Phases Of Life

AN UNEXPECTED TURN

In 2004, his peaceful life took an unexpected turn when a little sister was born into his family, bringing new challenges and adventures into his life. Now he was given a new role which was to be by his mother's side because she was also very helpful to him and he had to take care of this little devil which he himself did not understand because now he was not at age to take care of someone else. How will he take care of her but still he have learned how to take care of her.

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In a light-hearted tone. Let's lighten it up a bit. You've heard that he switched schools, but do you know the reason behind it? Hearing the reason for the switch might bring a smile to your faces. His father, a prominent lawyer, was also one of the trustees at the school. Interestingly, he was the one who had recommended the appointment of the school's principal. But for the principal, the last three years at the school and perhaps the entire school tenure might have felt like a bad dream.

Let's start from the beginning and delve into the details of what happened, why it happened, and what could have or should have occurred. These details are left for you to discover.

Firstly, there was a scenario where he was frequently late for school. This was because his father used to drop him off, and the daily routine of eating, bathing, and dealing with his whims and fancies often made them run behind schedule.

It's something most of you might relate to - the stern school rule that if you're late, you have to stand for an entire period as punishment. In his school, though, the punishment was extended to missing two periods, causing him to miss his classes. The principal and a lady teacher at his school had a rule: any latecomer wouldn't be allowed in class, and no student would help them catch up, neither by sharing notes nor by updating them about the class activities. This strict policy led him to face disciplinary actions a couple of times, and he had to endure some scolding from the teachers. One day, when he shared this at home, it added fuel to an already brewing argument.

You might be wondering, what was the argument about? Well, as it happens in most middle-class families, disagreements are quite common on various matters. On that particular morning, he was a little late due to the usual hustle and bustle of getting ready. When he arrived at the school gate, he found other parents and children waiting there, including his father. Just as his father halted the scooter near the gate, the guard was closing it. Despite his father's requests, the gate remained shut. This infuriated his father, like any typical Indian parent, and he was about to unleash his anger on someone.

He asked the guard to call the principal or open the gate so he could meet her. The guard, instead of complying, defended himself, saying that the rules were made by the principal. This only added to his father's frustration. The situation escalated when the principal finally arrived an hour late. She got out of her car and came forward to talk. His father, maintaining his composure, asked her about the time and the school's official timings.

The principal's response triggered his father's anger to an extreme level. She casually remarked that as the head of the school, she could arrive whenever she pleased. To his father, a person was a person, regardless of gender. This was the breaking point. His father grabbed her by her hair and escorted her to the school ground in front of all the students and teachers. He wanted to teach her a lesson that nobody else could. The sight of a furious parent and his daring act made a profound impact. Following this incident, the rule about latecomers was revoked, and the principal, though still at her post, became more cautious.

But there are more tales yet to unfold,

In the context of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign), there was a humorous incident related to school that everyone might find interesting. It happened during a hot summer day when the narrator was in the fifth grade. After lunch, the class teacher took the entire class to the school ground and instructed them to clean up all the garbage. This included not only picking up litter but also cleaning up the food that had been thrown around, all without gloves.

During this cleaning activity, this lasted for an hour, his white shirt turned yellowish-brown due to the dust and dirt. Meanwhile, back at home, his mother had been complaining to the father about how dirty the clothes were becoming and how she had to wash them daily. Frustrated, when his father came to pick them up from school and saw the condition of the clothes, he got angry. He scolded the school staff in front of everyone, questioning why the cleaning task was assigned to the students when there were staff and peons employed for such work.

The matter escalated quickly, and the father took the principal to the school ground and confronted the teachers and students. He raised his voice, questioning the logic of making children do the job meant for the staff. Eventually, the principal, feeling embarrassed, personally cleaned the ground with the help of others, as the father had picked up a stick, ready to take matters into his own hands.

This incident left a lasting impression on him, who can never forget the events that unfolded that day. Interestingly, despite being an average student, he managed to secure the first position in the class until the fifth grade, and no one could attribute it to the influence of his father anymore.

In life, everyone must have experienced an accident at least once, but it feels like destiny had written in the stars that numerous accidents were destined for him. From the moment of his birth until the age of 11, he encountered several accidents, from getting hit by a car to falling on his own, resulting in a broken nose, twisted ankles, and various other mishaps. Despite these challenges, he always had a deep love for festivals since childhood. He cherished every moment, indulging in sweets and reveling in the festivities. Life was filled with funny incidents and delightful memories.