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I sometimes wonder if parents know how big a role they play in their kids up-bringing. We, kids, look up to them for guidance and assistance until we hit our teens. Then, we just go our own way and become who we are.

One of the interesting things I observed. From a small age, I was quite the hyper-active child. I’d get myself into a lot of problems and this would usually end with my name being shouted really loud. “Nawooooooooooz!!!!!!!” I usually stop being naughty or run for life upon hearing my name. Survival instincts need not be taught to kids. It’s natural

It’s ironic though! Communication skills training mention that people love hearing their own name. Hence, we are encouraged to use the other person’s name at least 3-5 times to reinforce this positive point. However, a parent shouting out your name usually brings fear and terror to a kids heart. What more of your name being shouted more than once!! More than once means somebody is gonna get a hurt real bad.

Even today, I dread it when my names is shouted by my parents. Though now, it’s mostly related to technology problems they face rather than my mischief. But it does NOT make me cringe any less! When I hear the shrill call of “Nawoooozzzzz!!!”. My mental state just shuts down. It’s like an in-built mechanism now. I sometimes wonder if my parents notice this. Rather than shout my name, calling for help in a normal tone usually works better for me. Something like “I can’t do so and so on this program, can you come take a look Nawooz?” It would definitely minimize my fight or flight instincts.

Honestly, I like computers and tech stuff to a certain degree and I like troubleshooting it as well. A sense of accomplishment and satisfation does work for me most times. You just have to keep my name shouting to a minimal.

So ladies and gentlemen, ask for help and not shout for help. This community service reminder is brought to you by Nawooz.