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Comparison
Ritanjali Hastir , Shimla: Nov 3 2008
Made Popular Nov 4 2008
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Comparison

What a strange word is “comparison”. If a lover ever compares his or her beloved in a poem the heart of an individual is filled with so much joy that’s beyond expression of word. One is on the seventh sky but does anyone ever bother to pay attention to the fact that what does a tender child’s heart go through when the he/she is compared.

Every parent has a dream and also expects that if their elder child is studying in a particular school then their other child should also be part of the same institute. Many times parents often seeing their other relatives child studying in an institute also send their child there? How far is it correct on their part?

It’s a very common thing that when two siblings are in the same institute they are often compared to each other. Parents might try avoiding doing it but teachers never seem to miss any opportunity. They never give a thought that what one might go through.

Why do we often forget the fact that all fingers of a hand are never equal? Being compared to your own brother or sister time and again leaves such a bad and shattering impact on the mind of a child that if he/she is having some plans to do something in live they give it all up. Comparison shatters their moral confidence to ground.

I agree that comparison is made thinking that it’s going to inspire child to achieve great heights in life but there is always a way of morally boosting the child. Considering that we are inspiring the child we go on and on but in actual instead of making his future bright we are forcing him towards darkness. We snatch away his zeal to do anything in life because deep down in his heart all he feels is no matter what I do its never going to be appreciated.

To make a child’s future bright how far is it appropriate to compare the question we all need to think about deeply. Why can’t we accept them as an individual with their own qualities and follies? Every child has a unique gift. All we need is an eye to recognize it and help them to attain perfection with it. They are born original and they should never be compelled to become who they are not. If we people who matter most in their life wont help them then where will they go?

Next time before you compare at least give a thought how your words are going to hit on someone.

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Shiv
india, India
very true ,the comparison is stark & obvious between boys & girls because girls are treated as guests as they will go to another family no one thinks that boys may also move out or may treat old parents shabbily
also dowry & post death rituals like shardha are other factors which make parents prefer boys compared to girls
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Maya
Doha, Qatar
Ritanjali, Thanks for reminding, we often compare our kids with their peers or with siblings. Even though we know it’s not correct, directly or indirectly we do compare. When the child grows up, It will definitely reflect in the child’s personality.

My son mostly gets good marks, whenever he gets less mark first question I ask him is ”How many children get full marks?” later when I check his paper I will realize that I missed teaching him something and he got it wrong. Once he asked me ” Mamma When I get full marks why you are not asking me how many children got bad marks?” Since then I stopped comparing him with other kids.
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hi
i’m glad that u liked it. thanks and i hope people will understand and avoid doing it in future.
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Shiv
india, India
the only comparison can be of oneself with oneself
even that may be unfair as the person or the time or both are not the same
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