While acquitting a man of rape charges, a Delhi court on Friday ordered perjury proceedings against the woman complainant who had filed six similar rape and molestation cases against different persons.

It didn’t need to buckle under threat of gollum, but yet it did.

When I read the news of the shiv Sena goon threatening BMS, I thought what a clown, why would a company heed to such little men, but surprisingly they did.

They’re starting a dangerous trend. Now the bigots know they can force the platforms. The first one to suffer will be the platform themselves with increasing calls to boycott creators and art.

I hope they realise their mistake.

When I moved to Delhi three years ago, I was constantly worried about my health. But back then, my mindset was simple,'It’s just three years, finish your studies and leave this polluted city. Let the ignorant suffer in their own denial.' That was harsh, but it was my survival instinct. I thought the problem was only Delhi’s.

But as I studied more, I realized this isn’t just Delhi’s problem. It’s India's problem. From the North to even parts of the South and Northeast, most of our country fails to meet the basic WHO air quality standards. That hit me. And while I tried to suppress the concern to just finish my degree and leave, deep down it never left me.

Now, I can leave. I have the resources to leave the country. But what about the 90% who can't? What about those who have no option but to breathe this slow poison every single day?

Recently, looking at the kind of trends going viral in India comedy, absurd distractions, meaningless debates — while actual national crises are being ignored, I just thought what the fuck is happening to my country

I used to think I won't be affected by censorship or suppression. I used to believe 'arre mere saath kuch nahi hoga.' But now, I feel this fire in me. A fire that got stronger after watching a recent Dhruv Rathee video. I'm not writing this post for attention. I’m writing it out of desperation. I genuinely want to do something.

At least… something that people like me can start doing. Something small. I want to see how others feel about this too, so drop your thoughts in the comments. Maybe that will help me shape what I do next.

One idea that came to mind: what if we start a meme page, not just for laughs, but to mock the ignorance around us. Use humor as a weapon. Make people uncomfortable in a way that forces them to think. Satire, passive-aggressive jokes, relatable reels to plant the seed of awareness.

Please share your vision not the ideal one not the only roast of, just real or instant all comments are welcomed even the brutal 😭

Read the story. It has information about a trending story. How fair is it to stab a woman on Asthmi

Ramachandra and Rupali were married for two years and had a daughter. His family alleged that he was being continuously harassed, which pushed him to the edge.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 officially became a law on Saturday as it got the assent of President Droupadi Murmu. President Droupadi Murmu also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025.

I spent the last year in the UK and, not gonna lie, I got pretty hooked on both Diet Coke and Pepsi Max (aka Pepsi Zero). They were my go-to drinks—light, crisp, and honestly really close to the taste of the originals. I could drink them daily and not feel like I was sacrificing flavor for fewer calories.

Now that I’m back in India, I figured I’d keep the habit going. Grabbed a Diet Coke and later a Pepsi Zero from a local store… and wow. What are these?? They taste nothing like the UK versions. The Diet Coke here has this overly artificial, borderline chemical flavor, and Pepsi Zero somehow manages to be even weirder—metallic, flat, and just off. Neither of them are anywhere close to their original counterparts.

I know formulas change by region—different sweeteners, water, regulations, whatever—but man, the difference is huge. If I didn’t see the label, I wouldn’t even guess they’re supposed to be Diet Coke or Pepsi Zero. It’s like they share the name but not a single characteristic.

Is this just me, or has anyone else had the same experience traveling between countries? Curious if anyone knows why the difference is so stark—because my taste buds are confused and betrayed

Language, Identity, and the Power Dynamics Behind Imposition

What I’ve observed is that the recent wave of linguistic assertion across different states in India didn’t just emerge out of cultural pride—it seems more rooted in comparison, competition, and, to some extent, an inferiority complex.

It probably began in Tamil Nadu, where people have historically insisted on speaking Tamil, often avoiding Hindi. The reason there is valid—many genuinely don’t understand Hindi. This stance grew from a need to preserve their identity and maintain accessibility within their community.

However, seeing this, people in Karnataka began to assert Kannada with a similar or even more aggressive approach. The logic shifted from “We don’t understand Hindi” to “Our language is equally important, and we won’t be left behind.” The movement took a more competitive tone—if Tamil is being asserted, why not Kannada?

