Parent-Child Development In Aap Ka Bunty

Introduction

A child goes through the cognitive, emotional, physical, social and educational growth from his birth to adolescence. These series of developmental stages are important to all aspects of their person-hood including physical, intellectual, emotional and social. Familial relationship has an important role in the character formation of a child. As a member of the family, a child is attached legally, emotionally and psychologically to his parents. Parent- child relationship influences the personality, emotional development and the behavioral habits of children. It is important for the overall development of children that parents must be there to support them and this support fosters confidence and growth on many areas. The changes in the family system like divorce, parent’s remarriage or death of parent etc. affects the child and his mental

A teacher by profession Mannu explicates social and political issues through her works. As a member of Nayi Kahani Movement she has produced many short stories which reflect Indian women’s life, their pains, conflicts etc. she has explored the inner struggles and feelings of contemporary Indian women in her writings. The changing society, family and relationship are the main themes of her writings. Aap ka Bunty (1971) is her second novel revolving around a child of divorced parents. The novel clearly explores a child’s inner mind and thoughts. The novel gains wide attention among the reading public for its psychological approach of characters. Bunty who lives with his divorced mother could not accept his mother’s remarriage. His life in the stepfamily also brought him into conflicts. He wish for the love and care of his mother but she was in struggle to make her second marriage a successful one. Bunty wish for his own father but he had the same experience there and in the end he sends to the boy’s