Question

Most children face dilemma while choosing the right stream at + two level. Most of them are unsure of what they want to do. The decision is taken based on popular choice, parents’ pressure or peer pressure.

Answer 1

Meant for role-play at class level. How the role-play in groups of four is to proceed is given below :

Rashmi : With due respects to you all, I wish to place before you my deep desire of pursuing Photography/Choreography I personally feel that I have a passion for them. I have no desire to study  science and commerce. I love taking pictures of animals. My  grandfather has gifted me with a camera. I  think and am pretty sure that I shall realize my passion.

Father : Hearing what Rashmi has declared I feel a bit let down as I have had great hopes for her. I myself am an llTian, that is, an engineer and I want her to join llT  Besides, Photography/Choreography may be good for hobbies. they are not at all good professions Thirdly, I personally feel that these two professions are not at all meant for girls. So I wou ldn't like that Rashmi should go in for these disciplines.

Mother  (Mrs. Saxena) : Being a mother I feel a little apprehensive about Rashmi's choice or passion I think such a profession is not viable and moreso for women. I feel anxious whether Rashmi shall be able to survive in her profession of her choice as it is hardly meant for women. She. perhaps, may not get a job Who knows what kind of a family she has had after her marriage? I want to support her. But being a Hindu woman nurtured in Hindu culture? I find it hard to agree to what Rashmi wants to choose. Rashmi's father rightly says that such a profession is not meant for girls.

Ms Rita : Being a Counsellor I feel that Rashmi has been able to find out so early in life what she wants. I, therefore. support her. I would want mom and dad to let Rashmi do what she wants to do.

Father : Rita is right in her own perspective. But I find it hard to see Rash mi go in for these professions since these are men's domain. I find it hard to see Rashmi in such a profession. I personally feel that it doesn't  have many job opportunities.

Mother : I am of the same opinion. I personally feel that this profession is not meant for women. Then there are little chances for jobs

Ms . Rita : I personally feel that Rashmi can excel in this profession since it is nearer to her heart , interests and gut feeling . She will devote to this profession with sincerity and devotaion . This will pay the way for her on being  on the top . When she touches the top , she would hardly need ant job. 

Rashmi :  I have an intuitional feeling that if I am allowed to pursue this profession I will not need any job . Instead , I would nees a few persons to do jobs for me . Secondly , No one knows what is in store in future for one . Precisely speaking , I want to be number 1 photographer or a choreographer in the world .

 Father , mother , Ms Rita : In that case i think that we should bow down before Rashmi's passion.

Rashmi :  Thank you mom and daddy , thank you dear sister  .