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The saying, "Spare the
rod and spoil the child" has become a thing of the past, as
Indian parents from all strata compete in pampering their
children, to turn them into super achievers. These children –
rich or otherwise – don’t end up being ‘spoilt brats’
any more, writes Vimla Patil
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| Parents of sportspersons like M.S. Dhoni have given their children every opportunity to excel in their chosen sport |
Ayaan and Amaan Ali Bangash, sons of sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan,
are bringing laurels to India |
Young and ambitious stars like Deepika Padukone have pushed established stars sideways and occupied the ‘superstar’ position in Bollywood |
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When
Karan
Johar’s film Dostana made "Ma da ladla
bigad gaya" into a cult song, parents all over
India laughed merrily. Not only was the film funny, but
the song also highlighted the fact that ‘spoilt brats’
are successful, cute, parent-loving people. Other films,
too, have highlighted spoilt brats or wastrels and their
success in life – e.g. Wake Up Sid and umpteen
more. This is a reflection of the fast-changing Indian
society in which innumerable young super-achievers are
proving that a privileged upbringing is a blessing, not a
stumbling block to success.
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