Salute to corona warriors in our homes

Navpreet Baweja, PRT English, Manav Rachna International School, Mohali

Never say that a woman is a weaker gender when you cannot compete with her emotional strength. In this lockdown phase women are undergoing so much of anxiety as they are worried about the health and well-being of their family, but they are still showing the world around that nothing is wrong. A woman answers the question of her child, “Mom, when will this lockdown be over?” With a smile she says, “Just a few more days and everything will be back to normal, we will go to the park and you will play with your friends.”

Salute to the woman in every house who is battling the negative thoughts in her head, but is showcasing tranquility and positivity on her face. She knows she has to be strong as even a slightest hint of distress on her part will be transferred to the child who is yet not that emotionally strong.

The lockdown has brought everything to a standstill. The sky seems clear, trees look green, air smells fresh and streets look clean, but has it brought to a halt a woman’s daily race, the deadline to complete all chores on time.

At present women are hopping from the role of homemaker to a professional, who needs to meet deadlines. Everyone knows she is a multitasker, she sautés vegetables and simultaneously prepares slides for her presentation to be presented after half an hour.

I would like to urge everyone to be considerate to the present-day woman, appreciate her, acknowledge her efforts for being a conscientious mother, caring wife, a loving daughter and a diligent employee. Support her in these tough times as she is supporting you.