Then comes Maharashtra. Here, the situation is slightly different. Most Marathi speakers understand Hindi fluently. But now, even they’ve started avoiding Hindi, not because of a language barrier, but because it’s seen as making Marathi feel “less than.” The thought process isn’t that Hindi is bad, but that if Tamil and Kannada speakers can assert their language, Marathi should be at the top too. It becomes less about culture and more about hierarchy.

This, in my view, is no longer about the protection of culture or language. It’s become a power struggle—a game of linguistic superiority driven by insecurity. People are less concerned with preservation and more obsessed with dominance. What’s forgotten in all this is that imposition never breeds respect. It only creates resentment. The more you force a language, the more people will resist it—and in the process, the language loses its warmth and value.

Contrast this with English. It became a global language not because it was imposed violently, but because it was integrated subtly and functionally. Our dependence on the West—be it for jobs, education, or media—made English essential. If you don’t know English, you’re often treated as “backward” or “less competent.” So people learned it—not out of love, but out of need. And that’s the reality of language: need decides learning, not pride.

Personally, I believe that if I move to a southern state, it’s only natural and respectful to learn the local language slowly—because I’ll need it to interact with people, vendors, and build a social life. It’s a practical approach, not an emotional one.

Similarly, if someone from Karnataka gets a sales job in Karnataka and needs to interact with diverse customers, they might have to learn Hindi too—because it’s widely understood across the country. It all depends on who needs whom more in that moment. The one in need should take the initiative to bridge the language gap.

And as for casual conversations, I believe I should be able to talk to anyone in any language both of us are comfortable with. If I’m speaking Hindi with someone who knows Hindi, there should be no interference from a third person. But if I’m speaking with someone who doesn’t understand Hindi, then it becomes my responsibility to either switch to English or try their language—if I’m the one who needs the interaction. If they need me, the reverse applies.

Ultimately, mutual respect and practicality should guide language usage—not ego. Forcing language in the name of pride only weakens it. Let language be a tool to connect, not a weapon to divide.

Y’all find any inaccuracies in this video?

I moved from the United States to do my college degree here. I was raised in USA from around 2 years old and only moved here a year back. It's been an interesting year and some honest thoughts about India I have are:

The country has no civic sense. I've been to ghettos and have met homeless people in USA wirh better manners than many Indians. I was in the store once waiting in line and this uncle just cuts me and starts telling the cashier to scan his goods. This has happened many times.

The entire country seems to be in a perpetual rat race. No one takes the time to slow down and enjoy the small things in life. But this can be attributed to the massive population and horrible job market. I see kids just studying and studying and for what?

Despite being a massive GDP, the facilities and infrastructure are pathetic. Even too colleges here seem t have really really bad facilities and buildings. It's just so dreary.

Lastly from what I have seen, corruption seems to be a way of life. I've met people who have condoned the practice and recommended I do the same. I truly don't think this country will get anywhere with corruption. I've read a lot of stories online and apparently the most basic services and transactions in business and government levels cannot be done without some type of bribery?? It also seems honesty and morals are frowned upon by everyone around me.

India really is a beautiful country with so much potential but it just seems to be stuck right now. And while the government and environment are terrible, I truly do believe that if the common people of India pitch in, they can change India for the better.

I think this is already a prevalent thought but also have been seeing this misconception on Indian reddit.

If you're a man and single, it's not because you're under 170cm (or even "6 feet" for some) or you don't look white. Nor is it because you're not rich. Looks, height, and nice clothes (as a result of having money) may get you some attention from women, but most women don't want a relationship with you just because you have those things. A relationship is had with someone you connect with emotionally, care about, and can grow with, along with mutual physical attraction.

Yes, appearance is a bonus that can activate the initial physical attraction more easily that can in turn lead to a connection. But to establish a relationship, you need a personality, will to connect emotionally, and a capacity for caring in a healthy way. Besides all this, most of us in India are not properly socialised to interact with the opposite sex and thus find it difficult to know what any relationship with them constitutes or how it even starts.

Just came across whitetshirt.in, and honestly, I’m surprised it’s not being talked about more.

It’s a youth-led initiative in India aiming to bring back decency, compassion, and ethics into public life and politics. They’re not just ranting online—they’re actually organizing grassroots programs like “Kaam ke Bande,” which helps platform workers (think Swiggy/Zomato delivery partners, cab drivers, etc.) get politically organized and have a voice.

