What they don’t tell you about parents is that the clock is always ticking, says Charles AssisicolumnsUpdated: Nov 20, 2020, 19:06 ISTNow that I’m in my 40s and have the benefit of hindsight, I can say with sureness that my parents were fundamentally peaceful people who let me be. There were also friends to hang out with, parties to go to, and other pleasures of life with which to engage. I thought a little distance would help me craft the life I wanted without causing concern or consternation. So many have been compelled to move back with their parents after being laid off or suffering pay cuts. I would have given anything for more time, but what I really wanted was to turn back the clock.

Source: Hindustan Times November 20, 2020 13:39 UTC