Indian mothers are the best and here’s why
Indian mothers and their habits
Mothers worldwide are the same, they love their children endlessly and often do not expect anything in return. But Indian mothers are a step over them, they are over-protective, love you to the bits and often see no wrong in their child’s behaviour. Here are 13 things Indian mothers ace at doing:
Over feeding you even when you are full: Indian mothers get offended if you say you feel full after one serving, after all she put in her efforts and huge amounts of ghee to make sure you are well fed!
Calling you thin even when you ar e a XXL: An Indian mother can never see her son (or daughter) as fat. You belong to the Khate-pita (well-fed) house but to her you will always look a little malnourished.
Bragging about your ‘special’ talent: From your dance lessons to that A grade in school, Indian mothers love to tell others how special and gifted her kids are. Whether you feel special or not she will make sure people think and know what a perfect and talented child she has, yes, there is some bragging but importantly there is a sense of pride she feels for you.
Waiting round the clock for you to come home: Calling home and saying you are out for a night out is easy. Seeing your mother up and waiting at 2 am is not. Most Indian mothers lose half their sleep when we call and say don’t wait up we will be late. PS She will ignore if you are a bit drunk but if you come home dead drunk be ready for point.
Making you drink a tall glass of malaiwala (full cream) milk: An Indian mothers happiness equals to the amount of full cream milk, butter or ghee her children have consumed. It gives her innate satisfaction. Lord forbid the fights when you go on a diet!
Fighting with everyone for you (teachers included): Scared your mom will scold you for starting a fight with your friends? Nopes, no need to worry an Indian mother never ever scolds her children in front of others. Be ready for the beating of your life post this (see point 11) but in public view her child can do no wrong, ever.
Praying and fasting for you good health: Only in India do mothers go through grueling fasts and insane amount of praying to make sure you become successful in life and are free from all evils, ill health.
Becoming modern and overcoming traditions for you: Often mothers face this dilemma of keeping up with the traditions of the family and doing what you will prefer. And mostly she will support you and listen to her family’s brick brats to keep you happy.
Learning pasta even though she prefers you to have paranthe: As we grow up we crave for an international cuisine at our house, she will gladly learn pastas and pizzas for you over her nutritious paranthas and dal, to make you happy.
Badam, Dahi chini, kitchdi (and numerous rituals) before you head for an exam: Anything auspicious? Be ready to be fed a variety of luck enhancing food by your mother. And believe me early morning curd and sugar is not a great idea.
Mummy ki massage: All Indian mothers love to give their kids a champi (head massage) till the time oil starts dripping from our heads. They believe it makes us intelligent. PS I believe it is one reason fro the inflation of oil prices.
Scolding and hitting you like there is no tomorrow: We all have faced our mothers wrath at some point of our lives and if you are an Indian you can relate to the constant scolding at times accompanied by a few slaps too. In fact, I believe those slaps reformed us (much like criminals) and did scare us from doing any wrongs.
Loving you infinitely: Because no one can love you as selflessly as an Indian mother!
