India, March 30 -- My daughter just moved to a hostel and is now facing the real world.

Out of their comfort zone, she realizes how life is different for girls her age. There are girls studying for various reasons, some for professional success and others to just find a path to freedom, away from the social mess at home and the rest for marriage.

Every day I hear stories where their moms are calling the girls to guide them on must-do temple visits (nothing wrong with going to temples) and discuss mom-in-law troubles and similar social issues. Their thought process and personalities are shaped by the experiences of their mothers at home.

Does mingling with others help?

Does this help the girls? I wonder! It surely shapes their future c...