Born into this...

We live in modern times, we live modern lives or we still in the process of modernizing our life.

Everyday we try to rid ourselves of those social evils and setbacks that make us seem illiterate or dysfunctional.We try to be part of a system that is humane yet forward with changing times.

 But then there are still those, who claim to lead "modern", "forward" lives but are in dire need of reality check.

Let me explain this through an example: This family I've known for almost all my life now; the kids I've grown with and and share a familial-like relationship with. In many ways we are similar but in many ways different as well.
Imagine being born into a modern day family, that doesn't believe in basic education, where the girl child doesn't hold the same stature as the boy and so is treated like a slave(considering they are a well to do family),where beauty is given more importance than brains. 

I pity the girl,; who also happens to be a good friend. She's gorgeous, tall, smart and does have an commendable talent for art design. But all that beauty and talent is a shameful sorry waste, for she didn't get the education she deserved or the exposure she needed to develop her talent.

All the promise people saw in her during her developing stage is now just a big blank.....

Now all you can see her do is, sit at home, do household chores(even with the household help) and babysit her nieces and nephews when they're on Holiday from abroad.Even the house help gets to go to school and complete her education. The boy is a jobless philanderer, who had a chance to complete his education but decided to follow the family trail of illiteracy. Now he is just a mindless junkie who dresses like a king and acts all high and mighty but in reality is an empty seed.

There we see the differentiation made, the girl smart and willing to learn, but isn't allowed to; and the boy who's showered with chances to learn but prefers an easy handed 'junkie' life instead. He will marry one day, and his parents would prefer a smart, EDUCATED, WEALTHY match for a wife. She will marry one day and the parents would prefer a  not-necessarily educated but WEALTHY N.R.I for a match, who should more importantly share the same ideals as them( so the saga continues for generations to come).

The family is a family of hypocrites. They are the first to point fingers at others dirty laundry but fail to look into their own.Revolution is needed, mindsets needs to be changed. Life needs to be made worthwhile.

Given a choice I don't think any of us who want to be born into this...