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Dare you be Happy My Child?

The world comes at the doorstep of India in search of happiness and satisfaction. When I see many foreigners roaming on the streets of Rishikesh & Haridwar, I wonder what we have to offer; when we Indians don’t have much to offer to our own kids. A recent study by HSBC ‘ Value of Education-Learning for Life’ reveals that more than half of the Indian parents want their children to be successful in their job rather than being happy, healthy or fulfilling their potential. The world is seeking Happiness, health and enough money to lead a comfortable life whereas we Indians just want to be successful at work. Can we term success equivalent to Happiness at life? I may be a continuous sales target achiever or revenue grosser for my organization but it does not guarantee time for family, a hobby or for lifelong learning. We do not care that we give back to society but we expect a revolution in life. Parents in Countries like Malaysia and Indonesia expect their wards to be the c