Anti gangrape protests are going on across the city and I am not immune to them, of course. As a mother of an 11-year old girl, I really can't be. We did our bit by joining the protests last week.
My problem is explaining to my daughter what is happening in the city. She knows something bad has happened to one girl and some men have harmed her. Rest is not clear. She asked me once and I tried explaining as best as I could but finally gave up. At her age I don't think I was aware of the existence of the word `rape' but she is. I wish there was a better world she inhabited than what is being passed on to her. Delhi It is now no city for girls and I would be happy if she immigrates or decides to study abroad.
My problem is explaining to my daughter what is happening in the city. She knows something bad has happened to one girl and some men have harmed her. Rest is not clear. She asked me once and I tried explaining as best as I could but finally gave up. At her age I don't think I was aware of the existence of the word `rape' but she is. I wish there was a better world she inhabited than what is being passed on to her. Delhi It is now no city for girls and I would be happy if she immigrates or decides to study abroad.
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