Parents and girls live in perpetual fear

Updated on: Thursday, June 30, 2011

The increasing number of molestation cases even in school and college campuses is creating a fear psychosis in the minds of both parents and girl students, who seek strong measures to curb the crime.

"These cases often make us feel uncomfortable to talk to new people in our institute. While entering into a new world, there is always a fear about it at the back of my mind. And because of the increase in molestation cases, we tend to judge every person wrong," feels Tina Sharma, who has just passed out from a city school.
Parents of girls, too, feel the same. Sneha Malhotra, mother of a young girl says, "As soon as my daughter leaves home, I cannot think of anything except for her well-being."

Like Sneha, there are many more parents who are going through the fear psychosis. "This is just because everyday new cases are reported and the fear strikes deep into our mind. It's all psychological and we cannot sit patiently till our children are back to home safely," Sneha added.

Expressing the same view, another mother says, "Molestation cases are not just a college girl's problem. It leads to insecurity for parents and tantalizes anyone whose loved ones become a victim. Tucking this issue under the carpet is not a solution. A civilized society cannot afford to ignore such an issue. Molestation cases deserve to be tackled actively. Teachers or lecturers who are found guilty of the crime should be sent to jail."

Kamna Singh, a college passed-out suggests, "Students in colleges must specifically be counselled. Debates on this issue must be organized in colleges, TV shows, etc., with responsible moderators – who would listen and reason an argument instead of sounding biased.

Every parent should talk to her daughter about this. Cinema is a powerful medium to showcase this issue".

Arcahna Sharma a psychology teacher says, "There are several cases not reported by students just because of guilt and fear for their image in society. Children suffer silently and needlessly because of lack of open communication with their parents. And this can lead to both short term and long term harm in children, including psychological problemss. In later years, it may develop into depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, and sometimes it can even lead to suicides."

Times of India

Parents and girls live in perpetual fear

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