Answer» - 21st Century mother: There’s no question. Your life was certainly better, Rukmini.
- 19th Century mother: Better, Reena? You mean, bending over the old wood stove and the grinding stone was better?
- 21st Century mother: That may have been difficult, Rukmini, but otherwise your life was peaceful. You only had to look after the home and family. While today, we …
- 19th Century mother: ‘Only look after home and family’? That was a full-time job! There were no short cuts like takeaways and readymade stuff! And what about freedom? The freedom you have!
- 21st Century mother: Freedom with chains! I have to work hard both at home and in the office. I have to be a ‘supermom’ and ‘super boss’! Do you know how terrible it is? (Students can continue the dialogue in this manner.)
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