SHORT STORIES IN ENGLISH: Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn English the fun way! by KANCHAN SUYASH

Author:KANCHAN SUYASH [SUYASH, KANCHAN]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, pdf
Published: 2021-06-29T16:00:00+00:00

The Wonderful Mother

Thomas Edison's name is synonymous with numerous ground-breaking scientific inventions that have now become an inseparable part of human existence. However, few people are aware that his extraordinary mother, Nancy, was the one who guided him and laid the groundwork for his illustrious career.

Nancy's seventh child was Thomas. He was sent to school at the age of seven, along with other children his age. He was, however, a naturally inquisitive person, and this posed a problem for him at school. He was always bombarding his teachers with questions, which they quickly grew tired of answering. They could not take it any longer and summoned his mother to school one day. They told her that her son was a very dull boy and bombarded them with inane questions. Nancy was taken aback by the teachers' assessment of her son. She was well aware that Thomas was not a dull boy. Nancy thought his habit of asking questions indicated a thirst for knowledge. Nancy realised that the teachers' complaint against Thomas was completely without merit, and that they were, in fact, suppressing his natural curiosity. She was so enraged at the teachers that she dragged him out of school right away.

Thomas was enrolled in another school the following year, but his inquisitive nature again drew the ire of his teachers. As a result, he was enrolled in a third school the following year. However, neither Thomas's habit of asking questions nor the teachers' attitude changed. It was only the schools he attended that changed. Needless to say, Nancy was traumatised and saddened by her son's early academic instability. She could not stand it when people called her son dull or insulted him. She met him one day.

She would had enough and decided she would had enough. She dashed off to Thomas' school and declared angrily to the teachers, "My boy is not dull!" It is your observations and evaluations that are flawed! You can not see my boy's natural talent and enormous potential!” Nancy immediately removed Thomas's name from the school's rolls and took him home with her.

Nancy had been a teacher herself, and she knew how difficult it is for a child to regain his self-confidence once it has been shaken. As a result, she decided that she would no longer send Thomas to school and would instead teach him at home. Thomas was deeply moved by his mother's love and faith in him.

Little Thomas put his heart and soul into his lessons and studied diligently at home under the tutelage of his mother. Soon after, he developed a keen interest in science and technology, and he was particularly drawn to conducting scientific experiments. His mother was always there for him, encouraging him. Holding on to his mother's love and support, the day came when he was hailed as a great scientist, with a world record of 1093 patents registered in his name. His most significant invention is also included on the list.

- the electric bulb, whose luminosity dispelled darkness and illuminated the entire world.

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