Advice to My Son...

  •   Sun, Feb 06 2011
  •   by Loyan Aston D’Souza

Feb 7, 2011

I sit and dream of my future. I’ve colourful dreams which will come true one day. Sometimes I think of my childhood, when I was so happy and secure in the company of my parents. As I grew up I began to understand the world better.

Today I’ve reached the most significant stage of my life. People say this age is the golden age of life. I am a youth now. There are many responsibilities on my shoulders. I’ve enjoyed my life as a son, as a student and as a youth.

As I think of the future the picture comes to my mind where one day I will be a father and my son will reach this stage and enjoy his life too. I think of his life and I want to advice him so that he will be a good son.

I would advice him thus:

My dear son, I still remember the day when you stepped into this world. The soft touch of your hand made me so happy. When you began to walk you held my finger and learnt to walk. Your cry sounded like laughter to me. Your innocent play and mischief made me forget the world. I enjoyed your soft legs climbing over my tummy. Those happy jumps on my lap dragged me to a world of fantasy.

Days will not remain the same dear son. You will start to grow up and you will start developing friendships; do not join hands with those who lead you towards bad company. Remember, I’m here and I will be your best friend. Do not feel diffident or scared to say that you are falling in love. I will be next to you guiding you on your way.

When I grow old, you will be doing well in life. My request is that wherever you are, whatever you are, do not forget this best friend. Though I’m old, hold my hand and give me the memory of those days when you were a kid and I was holding your hand and helping you walk. Give me a little care and love and to my wife. Do not make your parents your foot dust. When I go away from this world kiss on my forehead and send me so that I will leave behind all the good memories to you.
by Loyan Aston D’Souza
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Comment on this article

  • Max, Ferar/Adelaide

    Sat, Dec 07 2013

    Good one Loyan...keep writing.

  • monica dantis, Kinnigoli, Oman

    Sun, Feb 13 2011

    Very nice and touchy article.

    All the best to the writer.

  • Lloyd D'souza, Dubai/Surathkal

    Mon, Feb 14 2011

    Short & Heart touching Article. I Love my Dad,and I Thank GOD always forever for my wonderful Parents GOD has given me...........Thank You GOD.

    Good article Loyan D'souza.

  • krystle vas, bejai

    Fri, Feb 11 2011

    Very nice article. Good Luck & keep writing more my frind...

  • Ron, karnataka

    Wed, Feb 09 2011

    There is nothing wrong in what the son has said. If the parents are not selfish, let them listen to their son while all are living. If the parents had the urge to beget children, it is their obligation & duty to bring up children lovingly as well according to their means, & I don't see the writer has done anything extrodinory. All this is just some silly emotions.

  • Clara Lewis, Kemmannu/Dubai

    Wed, Feb 09 2011

    Nice article, in my opinion we the parents should not expect anything in return from them. It would be no lesser than selfishness if we do all the needful to bring up our children with the expectation that they would be our future help and support. It is our duty to bring them up. So why to expect and break our heart.

  • Dinkar, Naikinkatte / US

    Wed, Feb 09 2011

    such a true statement... As the saying goes, "as you sow, so you reap"....

  • THERESA LOBO, PEJAR -SHARJAH

    Wed, Feb 09 2011

    Very nice short and sweet article really touched my heart. I feel, as a parent, we have to do our best and love our children as much as we can. We should not expect in return the same from them. It is up to them to do their duty. No one knows what God's plans are for each and every one. Good life and good death in his hand....!!

    Loyan - u are writing good articles.... God bless u!!!!!

  • RAISA D'SOUZA , MANGALORE

    Tue, Feb 08 2011

    IF PARENTS DON'T ADVICE WHO ELSE WILL??? STRANGERS WONT BOTHER.. GOOD JOB LOYAN....ALL PARENTS MUST ADVICE THEIR KIDS..YOUR PARENTS HAVE TAUGHT YOU IM SURE YOU WILL TEACH YOUR KIDS TOO...NICE PIECE OF WORK.

  • RAISA D'SOUZA , MANGALORE

    Tue, Feb 08 2011

    WOW...AWESOME IMAGINATION. GOOD THINKING,AND ABSOLUTELY APPLICABLE TO THE CHILDREN OF TODAYS GENERATION. YEAH WHEN PARENTS DO SO MUCH FOR THEIR KIDS ITS THEIR RIGHT TO EXPECT SOMETHING IN RETURN...THEY LONG FOR SAME AMOUNT OF LOVE AND CARE ESPECIALLY IN THEIR LATE YEARS..NOTHING WRONG IN THAT . LOYAN KEEP WRITING , YOU ARE VERY CREATIVE AND YOU HAVE BEEN GIFTED WITH THIS TALENT. SURELY YOU WILL BE A GREAT PARENT...GOOD LUCK.

  • Julie, Mundkur / Doha

    Tue, Feb 08 2011

    Very nice article. Especially the last para is emotional. Good Luck & keep writing more.

  • Agnello, Mangalore/Muscat

    Tue, Feb 08 2011

    Beautiful words. Selfish motives.
    As a parent we should do our best for our children without expectation.

  • John Leslie D'souza, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 07 2011

    Short and sweet, nice One. I liked it specialy the last paragraph. Sure I'll follow your article. Thank You Loyan, keep writing.. Waiting for many more articles.

  • Felix F., India/Ksa

    Mon, Feb 07 2011

    In my opinion we should never allow emotions to control our lives.

    It is ok, to wish well for our children, but to ask them to do, what our emotions command us, is totally absurd.

    If at all we hold our kids hands and walk, is not to please the kid, but to please our emotions.

    In the present era, it is good to be emotion free, from expecting anything from the children.

    A known family of mine, who had worked several years in Saudi, upon retirement got a huge chunck of money from the company, wrote to their son, whom they had sent to the states to study,

    " Son we are going back to India, and we have respectable amount of money, so please come to India, and be with us in our old age, let us invest the money in India."

    The son wrote back saying, Mom what life can I have by coming to India, instead, You transfer the money for me, to the States."

  • Rajeeth Shetty Badur, Kadri/Doha

    Mon, Feb 07 2011

    How true it is. looks like a Deja Vu phenomenon. Reminds me of Dr B Thimmappa Shetty my father.
    I am based in Qatar,everything I owe it to him. He looks after my mother,who stays in mangalore. Hes a senior citizen still practising medicine,doesnt own a car,goes by bus to moodbidre daily(No sundays) to see his patients and goes to central ,market ,mangalore buys the groceries and things for home.he comes home early now as he has to have his lunch and then spends his evening with his friends and family.
    His advice was keep studying as long as you can, I will support you as long as I can. Even now he is the one who calls his useless son by phone. i hope god listens to me and keeps my father healthy,so that he can guide me further too.

  • Ronald, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 07 2011

    Good one. The last para for me "When I grow old, i wish you will be doing well in life. My request to lord our God is that Oh lord now i feel i have completed all my responsibilities. now please do remember me so that i can be in your kingdom."

  • Ranjith, Mlore, KSA

    Mon, Feb 07 2011

    Beautiful Article.

  • Nelson, Udupi / Kuwait

    Mon, Feb 07 2011

    Dear Friend,

    Its realy nice article but whenever i read such article i feel how much love parents expect from thier children but please remember, have you given same type of treat / love to your parents when they are really wanted from you in thier old age? if yes then sure u will get good treat from your children or God when required.

  • Harold Dsouza, Belman, Qatar

    Mon, Feb 07 2011

    short & sweet as always my father used to say.! nice on but i think might have narrated further...i don't know about Loyan...may be he's raising..good luck.


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