I feel the pressure to enjoy life has increased multi-fold in the past few years. It was a steady pressure, but it kept accumulating, nevertheless. This is affecting the growing population more than it should.
My friend just went on a family weekend when all her family members are suffering from viral fever; “Weekend with wonderful people…” her Instagram says. I have never seen my landlord’s child smile, except in reels.
There is fakeness everywhere. It is not something new to humankind, but the number of kids faking feelings is increasing. Maybe it is time we look into it. Maybe it is OK to just chill.
Let us do nothing, and post that we are doing nothing in Instagram, Twitter or X and any other new handle I am not aware of.
A lovely weekend is only lovely when you enjoy it; not fake it. An exciting event is not always a get-together or a party, it can even be as simple as cleaning your cupboard or writing your blog. I hope more adults understand this and let kids be kids. We should understand their milestones and celebrate them instead of posting about them. For example, my neighbour’s kid was ecstatic about ground being wet after rain. Kids must know that validation must come from people who care about them, not strangers.
Spicy Rasam 