Mother's Advice!

Best advice my mother ever gave me!

My best friend wasn’t much into studies. As a result, he would consistently get low grades. My friends and at times, their parents, would often advise me to stay away from him…

To be with someone more ‘smart’.

Naive as I was, I started avoiding my best friend. It didn't take long for my mother to notice my foolish behavior. She asked me the reason.

“I don't want to be dumb,” I said.

“Who told you that?” she asked.

I told her everything.

“Look at me, Rahul!” she said. “Even, when I was like, in school, I was no smart. In fact, you know, I could only study till 10th grade. So, does it make your mother worthless too?”

“No, maa.”

“Now, listen to me, Rahul . In life, don't ever, I repeat, ever, be in a hurry to label people. It's impossible for everyone to be perfect. But, each one of us surely has a thing or more to cherish about and learn from. Your friend, whatever others may say, is incredibly smart, sensitive and has many qualities. Learning from them is never going to make you dumb. Do you get it?”

“Very much” I replied.

“Good,” my mother smiled.

“Now, go fill the water bottles.”

Author's Note

Your little appreciation and honest feedback make me write even more. A person who feels appreciated will always do more than expected.

Reviews

[Flowers of Eternity]

as they always say, mother knows best! And you beautifully conveyed it in your story!
Amazing Job!

[Amada]

Thanks for reading ma'am

[Onlyme]

Great advice your mother gave you Rahul. You can never go wrong with a wonderful mother like yours.

[Amada]

Yes I hope so 😊😊😊😊

[T.S. Sky]

That was very good advice your mom gave you.

[Najam Us Saher]

Very kind, I really liked this.

[Amada]

Sukriya janaab

[Wyrn Tiger]

My Mama gave only gave me one advice " you follow your heart even if it leads you off a cliff". My mama's livin in the nut house now. but it is ok she is happy now.

[Amada]

Nice advice huh 😊😊😊😊

[Wyrn Tiger]

yeah. I had a hunch that she was not right in the head. good thing I was adopted, but Mama is still mama to me.

[Taniska 😊€..]

Anty bilkul meri mama jese hein har chij ko bahut ache se solve kar deti hein kyun hena thanks for sharing your memory with us ( smiles) keep writing 😊😊😊😊

[Amada]

Yes moms are special creature in this ruthless world

[Taniska 😊😊]

Yaa you are right 😊😊