Equal Rights, Unequal Freedom: A Daughter's Eid Story

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Eid is a time of joy, gatherings, and outings. As soon as Eid arrives, a unique festive atmosphere spreads everywhere.

Whether children or adults, everyone makes plans to go somewhere. Some head to parks, some visit relatives, and others plan long trips. All of this is part of the joy, and everyone wants to fully enjoy these beautiful moments.

In many homes, however, an interesting yet thought-provoking situation can often be seen. When a son approaches his parents and says he wants to go out with friends and asks for money, most parents easily agree.

They not only give him money but also allow him to go. In their minds, they think he is a boy-he will manage himself and learn by exploring the world.

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But when the daughter of the same household asks her parents if she can go out somewhere-even not alone, but with her parents-the answer is often no.

Parents say,“You are a girl, the outside environment is not safe, there is too much crowd, people are not good, so stay at home.”

This raises an important question: why this difference? If a son is allowed to go out, why not the daughter-especially when she wants to go with her own parents?

Doesn't a daughter also want to be part of Eid celebrations? Doesn't she have the right to see the outside world, feel happy, and create memories?

In my opinion, she absolutely does.

It is true that the outside environment today is not completely safe. Especially during Eid, when crowds are large, issues like harassment and misbehavior can arise.

Many girls go through unpleasant experiences, and this is a bitter reality that cannot be ignored. Parents' concern for their daughter's safety is completely valid.

However, there is another side to this. If risks exist, is the solution to confine daughters completely at home? Or is it better for parents to accompany their daughters, support them, and give them a chance to celebrate in a safe environment?

When a daughter herself says she wants to go out with her parents, it is a very reasonable and safe request. There is neither danger nor anything wrong in it.

The real issue may lie in our mindset. We have assumed that sons are strong and daughters are weak. We give sons freedom because we trust they can handle themselves, but in the case of daughters, we become overly fearful.

This fear comes from love, but sometimes that very love becomes a barrier to a daughter's happiness.

What we need is balance. We must treat sons and daughters equally.

If sons are allowed to go out, daughters should at least have the right to go out with their parents. This will not only make them happy but also strengthen their trust in their parents.

Eid is about happiness, and happiness is complete only when all family members share it equally. By keeping daughters at home and sending sons out, we ourselves make these joys incomplete.

If we truly love our children, we must understand their feelings, value their wishes, and give them equal opportunities to be happy.

In the end, I would just like to say that a daughter is an equal part of the family. She has the same dreams, desires, and emotions as a son.

If we understand her, support her, and allow her to celebrate safely, not only will our homes become happier, but we will also build a more balanced and beautiful society.

Note: This article reflects the author's personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of the organization.

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