Desi Parents Avoid Hugs and Kisses, but Not This!

If you belong to a Desi home, you know how it goes. Certain rules and regulations must be followed to the last letter, even by your parents who have their own set of rules. However, unlike in some other households, one thing that may be missing is open displays of affection between a couple.

Desi parents can be skeptical about showing their love in front of their kids. Expressions of love might be seen as foreign concepts that could potentially spoil their children. Paradoxically, when it comes to arguments, they don’t think twice before engaging in heated exchanges in front of their kids.

A recent viral tweet has brought attention to this serious issue in Desi parenting. These fights are not merely harmless disagreements; they can leave deep emotional scars on the growing child’s mind. Witnessing such conflicts and domestic violence might lead children to perceive these behaviors as normal, creating a harmful domino effect. Consequently, the child may carry these mental scars into their future relationships, repeating the cycle.

Indian culture has always emphasized spreading love and showing affection. However, when it comes to physical expressions of love, such as hugging or kissing, many people have rejected these practices.

The topic of expressing love and affection has sparked several discussions on Twitter. Some users argue that parents do so much for their children that a couple of arguments will not significantly impact their perspective. On the other hand, others shared their traumatic experiences regarding the fights they have witnessed in their lives.