P- Hello, how are you ? Why didn’t you come and meet me from a long time ?

G- Sir, I’m fine.  We weren’t here.  We were at our Nani’s place. 

P- Oh yes! How is everyone at home ?

G- All good Sir. We have a little brother now at home.

P- That’s wonderful news ! You and your younger sister must be very happy now.

G- Hmm……. Yes Sir we are ……………. But ………….

P- But what Dear ?

G- Sir, we both feel that our position at home is not as it used to be before.

P- What do you mean ?

G- Sir, all is good but still both of us feel that the focus has shifted towards our brother. 

P- It’s natural to find the new arrival bit more attractive. 

G- Yes Sir, but it’s not just because of the new arrival. We feel it’s because the new arrival is a boy and we are girls.

P- Please don’t feel this way. Everything will be good after few days. 

G- Thank you Sir.  May I request you one thing.

P- Yes……

G- Please don’t share my feeli2ngs with either of my parents.

P- Sure.

G- Thank you Sir., Bye.

P- Bye.

P - Principal   G - Girl Child

Sukhwant Singh Thaper