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a collection of novel emotions and experiences

A LESS LEARNT I IN THE LOCKDOWN

Life teaches you through experiences and each day offers you a new
experience. Once you learn to handle the situation arising from these
experiences, that’s a new beginning. From waking up in the morning till
hitting the bed at night, I could never find time to even realise what it takes
to make a day fulfilling for me.Coming from a family with both my parents
working, though I learnt to take care of my personal basic needs, I
completely ignored the household chores as they were taken care by the
different house helps. But with the coronavirus pandemic around, for the
safety of all, following the lockdown norms, the house helps stopped
coming. Initially I didn’t realise how hard is this affecting my parents as I
never knew the jobs and the pain that goes into it. Day after day passed, I
DURGA PUJA realised my mother used to suffer backaches almost every day. I could
barely help her by giving a glass of water or by warming food in the
-Prisha Sinha, XI D microwave. Then, it was my father who had a conversation with me to
share how it is important for everyone in the family to help. According to
him, there is no such work made for only woman or a man. We should do
everything ,whatever comes our way. That was the day, I started to try….
I tried mopping the floor as it was a job done with water and always
seemed fascinating to me. But when I did it personally ,I realised the pain
that one gets and how your hand refuses to move…then on a serious note, I
started feeling more for my mother….leaving all the fun, I stared helping-
out even in brooming too. Now when I look back , I remember the day
when I was made to understand what I should do and today when I see
myself , as a person who can wash clothes in washing
machine and lay table for a sumptuous meal . I have learnt a lot during the
lockdown . And not to forget a thing of utmost importance, my bond with
my parents. My parents who were mostly busy were now available at home
. I could have my lunch and dinner with them. Especially while helping in
the various house jobs, I used to chat with them for hours, and each day I
felt, I know them even more.All this was a new beginning for me
DURGA PUJA towards being a selfdependent person and a loving child. And yes, my
-Sakshi Madhogaria, XI-D mom’s backache is better now!
-SAMARTH RAMAN, VIII-B