

Ananya Writes to His Parents is a Class 12 English chapter from the Lapwing textbook for GSEB students. It is written as a heartfelt letter in which Ananya reflects on his childhood, growing-up years, relationship with his parents, and changing understanding of their love and guidance.
Ananya remembers his parents’ small acts of care and his teenage arguments about freedom and independence. As he matures, he begins to understand their perspective and suggests that they should trust Asmi’s abilities and give her encouragement to choose her own path. The chapter highlights parent-child relationships, understanding, respect, freedom, and communication.
This resource helps students develop Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Emotional Understanding, Empathy, Communication, Decision-Making, and Social Awareness while exploring the importance of mutual understanding, trust, independence, and supportive parenting.