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5 things every dad should learn from Neerja Bhanot’s father's letter to her

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5 things every dad should learn from Neerja Bhanot’s father's letter to her5 things every dad should learn from Neerja Bhanot’s father's letter to her

While the letter is something that every person must go through today, it also has lessons for every father who has a daughter and who wants her to have a fearless life like Neerja Bhanot

For the world a hero was born, but for a Father his little angel was lost forever! The letter, which Neerja Bhanot’s father Harish Bhanot wrote to her after her death is breaking the internet today and all for the right reasons.

Not only the letter shows the grit and determination that Neerja was brought up with, but also the heart-wrenching story that her father tries to convey her daughter.Neerja 23, died onboard a Pan Am flight on September 5, 1986 while saving the lives of 359 passengers and posthumously received Ashoka Chakra. A biopic based on Neerja Bhanot's life released this Friday with Sonam Kapoor in the lead.

While the letter is something that every person must go through today, it also has lessons for every father who has a daughter and who wants her to have a fearless life like Neerja Bhanot. Here are a few lessons for every dad.

1.Believe in your child: Neerja Bhanot’s father expresses how his daughter always worked towards the growth of her career and no matter what, her parents supported all her decisions. There is no bigger gift for a child than their parents belief and support in them. Always tell your child that you believe in everything he/she does and you will always support them in all their activities.

2. Make them brave: Brave at heart and mind was a gift Neerja received from her father. As her father mentions in the heartbreaking letter on how he was proud of his daughter’s courageous attitude at all times. Show your kids through your actions, how important it is to be brave and courageous to face today’s world.

3.Gender no barrier: Neerja’s father beautifully pens down that how he double thanked the nurse when he heard that he was blessed with a baby girl. Every parent should understand that whether it is a girl or a boy, love them and nurture them equally.

4.Respect your child: Children are taught to respect elders, similarly a parent should also show complete respect for their child. Neerja’s father explains in this beautiful letter that how they gave away their daughter in a dowry-less marriage. No parent should promote a term as disrespectful as dowry during their child’s marriage.

5. Love your child: Life is full of twists and turns. Who knew that Neerja would be gone so soon! It’s mesmerizing how Neerja’s parents supported her in all times and loved and cherished all moments they spent with her. Love your child immensely and enjoy every moment you spend with your children.

Read this heart-breaking letter penned down by Harish Bhanot on the journey of Neerja Bhanot.

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