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Self Reliance
by Senthil Kumar on Mar 07, 2007 11:03 PM


One thing unique about American Society
in relation to Indian Society is
the concept of "Self Reliance".

We have 10 children.
Children bring us happiness.
We are raising children for our
own happiness. Making my children happy
makes me happy. That is the main reason
I make my children happy.

On the other hand I would never ever
expect my children to help me at my
old age. When I raise children I don't
think about "Oh children should help
parents at their old age".

I 'll stand on the earth as long as
I can by myself. And then let it go.

That is living with pride and dignity.

I have seen many old living like that.

They are the ones who get the most love
from their children as a matter of fact.

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