New Hope and Encouragement

The last post was about the struggle to get through the Tamil language exam for my son.
He got through it and was very relieved that he would not have to face that teacher ever again.

We were sure about his getting accepted for French language. But the Principal din't think our son would manage French that well and asked us to continue him with Tamil or some other language. Our hearts sank. Though they gave permission for my other son to opt for French, for this son, they were reluctant. As usual, I wrote a letter requesting but it din't work.

The boys were segregated according to the language they opted for. My son was so crest-fallen that he began to sound desperate and promised that he would score high marks if he were allowed to prove himself. That is when I decided to meet the principal personally and convince somehow. Initially he would not listen to it at all. He showed me my son's marks in English (he would score an average of 76 or 77%) this was not good enough to learn French was the reply!!

I then kept assuring him that I would personally see to his performing well in French. The principal gave in finally. I was very happy and had high hopes for my son.

He went on to study French with such a passion and both sons scored similar high marks in French. The chance given was encouragement itself and my son proved me right after all.

What if he were denied that opportunity? He would have been discouraged for life. These matters are decided so arbitrarily by people sitting in high posts.
I am happy I stood ground and got him the option to study French.

Cheers!

Mahalakshmi.