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temporary relief for the victim.

far

The remedy is by nature from radical. The tension of life, the keen competition, and the pressure of work in this modern age have made domestic violence an act of letting off one's tension and grievances on his/her Furthermore, dazzled by spouse or children so very common today.

all the glitters of

of this materialistic world, many adults have lost their sense of self-control. They indulge themselves in

The neglect their familes.

revels

resultant

and gambling and neglect their quarrels between husbands and wives would easily develop into domestic violence. On the other hand, the nuclear family system

in

community. become prevalent

this congested

with their children and there are no buffer or to offer the couple

clashes easily

would

should

family

has Couples generally live

already

elders

advice.

suggest

as in the family to act

and Family quarrels

that

social services

education extensively,

take

same

time,

bodies

we

may

occur.

I

promote

initiative in reaching out to the problem families, give appropriate counselling to the victimized as well as the offending spouses or offer them psychotherapy if the follow

of some At the required. South-eastern Asia countries examples in advocating the live-in be encouraged to grand-parents concept. Young couples should be live with their parents or parents-in-law so that members of the family may share the household chore together and the burden the young couples may be reduced. Parents may act as buffer and may be helpful in solving some of the family problems too.

Sir, with these remarks I support the Bill.

on

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