"In terms of the frustration of my character, I suppose any teenager has probably gone through that, in terms of telling their parents, I want to do one thing, and their parent says no. I think parents sometimes forget that they were children"
- Parminder Nagra
About this Quote
In this quote, Parminder Nagra reflects on the universal experience of teenage disappointment. She acknowledges that as a teenager, it is common to feel at odds with one's moms and dads, particularly when it concerns wishing to pursue one's own desires and dreams. Nagra suggests that parents may sometimes forget what it resembled to be a kid and have their own hopes and aspirations. This can cause a detach in between parents and their teenage children, as the parents might not totally understand or feel sorry for their child's aggravations. Nagra's words act as a reminder for moms and dads to attempt and see things from their kid's viewpoint and to remember that they too were as soon as young and filled with dreams.
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