I caught yesterday night’s episode of Nalai Namathe on Astro Vaanavil at 9pm. The focus was on illiteracy. Two children (early teens) were interviewed. Both not going to school for various reasons, but mainly due to parents forcing them not to go to school. The elder girl is learning about make-up from her mother. Both said they are interested to study.
\nTwo guests were invited – YB Komala and an Assoc Prof from UM. They talked about the problem, current situation and so on.
\nHowever what caught my eye was, when Ms Sivagami (one of the host) asked the audience if anyone can come forward and help these kids – either adopt them, or fund their education, or do something to help them, no one replied. Majority of the audience were females well above their 20s. Why no one can\/willing help?
\npossible reasons – being ladies, they don’t want to offend their husbands by taking unilateral decision – the audience themselves are not financially stable yet – scared to take the risk – lack of self confidence – just talk, but no action – they are shy and will volunteer their help once the show ended.
\nI hope the reason was the last one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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