I had to promise him that I would not use my earnings for anything in the household. He finally agreed. Now I earn 650 rupees per month. I have also started a kitchen garden in our backyard. I grow all the vegetables we need.
Unemployment is a problem here.
Many boys are sitting at home, not doing anything. At least I have been able to stand on my own feet. This has given me a great sense of respect in the village. Our lives are very different from our mothers'. She is 17 and has class 10 education.