The power to Revolt

Many will disagree with me on this accord . They will say that it amounts to indiscipline , teaching wrong value systems – of imbibing wrong concepts in children and bla bla bla . But my own experiences in life has given me different lessons .

There is a difference between a revolutionary and a terrorist. One works to make changes for larger benefits of society and the other is guided by self interest and harms the society at a large . The perspective of both is different – one resolves to violence when needed for self protection and terrorist response to violence is for destruction and harm .

Similar is with us – when we revolt with our parents, society , then it is to prove those points which do not harm any one and are for overall growth . Suppose my parents are insisting on us to take a profession towards which i am totally disinclined and i know serving it would be suicidal for me then firmly and with confidence i will revolt and do hardwork in the field of my choice – grow and with diligence prove my point . My own confidence and self worth will speak volumes and will be a strong enough factor to convince my parents , my teachers etc .

Now what does the Youth do to prove his point – disagrees to parents request , start wasting time with peers in hooliganism , abuse and disrespect for society, self and family . The end result is colossal loss of time , resources , money and worse still faith of parents and teachers .

So revolutionary ideas would be supported with revolutionary dedication, commitment , hardwork and self worth .

If we have to revolt then it should be with ample preparation , and finding the correct path for self .

The day would not be far when the whole world be awaken to the merit of a revolutionary and salute him / her .

Mamta Mehrotra

1/12/21