Raising a young daughter in India
Since the time I have had a baby girl, I have been having very negative thoughts about raising her in India, knowing what every Indian woman goes through.
She will have to get used to cat calling, stares from random people on the street, being extra cautious in crowds lest someone touch her inappropriately, restrict her freedom because we don't want her to be at a wrong place at the wrong time etc. etc.
But the main thought in my mind is, how do I raise her in all this. Should I tell her to ignore these things when because this is common here, or do I tell her to raise her voice against these things. If I teach her to raise her voice, that is scary too, coz what if someone's ego gets hurt and things escalate because of her taking a stand.
Maybe I have too many negative thoughts being post partum, but these things are continuously running in my head, disturbing my mental peace and making me scared for the future.
Any help, suggestions on how everyone is managing raising an independent daughter in this big bad world is appreciated.