Originally posted by: Shri_12
Considering Pakhi to be 21, an adult who is mature to marry anyone by law, Anupama is definitely interfering. However in general Indian context, many 21-23 year olds are actually living extended teenage. But instead of allowing them to mature and take charge of their lives, they keep dictating the course.
Anu is concerned Pakhi being too young to have sex, when she herself was a mother at that age. It is understandable that she doesn't want Pakhi to get struck in the same cycle, but her approach is so wrong. If Anu is worried about unplanned pregnancy for Pakhi then she should educate her about consent, safe sex and contraception. Not ban her from any form of meaningful relationship. Women are humans too, they have desires and fantasies. Not all men are sex-starved animals who manipulate women to give in. This could have been a good teaching moment for audience, let's see if they deliver something meaningful
I hope they treat this track appropriately -if they are showing some sort of a social message - especially in 2022 and in the context of Shah family like Alisha said, Pakhi is not from a conservative family but definitely a hypocritical family regarding values.
In my opinion - no one has the right to force Pakhi to do or not do anything - to go out with Adhik, to have or not have sex, she's an adult and can make her own decision whether they are right or wrong only time will tell.
Also, at the most parents can do is advise their children, guide them, thru past experiences and discuss with them openly - Communication is the key, and discussing outcomes is the key. As one of y'all mentioned Anupamaa was married at 16ish so if having sex at that age (in 1990s) is not an issue then in 2022 at 19/20yr age shouldn't be either. Rather than banning exploring one's body, parents should guide her on how to safely explore be it through contraception or being safe, not being inebriated, or how to choose the right partner etc not just saying NO.
The main missing point I feel Anupama should address is lying/dishonesty & breaking trust - everything else is secondary -
PS: I didn't understand maryada in the context of when Anu was exploring her relationship with Anuj - they were not in any committed relationship, they are consenting adults (and not virgins either - not that it matters) - why can't they have consensual sex - what Maryada is she talking about?
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