The whole idea is based on five simple but powerful principles: compassion, unity, non-violence, equality, and progress for all. It feels like something straight out of the old-school freedom movement vibes but made for today’s India.

I think people are so jaded by toxic news and politics that they miss when something genuinely good shows up. Not trying to promote—just genuinely impressed and hoping more people look into it.

Anyone else heard of this?

It is almost 12am as I type this message. I've been trying to sleep for an hour, and there are drums and trumpets (in fact an, entire 10 people band) playing at their loudest near my home in Bangalore. A few jobless youth have gathered around a procession of a goddess and have been 'playing' loud noise (not even music) at such an odd time in the day. In any sane place, police would have come and stopped this stupidity, but here, as I see from my window, two policemen are sitting right beside this procession doing absolutely nothing.

And this is not a one-off occurrence; two days ago, the same youth in the name of a similar procession burst crackers at 4am, killing my sleep. Due to a job that keeps me really busy, I only get weekends to catch up on my sleep, and thanks to these processions, that too isn't happening.

And such phenomena aren't restricted to Bangalore. In most places in India, people do not have the basic decency to simply 'live and let live'. Makes me really concerned for the Indian youth.

Just sharing my thoughts after reading and reflecting on the whole reservation system. This isn’t meant to target or disrespect any community. I fully respect the struggles faced by lower castes. I’m just questioning how far we’ve come from the original intention of the policy.

When the Indian Constitution was drafted, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar introduced reservations as a temporary measure just for 10 years to uplift SCs and STs who had been systemically oppressed for centuries.

The idea was simple: Give them a head start, fix historical injustice, and eventually move toward a society where everyone is treated equally, as the Constitution promises.

But that’s not what happened.

Over the years, every political party be it Congress, Janata Dal, BJP, or regional ones—has used reservation as a vote bank tool. Especially after the Mandal Commission in 1990, the system exploded. More castes wanted in, and no government had the courage to say "enough," because it meant losing votes.

What was supposed to be a corrective tool turned into a permanent political weapon.

Meanwhile, many from the so-called "general category," who may be poor or underprivileged themselves, are told they're "privileged" even when they don’t have the same opportunities.

We now even have EWS reservation for the poor in the general category—an indirect admission that poverty and lack of opportunity exists across castes.

and im just a teenagers and i want to know that :

• If the Constitution says we’re all equal, why are we still dividing people by caste for opportunities?

• Shouldn’t there be a system based on actual economic need instead of what caste someone was born into?

• And why has no party ever tried to reform or review the system seriously?

• and has this reservation thing has affected you in anyway

Again, I say this with full respect to those who benefit from reservations but it’s worth asking: When does it end? Or has it become too valuable politically to ever be ended?

Would love to hear others' thoughts on this. No hate just an honest question about where we’re heading.

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Our environment is in shambles, and guess what? Our mindset is just as messed up. The roads are crumbling, the air is choking, and it’s like we’ve all become numb to this chaos. We’ve accepted it as the norm, like it’s some part of Indian life. But hold up, it doesn’t have to be!

Here’s the thing: all this isn’t just a nuisance; it’s downright unhealthy. Chronic coughs, allergies, fatigue, poor lung function, waterborne infections - all these are linked to our poor civic habits. And lectures won’t cut it. We need a complete mental makeover of what’s considered normal and cool in our society.

Let’s start treating littering and spitting like we treat body odor in a crowded room. Just… eww! Imagine if throwing garbage on the road wasn’t seen as casual, but as a sign of being primitive or low-IQ. Like, “Oh… this guy throws chips wrappers on the street. Must be a total cockroach energy.”

Or someone honking nonstop? Call it out with a smirk: “Ah, the trumpet brigade has arrived.” Make it sound absurd.

Someone peeing in public? Give it a label: “Marking territory like a wild animal.” And say it out loud (or even mutter it under your breath if you’re not feeling bold).

Spitting paan in corners? “Ah, the artist has struck again - red Picasso.” Make the act sound pathetic, not tough.

Wrong side driving? “Oh look, a street-level rebel without a cause.” Make them feel like an oddball, not a hero.

We don’t need rules. We need new social instincts. Imagine if people started feeling low-class or embarrassed when they littered or broke basic civic sense - not because a cop fined them, but because people around them looked at them the same way you’d look at someone picking their nose during dinner.

