Appreciating The Frustration Of Just Being You - Taare Zameen Par - Every Child Is Special
Having just watched the first film directed and produced by Aamir Khan, the recent bollywood hit Taare Zameen Par left the whole family lost for words.
This story is about a young boy with the challenge of dyslexia, who was mis-understood by his parents and teachers, teased by the fellow school kids, and who gradually lost his self-confidence. Catch the trailer here and check out this movie which although is in Hindi, will most likely be showing with English subtitles…
This movie highlighted the lack of support many children get from their parents. Children are so often afraid of just being themselves. They feel that they have to consistently live up to their parents’ expectations of how they should act, the aspirations they should hold, and who they should be.
It also reminded me of the powerful force I’ve had throughout my life - both my parents have stood by me, no matter what, and have supported my gradual progress in life. I’m sure there have been many moments of anxiety for them when they’d be wondering if I’d ever settle down into a “stable job”. Regardless, both mum and dad have been the secure foundation for me to discover myself, and allow me just to be as I am. In fact, I feel blessed that some of my closest friends have also been such a gentle and caring pillar of strength for me to gently tread along the path that continues to be defined for me.
Mum and dad - thank you…
Much love,
Suraj
Dinesh & Shilpa
Dad and Mum
New Years Eve 2002
Perfume Said,
January 7, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
Wonderful that you recognise what so many people are not blessed with.
The room to grow, change, be who you want to be; alongside the BLESSING from your parents.
As you have stated so many children don’t have this and are then forced by themselves or via the subtle messages they receive, to become something that they don’t want to be.
I am sure you will pass this on to your loved ones.
Varsha Dodhia Said,
March 6, 2008 @ 10:16 am
This is from the song by Whitney Houston on what I also believe children should have
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be
Heena Modi » Blog Archive » Taare Zameen Par. Every child is special Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
[...] Suraj has written: - This movie highlighted the lack of support many children get from their parents. Children are so often afraid of just being themselves. They feel that they have to consistently live up to their parents’ expectations of how they should act, the aspirations they should hold, and who they should be. [...]