Do you get to see your father smiling often?
One common characteristic of middle class father is not smiling or even talking with ease. We mostly classify them as "Saadu", "Unki shakal humesa aisi hi bani rathi hai" etc.
You will find your mother smiling and making you smile. You will find that your wishes are coming true, it may take some time but it is coming true. You will find everyone in the family with new dresses but father is not ready to part ways with his old shirt and pant even when it is worn out.
Was the father always like this? as a kid, father also used to smile and make a lot of wishes. He also enjoyed new dresses. He used to dream as well.
What changed this lively kid to a Saadu father? For a father, every family member is of much more importance than himself. He will do everything in his control to see you all smile. He will Sacrifice everything to fulfill your wish. He is always in pressure of how will he fight with tomorrow. He is always working hard to fulfill even your silly wish.
And between all these, he forgets to smile. He notices your broken toys/ instrument but forgets to smile. He insures that your favorite fruit is always there in the fridge but forgets to smile. he makes sure that you are always in comfort but forgets to smile.
So this is it? is he going to stay like this always? No, he is not going to stay like this always. All he needs is satisfaction in his heart that your wishes are getting fulfilled with ease. Your dreams get manifested without much lag. You don't have to worry about anything. All he needs is his family to be fulfilled and happy and he will start smiling again. I have seen that transformation myself and can guaranty this transformation. And his smile after all this is priceless.