“152nd story”
First published: July.23.2020
The students of an elementary school were ready for their teacher to attend the class.
When the teacher settled and organized his absent list asked everyone to put their homework on their desks.
He walked to each student, checked their homework, and complimented everyone.
When it came to Toraj, the teacher got angry, threw Toraj’s notebook on the floor, and yelled loudly: “How many times do I have to tell you to be neat and clean. Look at your notebook; it’s dirty and ugly.
I want to see your mother tomorrow. I want to tell her how you are wasting everyone’s time. I can’t take it any longer.”
Tears circled in Toraj’s eyes, and he was shivering. He looked down, swallowed his grudge of sadness, and said: “My mother is sick, she can’t come to school.”
“Don’t make excuses.” The teacher added.
Toraj replied: “My father was laid off, and he said as soon as he finds a job, he will take my mother to a doctor to stop bleeding when she coughs.
My father said he would buy more milk for my little sister, so she wouldn’t cry out of hunger all night.
Then he promised a new notebook for me so I wouldn’t have to erase my brother’s old notebooks. I try to erase them more neatly, but it rips the paper.”
The teacher only cried because there was no word or explanation for his actions, and repeated: “I will never forgive myself.”
This advise is always so true: Never judge anybody by outward appearance…
It’s hard to understand other’s act unless we wear their shoes. Thanks sweetheart.❤️
So it is!
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Oh my goodness poor soul, Yes we should not judge anyone.
Thanks dear for your kind visit.
You’re welcome ♥️.
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Poor kid,he went through a lot. The teacher should have asked him in private, thank you for sharing.
Love you.<3
Your writing touch our hearts 😢♥️
Beautiful!!
You are amazing my dear friend.<3
Oh God. I feel very sorry for the little boy. Hopefully things will turn better for their family.
Thanks for reading dear, amen.
All teachers may not understand and solve all problems the students have
Thanks Sunith for your kind visit.
This is a beautiful reminder that we never know the life stories behind people’s actions! ❤️ Thank you, dear Laleh!
Appreciate your share of kind thoughts Anita, much love.
A very insensitive teacher. In this story, Tommy speaks out. Many, if not most, children in Tommy’s position would remain silent about the difficulties they face at home.
True, a kind teacher could be a huge help to encourage the kids to open up their problems. Thanks Rosaliene.❤️
mine work
was complete
but messy
now i just blame
my slobber on tessy
but brick
and mortar
must be put on hold
until we have a sure fire
whiz bang vaccine!
Thanks John for sharing another interesting comment.🌺
This is why I want to become a teacher. So that I can be that one voice to tell our future they can succeed at anything and life gets better. Working in the child abuse field is very tough and heartbreaking. You make your words come to life so effortlessly. I felt every word and saw the tears of Tommy. Great read Laleh
That’s so lovely dear, world needs wonderful people like you. Appreciate your kind words. If you’re interested there are more stories about teachers and students. You might like them too.❤️
I’ll check it out
Thank you dear, means a lot.
Never judge even a notebook by it’s look….. this teacher should have been more compassionate instead of projecting his own anger onto an innocent child.
I believe so too, the teacher should have investigated first. Thanks azizam.❤️
Your stories are so impacting Laleh. Do not judge by outward appearance.
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You’re a lovely friend.❤️
So heart touching.. 💜
Thanks sweetheart appreciate it.❤️
Un buon insegnante dovrebbe “curare” e non “dilaniare”.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful words dear.❤️
A very moving story Laleh
Thank you dear, means a lot.
You’re most welcome
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A moving story Laleh. You must walk a mile in the person’s shoes before you you judge them.
True. Thanks so much dear Anne.❤️
heartfelt and a beautiful story Laleh! ❤️
Thanks a million Cindy ❤️❤️❤️
A teacher’s job is to respect the needs of ALL of his/her students.
And being a good teacher is the key to a healthy minded children. Thanks.🌺
Your story stated that theme well. Thanks for supporting the teaching profession.
Thanks for your constant kind words.🌷
The teacher in me fills with empathy for the young boy and the challenges he and his family face. At the same time, I am so disappointed in the teacher’s attitude.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts dear.🌺