Indian parent vs Western Parent
Scene 1 at the park Indian mom to child of 6 years: Go and play. I will come back in one hour's time to pick you up. Child goes to play. Mom returns... searches... irritated... finds child Mom: You crack pot (loosu in tamil), you nutcase (saavucracki in tamil) it took me so long to find you. I told you.. (hits on his head). Child- mom you did not tell me where you will wait. And I do not have a watch. Mom- you nut case. come home. I will give you more..... Child in turn to his older sister who is now taunting him- you crack pot of a sister.... (eyes roll) Scene 2 Western alias American/European (foreigner) Parent Mom: Sweetie the time is 5 now. Check your watch. Ya good. I shall pick you up at 6 ok. Come right here to this statue. After an hour mom returns. Child is waiting at the designated place Mom: Hey, did you have a good time? Hope you were ok while I was away. Child and mom go away discussing stuff in a friendly manner. So what went wrong in Scene 1 ? Basic