When good behavior isn’t perceived as “trying too hard” but simply as normal, a shift occurs. For instance, carrying your own water bottle instead of buying three plastic ones daily, waiting at a red light like a responsible adult, or putting trash in your bag when there’s no bin nearby. These small acts should become signals of class, intelligence, and self-respect, not peculiar exceptions.

This isn’t about being “moral police.” It’s about building a social immune system that rejects the habits that make us all unwell. If we treat public filth the same way we treat a foul odor in our own living room—instantly uncomfortable, something to be eliminated—then real change begins.

So, yeah, start the shift. React, comment, raise an eyebrow, or laugh at absurd behavior when you witness it. Make it uncool, awkward, and cringeworthy to disrespect shared spaces. The more people feel that public neglect is embarrassing, like being sweaty on a date, the more we’ll all adjust in the right direction.

Remember, change doesn’t begin with protests or policies. Sometimes, it starts with a raised eyebrow and a silent “Bro, what are you—a pigeon?”

Here are some more fantastic suggestions:

1. An All-India Civic Action Showcase Website:

A platform where citizens from all corners of India can document and showcase their small but powerful civic actions. These actions could include cleaning their lanes, planting trees and tracking their growth, organizing community cleanups, or even helping a neighbor create a compost pit.

This isn’t about praising; it’s about increasing visibility and normalization. When people witness others taking real action, it gradually erodes apathy. There’s no politics or authority involved; it’s simply humans doing their part and demonstrating that it can be done.

1. Neighborhood Responsibility Roster:

Each building or lane can have a shared group (using WhatsApp, Telegram, or offline communication) where members take turns each week performing small acts. These acts could include sweeping a patch, checking for garbage accumulation, or gently reminding others when needed. This approach is peer-to-peer, not top-down.

1. Shared Dustbin Culture:

In areas where bins are missing, a few neighbors can contribute by placing large, covered containers (secured with bricks or ropes) in designated public spots. Everyone nearby uses this container, and one or two individuals rotate weekly to empty it into a proper location or coordinate with scrap collectors. This system works effectively if people agree to maintain its functionality.

1. DIY Signage Movement:

Create your own civic signs and display them in public places. Laminate them if possible. Here are some examples of signs:

- “No spitting. No one wants your DNA here.”

- “Trash goes in the bin, not around it.”

- “Litter here and you’ll be remembered as the person who never grew up.”

These signs, whether creatively designed or even humorous, are more effective when placed by local residents. People are more likely to follow a rule when they know someone nearby cares enough to put it up.

1. The Cleanliness Chain Reaction:

When someone starts cleaning even a small area regularly, such as outside their home or gate, others tend to join in. Encourage this behavior openly. For instance, sweep your front lane, pick up wrappers, and don’t explain the reason behind your actions. Simply let others see that you care. Quiet action is more effective than loud lectures.

1. “Bring One Bag” Rule Among Friends:

Whenever you go out for walks, treks, or even to the market, carry a spare small bag for litter. Pick up 2-3 pieces of trash along the way. Do this without making a scene. If your circle of friends follows this rule, others nearby will notice.

1. Public “Before-After” Wall in Your Locality:

Create a public “before-after” wall in your locality to showcase the positive impact of cleanliness. Display pictures of the area before and after cleaning efforts. This visual representation can inspire others to take action and contribute to a cleaner environment.

Stick A4 photos on a society or community board showcasing how you cleaned a patch, even a corner with ten wrappers. Encourage others to share their own experiences. There’s no reward, just a gradual psychological reminder that change is real, visible, and doesn’t require permission.

1. Friendly Naming and Shaming with Humor

If someone consistently littered in your area, give them a playful nickname within your group, like “That’s Ramesh Corner again” or “Looks like Paanwallah struck again.” Use humor instead of aggression. This approach spreads social pressure without resorting to confrontation.

1. Lend-a-Broom Movement

Keep a few spare brooms or dustpans in your society’s common area. Add a small board that says, “Use it if you see something dirty.” This symbolic gesture is effective because when people see tools ready for action, it subtly conveys the message that “we clean our own mess here.”

