As You Like It

 Hi Koko,


 

In the first couple of months of the pandemic, we were all very fearful and cautious. But truly nothing had prepared us for these prolonged months indoors. It’s been more than a year now that you have not gone to school. Oh you are getting schooled alright, online classes, new mode of teaching and assessments are all in place. But nothing can beat the actual school. I wouldn’t trade a day less for my school and I am really sad you are missing out on these precious days when you first make friends and run out and about with them. No, I am not coming from a place of “this is the time when you make true friends” and all that, there is no age to it. The kind of lively person that you are you will make friends wherever you go. 

I still remember when you were in LKG there was a classmate of yours who had difficulty in communicating, and you of all the 40 children in class had taken it upon yourself to help him out. Your teacher was so happy to inform that no one had instructed you, but you would make it a point that your friend was up to speed in class. You are so ready to share your things. I have heard horror stories of single children being the most selfish creatures that walked the planet, but that’s definitely not you. Even now, with the online classes, when your teacher introduced a new child in class you make sure to wish him separately every day - to make him feel welcome. That is a skill and a talent my dear boy - empathy - and that will take you places. Keep at it. 

You and so many more like you are spending a friendless childhood - a childhood in absentia. So if you miss an assignment here and there, if you spell a couple of months after the rest, if your handwritings isn’t pearly, I don’t care. In the long run the math won’t get you anywhere, but your inner goodness will. If you are making a mess of the house, if the bed is full of your soft toys, it’s ok. Some days all of us feel sullen and want a break, so if on some days you bunk school, it’s ok. 

Just stay honest and true to yourself and you’ll be the happiest person. 

Stay happy, 

Ma

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  1. Travel BugAugust 23, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    Wow a beautiful epitome is young Ayushman. I guess it's to do with him having lovely parents who have taught him these values. And yes I don't agree with being an only child being spoilt. Your another good example for that

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