? I realised to bring this topic in Sajha.
Please share your views.
Thank you for your time.