A Valuable Lesson Learned From My Child

--by palthi, posted Feb 10, 2010

I always try to encourage my children to be, think and talk positive but one day I was caught not practicing what I preach by my son.

My son is 7 ½ yrs old son and he was preparing for a sketch at his school for the occasion of Mother’s day. He was playing the role of an angel. On the evening before the show, we were having a casual conversation while I was preparing dinner in the kitchen. He asked me: “Mum, can we see angels?” As usual, I seized the opportunity to encourage him to be positive and I said: “Yes, but only those who are, think and talk good can see angels.” He responded by asking: “You must have seen them then?”

I paused a few seconds. I was touched by his innocence about the fact that how he thought his mother was a perfect person. Impatiently waiting for his answer, he looked in my direction, expecting a positive answer. I chose to be honest with him and told him: “No. I’ve not been a good person all the time.” I was almost ashamed to admit this to him, thinking that his picture of a perfect mother will now surely be torn into pieces. But he took it positively and answered: “It’s alright. You know to try to be better from now on.” I smiled as I replied, "That's right. Sometimes, we might make a mistake, but when we do, we must always try to do better."

My son's priceless words struck me right in my heart and are always with me. I learnt a valuable lesson that day "to always try to be better" and this will always help me in all situations where I’ll need to be, do and think positive.

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Posted by palthi
Feb 10, 2010
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Readers Comments

Rajni wrote: We all know that if Character is lost, everything is lost. Positivity without honesty is useless. Your courage to tell the truth to your son is commendable. I am sure, your two angels - son and daughter will help you feel the presence of Angels.

Kaviraj wrote: To admit what you are reflects your greatness.

True, sometimes, we might make a mistake, but when we do, we must always try to do better. "

Palthi, your son is lucky to have such a honest and caring mother.

Mother is the first teacher of a child. The way we teach and what we teach guides the destiny of the child.

iris wrote: It is true non of us are perfect but if we just keep trying every day we will get closer. Bless you for being such a good mom.

alex wrote: Amazing! We definitely have a lot to learn from children. This new generation is very smart and i guess as they grow up we our generation will find it difficult to keep pace with them. Keep learning with an empty cup all the time. From anyone and everyone.

vishal wrote: Awesome. U write so well publish them in a book form. I know gavein is very smart n so mature,ahead of his age.

palthi wrote: Thank you so much to all of you for your valuable comments

pgwingo wrote: I love children's thought process! They are so honest

Mohammed Abdul Majeed wrote: Really good things u did and made him to believe that nobody is perfect but can try to do better next time.

wayfarer wrote: Palthi, that is a beautiful story! Well done for being so honest and for having such fantastic children. We are all trying to be better (or we should be) and you are setting a great example!

warmth wrote: i agree with wayfarer, you are def setting an example and nurturing your kids' minds in a positive way. Way to go :) God Bless u

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