Yayati / ययाति: syndrome

<p>This book uses ancient Indian stories to understand and resolve modern-day family problems. The author believes that the conflict between parents and children is not new it has existed since ancient times as seen in the tale of the Sanat Kumaras.</p><p>The book highlights how parents often try to fulfill their own unfulfilled desires through their children. This leads to feelings of guilt in the children when they are unable to meet their parents&rsquo; expectations. As a result many sensitive children are pushed to take extreme steps including suicide.</p><p>It also points out that ironically financial prosperity often becomes the cause of family discord as families living in poverty are usually too busy striving for livelihood to have time for conflict.</p><p>Finally through ancient stories such as Nahusha&rsquo;s arrogance and Yayati&rsquo;s selfishness the book shows how unchecked prosperity and unfulfilled desires can lead to destruction. Its goal is to help readers see family issues from a new perspective.</p>