All for one and one for all

This is regarding the article “All for one and one for all” by Iqra Nawaz (YW, April 7). The writer beautifully presented her views. What they are going to become is the most common question put to children and their reply is either what is in their heart or what their parents want them to be.

I think, the later is not right. I agree that parents also have their dreams and they want their children to be successful with balanced personalities, but imposing their interests and dreams on kids is just not right. Also, as a result, the children will never know how to take decisions in life.

Selecting a field to study is truly a difficult process, but unfortunately or fortunately, we all have to go through it and all it requires are suggestions and guidance from our elders. The world offers hundreds of career options and we just need to come out of our shells and explore more options.

Kashaf Khurram,

Multan

It’s never too late

This is with reference to the story “It’s never too late” by Samiyah Irfan (YW, March 17). The story depicts the present condition of our society.

Our parents sacrifice their comforts to give us a better life. Today, we are so busy that we have forgotten the importance of our parents or grandparents in our life. We spend most of our time surfing on the internet instead of spending it with our aging parents/grandparents.

I think it’s never too late to bring changes in our attitude and behaviour towards our elders.

Sadia Noor,

Shikarpur

Facing challenges

This is regarding the story “Facing challenges” by Rameen Abid (YW, March 24). This story made a great impression on me.

When delivering a speech, one should pretend that no one is present in front and they are all alone in the hall. I tried this strategy on myself and it really worked. I want to suggest to all the readers to not let their fears and shyness come over them, and they are sure to achieve success in every field.

Waqar Hussain Khaskheli,

Hala

An interview with a housefly

This is with reference to the cover story “An interview with a housefly” by Gulrukh Tausif (YW, April 14).

It was an interesting article that not only entertained but also opened our eyes towards how careless we are when it comes to cleanliness and hygiene. We should keep in mind that these nasty little bugs, which we give no attention to, spread most of the diseases. We should not dump leftover food in the open and use covered dustbins.

Shifa Naz,

Karachi

Published in Dawn, Young World, May 5th, 2018