Volume - 1 Issue -2 March 2025
STUDENT
IN WONDERLAND
WOW! It was yummy! It made the rainy evening even better with a hot cup of
tea.
I asked my mom,
“What’s special today? You offered me samosas?”
With a gentle
smile, she replied, “Have fun, my dear son.”
And then, it
was discussion time.
I started sharing my day’s experience at school with my mom.
“Our school is going to function without exams!”
My mom remained
silent and didn’t react.
I asked her,
“Mom, don’t you feel happy that I won’t have to worry about exams and homework
anymore?”
I added, “Even you won’t have to stress over my exam results!”
Again, with a
gentle smile, she advised me,
“If there are no exams, you will forget to study. Studying books gives us
knowledge, and the more we study, the more we gain. Knowledge helps us think wisely,
and through education, our thinking capacity expands.
If there’s no
homework and no exams, you will forget how to write. Writing and learning help
us think and improve our presentation skills. Through education, you can
achieve anything in this world. The more we educate ourselves, the more
literate and developed our society becomes for future generations.
So, exams and
education are inevitable for students—they cannot be avoided. A school without
exams can exist only in a wonderland.”
A SCHOOL WITHOUT EXAMS AND POOR ACADEMICS IS A CURSE
FOR SOCIETY.
She continued,
“I insist that you study effectively until you complete your school days. On
the whole, students should take education and exams seriously. Exams are not
just for scoring marks and grades.
Answering a
question at any stage of life is not as easy as you think.
Some questions need to be answered with education.
Some questions need to be answered with general knowledge gained from books.
And many questions need to be answered with life experiences and critical
thinking.”
As a school
student, you may wish for a life without exams. But you cannot judge yourself
without them. You cannot plan your next step without knowing your level of
knowledge and mental strength.
I AM TIRED OF MOM’S LONG ADVICE…
I THINK I
SHOULD APPRECIATE MYSELF FOR THE PATIENCE I HAD TO LISTEN TO HER…
However, it was
an eye-opener for me. I thought school life was just about fun,
But in reality, it lays the foundation for the next generation’s future.
Suddenly, my
dad entered the room.
OMG! How did I not notice that he was working from home?
When my mom gave me samosas, I should have guessed that Dad was at home!
HAHAHA!
With a stern
voice, he said, “Go and study, my son.”
Finally, I came
to a conclusion—this society, including my parents, relatives, and dearest
friends, will value me only if I am educated.
My parents are
my inspiration. Both are Ph.D. holders. In the future, I should also reach
their level, no matter the challenges.
LEARNING IS A TREASURE THAT WILL FOLLOW ITS OWNER EVERYWHERE.
Author: APARNA G
Perungulathur, Chennai -63
Mail ID: aparnag171290@gmail.com
