Freedom ?

As time passes many things change, the basics remain the same only people and the circumstances change.  Like food, clothes, education, school, college, games and few other things.

Like rice, dal, veggies is what we still eat only the methods & few extra ingredients added here and there changed.  The clothes: trousers, shirts, shorts, skirts, salwar kameez, saree etc still exist only cuts/slits here and there have changed.  Education: we still learn A-Z, nos, grammer and few more things.  The schools & colleges are same but have added facilities.

Similarly our parents became grandparents, we parents & our children have taken our place.  The present generation is in such a hurry to attain freedom just so they can get their own way without anyone objecting them.  They don't see the responsibilities and  dangers which are awaiting them.

I too wanted to be independent in my 20s, but just financially and go out with friends for movie or outings once in a while which was objected most of the time. Parents don't think it is necessary to explain the strictness, the taboos or the dangers that lurk which is quiet frustrating.  Every-time the no...no was very irritating then.  But today I can understand, why the no...no

Freedom comes at a cost which no one explains.:

First of all one has to be financially independent, be in a position to pay the rent or buy a flat for self.

then learn to cook, at-least the basic :breakfast..... omelet, sandwich, tea/coffee, etc meals... rice, dal, any vegetable, soups etc.  (kids think ah! no problem we can always eat out, but how long can you survive on outside food or can your pockets afford).  If you spend all your money on outside food, shopping new clothes and outings, you will not have any savings, which means no money for major emergency/sickness.

then learn to clean your room, wash clothes, be prepared to clean your own dishes and most of all get disciplined. (as no one is going to set alarms for you, remind you to take your keys,  pick vegetables and other food stuffs, juices etc on your way back).

then the most important thing ensure to have good company of friends for no one's there to stop you from getting in trouble as the law spares no one.

Whenever any teenager talks about freedom I tell them, try being independent at home first, do your own chores etc etc, only then think of moving out.  

It is easier to stay back, let your family help you with your chores and look out for your safety while you enjoy life and step into adulthood, earning livelihood and saving few for a rainy day.

worring about daily chores, financial problems that slowly creep in, health problems due to smoking, drinking or unhealthy food.  The day to day stress slowly takes its toll on you. Being independent you are directly answerable to the law for your actions?  where is the freedom?

A little objection (no... no) is far better than the Freedom which takes its toll as he or she has to live with all the responsibilities when independent. Is it worth it ?

Would you call that freedom?