Our Blues

The adolescent pregnancy is something to worry about. But why make an issue of it? It happens. When they depicted the school goers kissing we had our own doubts. But did not know it will go so far…

Such pregnancies are not even a novelty or happening today! It was always there. The parents had to deal with with it. Counselling them beforehand is what we can do. Knowing about the responsibilities is important.

One can never go back! should be emphasized. The values inculcated will stand lifelong. The 1975 Hindi film ‘Julie’ had a college student falling for the beautiful girl, Julie. She is Rita Bhaduri’ s best friend. She falls for Rita’s brother who comes visiting. As the holiday comes to an end , she finds herself pregnant.

Another Hindi film ‘Mausam’ with Sanjeev Kumar & Sharmila Tagore had medical student, Dr Amarnath, falling for the local girl. He is visiting Darjeeling when he meets Chanda. He promises to come back but never does. Chanda gives birth to a daughter.

In real life too falling for someone is not so uncommon. But standing up for the beloved is .. yes, quite unknown. The girl goes through unspeakable pain. A man not by her side. An unwed mother…

The tale of Mahabharata rests on the pain of the unwed princess, Kunti who abandons her child at birth. Abortion was never an option, earlier. Modern world has woken up to individual rights. But what about the scars left behind???

If we have rights we also have certain responsibilities. When we abide by them , life would be so easy…. But the one having an upper hand tends to suppress the weaker one. Wonder when this balance will be achieved in the society!!!