In defense of FB

I have a feeling that most mothers have so much to say and so little opportunity to say it. Many a time, when my daughter Kavita was little, I have wished that I would just be able to have one meaningful conversation without getting interrupted. I have felt that young or inexperienced mothers we must have a common club or group to rant and rave about the various aspects of motherhood.

I remember once, I had planned on visiting my school friend and had taken my daughter, Kavita along with me. My friend had a couple of kids around Kavita's age and I thought we would be able to catch up while our kids played together. Well, that was not actually what happened. As soon as we started to chat about the good old days, we got interrupted about a dozen times for various reasons by the kids. They seemed to have taken control and we spent the rest of the time trying to maintain peace and harmony. This happened when my daughter was three. Well, she is now eight and I must say things haven't changed so much.


I think most women feel the need to be heard above the chatter of our kids, clang of vessels and drone of the washing machines or other household appliances. That is the reason why "Facebook" is so much more popular among women of the age group 25-45 than the men of the same age group. They just love the "liking" and "sharing" and the "wall postings". Most of my friends who never were good at keeping in touch as students are now hooked to Facebook. All my married friends, especially those with kids fill their pages with stories about their kids, their achievements and photos. Its as though their lives revolve completely around their kids's lives. And yet I think the biggest draw of FB is the fact that it offers such huge platform for women to chat, gossip, show off , that its irresistible Its almost like a virtual club that we have complete control over.