who will boost his morale. It is the father who says encouraging words in difficult moments: "Son, don't stress. Son, don't worry! Don't be scared, don't grieve! I am here, aren't I?" These are the phrases that only come from a father's mouth and alleviate the children's stress.

Although, on such occasions, the father himself might be scared. He himself might be feeling stressed, but he doesn't show anyone at home how worried he is or how many difficulties he is facing.

He knows that if he tells the children or their mother, they will all become worried too, and what is the need to put them under stress too?

Then sometimes he takes loans, lives a difficult life, works double shifts, borrows from others, goes to people seeking help. All this only so that his children remain happy and his family does not worry. A father will walk on burning coals himself but will not let any harm come to his children.

Fortunate are those who serve their parents

Eventually, life brings one to a crossroads where the child becomes an adult and the father grows old. Previously, the father held the child's hand and helped him walk; now, at this point in life, the father yearns for the hand and support of his young child. Earlier, the father took care of the child, served him, picked him up, sat him down, made him walk, and even went to the shops just to entertain the child, despite having no need there.

Now the roles have reversed. At this time, it is the child's turn to serve the father.

Remember! Even if we serve our parents our entire lives, we can never repay them for their kindness or favours. This is because they served us when we could not walk, could not eat, were unclothed and helpless. They persevered and raised us into a strong, towering tree.