Yesterday, my neighbor, a 7yr old boy, Sonu, suddenly went missing. He went to play in the garden after his school at 6.30pm. His mother called him out, from their gallery from where the garden is clearly visible, at 7.30pm, when Aunty noticed that it was dark outside and almost no one was there. His elder sis went down to bring him back when she didn't found any response from him after the calls.
After few minutes there was knock on the door, Aunty and the girl both looked worried and said that they were unable to find Sonu in the society. We all were shocked and worried at the same time. Looking at current environment, all sort of different worrisome thoughts were creeping in everyone's mind. Soon my brothers went to search him and knocked at all the doors of the three wings but the answer was NO. I stayed back at home thinking if he would return I shall be there to notice him. Hours passed but we didn't find him at anywhere in garden nor at anyone's place, where mostly he goes sometimes to play with his friends.
I remembered last time just few days before I scolded him for roaming around here and there at night time. But those words seemed to have fell on his dead ears I guess!
Thinking about what would have happened to Sonu, the heart was sinking into emotions as well as my sick body and mind was unable to bear that emotional trauma and anger was creeping up as high as possible!
Ever since he had born, since his day 1 on this earth I've seen him and his absence like this was unbearable but I had to control my own emotions looking at his mother, who was already in about-to-cry situation. I've always kept my control over him looking at the leniency of his parents. They've always given me equal rights too to say him whatever is needed to keep him disciplined. He feared no one at all except me, that doesn't mean I didn't love him. But I always consider, kids should have fear of someone that would prevent them from doing any wrong.
Scenes of past flashed in front of my eyes when I myself told his mother to allow him to play outdoor coz that's the age when he can enjoy and sitting at home and watching TV would not give him any advantage and make him dull, a physical activity leads to an active brain and physique. But this incidence happening in such a way, I felt like I'm responsible for everything, though no one pointed out finger on me!
I quickly ran to my door, that was not locked but slightly got closed due to wind, when I heard foot steps of someone. It was him... Just having a look on my face he understood what he'll have to face now. His sis found him at place of someone new in the society, whom none of us yet know! He was watching TV there and was playing with a kid of his age. Neither he informed anyone at home nor came otta house when everyone was calling out his name in the society surrounding. He always give deaf ears to such calls, I've always noticed this. I dragged him near me and wanted to give a tight slap but somehow controlled. Taking both his wrists in my hands, I held them tightly, I started shouting at him at a voice which indicated the seriousness of the issue. I tried to make him understand how serious the matter had went and how much everyone was worried about him. We even called up his dad and informed to come home fast, uncle was on his way. Later we informed him that his son was safe. Slowly everyone returned back home after informing others in the society that we've found our child safely, as everyone was worried and concerned about the issue. I continued scolding even after everyone was there. Mom tried to stop me but I couldn't, as if words were directly coming otta my mouth. His eyes were down and I warned him if he would cry then it'll be more bad for him. Finally I could stop but I punished him and made his kneel down... Without a word he obeyed. I announced that from today he is banned from watching TV and playing outside, also not allowed to cross the door line of my home! Our house has always been special for him, he is allowed to come and play at even 11pm, eat anything he likes, do anything he want, study, play, dance, anything... But now he is banned for those everything...
This must teach him lesson that he is yet a kid and is responsible to answer his elders all his actions and may this punishment bring seriousness in him...
In all this there was fault of family too, they either don't allow him to go out or if allowed don't notice what their kid is doing!
Freedom should be given but not in lieu of discipline!
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