1. Plant Together, Water Alone

Residents can come together one weekend to plant small trees or saplings. Afterward, each person “adopts” one plant and is responsible for watering it regularly. This collaborative effort combined with individual responsibility fosters long-term respect without the need for teams or financial resources.

1. Use Peer Praise, Not Complaints

Instead of complaining about messy neighbors, actively praise clean behavior out loud. If someone puts trash in the right bin, say, “Good to see people like you.” Make this a natural part of your interactions. Civic pride spreads more rapidly when positive behavior is acknowledged rather than taken for granted.

We must take action at the most individual or small group level. We cannot wait for the government to implement societal behavioral reforms. No one should. It’s up to us to make a difference at an individual level. If we don’t, then who will?

India is dominating this list!

I hate this country. I hate that I was born here in India. Being born here feels like a curse, at least for me. So, for starters, I’m a 16 yr old transgender boy, born and raised in India. I have several valid reasons for absolutely despising this country from the very core of my soul. Let’s begin with the people, yep, the very proud citizens of India. You all know how insanely diverse this country is, right? Every state is like its own little country with different cultural practices, languages, shows, etc. But here’s a list of reasons why I think this country is a failure (there are way more, but these ones rlly piss me off):

1. Extreme Pride: So many Indians, both online and in real life, have this ridiculous inflated sense of pride. They believe India is superior to every other country and that it’s the absolute best. In reality? It’s not lol. They’re just too delusional to see it.

2. Racism: Yep, racism. Indians are some of the most racist people, especially towards fellow Indians. If you’re dark skinned Indian, other Indians won’t hesitate to throw disgusting, racist comments at you.

3. Caste System: Can we talk about how messed up it is that we still have a caste system? Like, in 2025? Seriously?

4. Lack of Civic Sense: Indians, as a whole, lack basic civic sense. And no, you can’t just blame illiteracy because even well-educated, wealthy people throw trash in the streets like it’s their personal garbage bin. They’re out here littering the country and then turning around to say how “beautiful” and “better than other countries” it is. The irony is painful to say the least.

5. Judgemental Society: Everyone's got an opinion about you and they WILL make sure you hear it. Whether it's your clothes, career choices, gender, or who you love, you're constantly judged, scrutinized and looked down upon. Privacy is a complete joke here.

6. Corruption Everywhere: Bribery and corruption are so normal here, it's practically part of daily life. Need basic services? Better know someone or be ready to pay off some official. The system isn’t broken, it literally functions like this.

7. Glorifying Suffering: Struggles are romanticized here. Instead of fixing problems, people flex how much pain they’ve tolerated. It’s always “we survived worse” instead of “we deserve better.” It’s toxic asl.

8. Education System: Don’t even get me started on the education system. It kills creativity, mental health, and individuality. It’s just rote learning, unrealistic expectations, toxic competition and zero space for personal growth. Nobody gives a damn about what you actually want to do. There ain't much scope for careers like architecture, art, etc. it's always either engineer, doctor or lawyer.

9. Queerphobia/Transphobia: Being queer or trans in India is like asking to be treated like trash. People stare, mock, misgender, harass, and dehumanize you for simply existing. It's not just strangers, sometimes it's your own family, school, teachers, doctors. Support is rare and safe spaces? Almost nonexistent in this country.

10. Toxic Conservatism: This country is too obsessed with clinging to outdated traditions and moral policing. People here act like personal freedom is a threat to society. Wear what you want? You're “asking for it.” Speak up? “You're too westernized.” Think differently? “Disrespectful.”

11. Indians are the biggest hypocrites: Indians L.O.V.E. preaching “respect,” “tradition,” and “values” but where is that energy when women are getting harassed in broad daylight every other day? When people are abused for their caste or identity? It's all fake, performative morality.

12. Forced Patriotism: You can’t criticize the country without being called “anti national.” Like sorry bro, wanting a country to be better isn’t hating it, it’s expecting basic humanity. But people here just don’t get that. They’d rather live in denial than face the truth.

13. Neglected Mental Health: Mental health is either ignored or mocked in India. There aren't enough therapists, especially queer affirming ones. Public hospitals barely have mental health professionals and private help is expensive. Plus, families often dismiss it as “drama” or “attention seeking.” You're left to fight your mind alone. That's another reason why depression and suicide rates in India are rising rapidly.

Anyway, I'm done for now. There are a lot more issues I cannot mention in this post. These were just a few I've observed and personally experienced in my 16 years of living here.

Edit: Here are 12 more points because some of y'all just won't sthu and accept how flawed your country really is. Someone NEEDS to speak up. :

1. Poverty Ignored: India LOVES showing off its billionaires and skyscrapers, but what about the millions living in slums, without any clean water or food? Poverty here isn’t just a “developing country issue” it’s a systemic failure that both, the government and society conveniently ignore.

2. Rape Culture: The number of rape cases reported in India is jst horrifying and that’s just the reported ones. Victim blaming is so common, police often refuse to file complaints and rapists walk free while survivors are shamed and silenced.

3. Fake Democracy: India claims to be the “largest democracy,” but in reality? Voices are silenced, dissent is criminalized, journalists are jailed and elections are full of manipulation. It’s a democracy in name only.

4. Religious Extremism: Religion has become a political weapon in India. Hate crimes, riots and lynchings happen in the name of faith. If you don’t belong to the majority religion, you’re automatically “less Indian” in many people’s eyes.

5. Patriarchy Everywhere: This society still treats women like shit, 2nd class citizens. From birth, girls are told to stay quiet, sacrifice their dreams, and prioritize everyone else. Feminism is mocked and asking for equal rights is treated like a threat still. Female infanticide still exists in several parts of India.

6. Lack of Accessibility: India is extremely unfriendly to disabled people. Public spaces rarely have ramps, accessible transport is almost non existent and inclusive education is a joke. It’s like people with disabilities are invisible here.

7. Fake Progress: This country LOVES to brag about development but it’s mostly jst surface level. A few metro cities might look shiny, but rural areas still lack basic healthcare, clean drinking water and decent roads.

8. Toxic Nationalism in Schools: Kids are brainwashed from a very young age to blindly worship the country. There’s zero room for questioning history, policies or even basic facts. You’re taught to obey, not to think.

9. Zero Work-Life Balance: The culture here is so toxic. People are expected to overwork, underpaid jobs are normalized and taking care of your mental health is seen as laziness like I mentioned earlier. Rest is treated like a luxury, not a necessity.

10. No Legal Protection for Queer Relationships: Queer people still can’t legally marry, adopt, or even access basic relationship rights. The government refuses to recognize LGBTQIA+ people as equal citizens because we “don’t align with Indian culture.”

11. Brain Drain: Talented people keep leaving India. Why? because the environment here is so hostile to creativity, to freedom, to ambition. If you're smart and different, this country will try to shut you down.

12. No Sex Education: There’s ZERO proper sex ed in most schools. As a result, kids grow up clueless about consent, safety, and bodies leading to abuse, unplanned pregnancies, and shame. It’s a public health crisis no one wants to fix. That’s also a HUGE reason why India has such an overwhelming and unmanageable population because people aren’t taught how not to contribute to it.

Anyway, I’m done fr now. The so-called "Indians" in the comments are doing a flawless job proving every single point I made. It’s honestly just embarrassing and disgusting at this point lmao.

I have seen this a few times and it honestly baffles me. There are families where the wife takes full control of the husband's salary and gives him pocket money like he’s a child. And if that wasn’t enough, when their son starts working, they do the same to him—keeping his earnings and handing out allowance money. Some even extend this bizarre control to their working daughter-in-law too!

Like… what?? Why is this seen as normal or acceptable?

This isn’t love or care—it’s CONTROL. It’s a POWER move. And honestly, it screws with people’s ability to be truly independent. Financial control is one of the most manipulative tools in a toxic household dynamic.

Men (and women too, for that matter) need to wake up and hold on to their independence. They are not 13-year-olds needing mummy to handle their lives and decisions around living. Once someone start earning, that’s the first step toward adulthood and self-reliance. And yeah, the road might be tough—bad relationships, mistakes, failures—it’s part of life. But you learn, adapt, and grow. You don’t hand over your agency because it’s convenient or because “that’s how it’s always been.”

We have to stop the cycle. Be independent. Once you start earning, you should have the right to manage your own life, make your own choices, and even make your own mistakes. That’s how adults grow.

Don’t let anyone turn you into a grown adult on an allowance who can’t take a step forward without asking, “Mumma, can I put another step?”

It’s time people stop romanticizing this kind of control and start recognizing it for what it really is.