Only One Mark, Please|لطفا فقط یک نمره

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“175th story”

First published: Jan.14.2021

The teacher was in the class alone when a student walked towards her.

When the teacher saw the student, said: “Did you know you got nine in your exam? You are the only one in the class who failed this test.”

The ashamed student replied: “Can you give me one mark so that I wouldn’t fail?”

The teacher replied firmly: “It will not be possible to give you one mark. I gave you what you deserved. I’m not punishing you, but I just want you to try harder and study more for the next exam.”

The frightened student said: “But my mother will beat me.”

The teacher stayed quiet. She knew all the parents want the best for their kids, but by beating, a child will never grow to become a better or educated person in life. And it will be a bad influence and harm the child in the future. It can cause hate towards education.

The teacher didn’t know what to do? Should she give one mark and save the student from getting beaten, or let him learn the lesson and study more?

The kind teacher looked at the crying student and said: “I can’t just give you one mark. But I can lend you one mark on this exam. And you owe me this mark plus its interest. On the next exam, you have to get a higher mark because I will take two marks off for my loan. Is this a fair deal for you?”

The little student jumped up with happiness and said: “I promise I will give your two marks back. Thank you.”

That student worked very hard since then, and in all future exams, he made remarkable marks. And he owed it all to his kind elementary teacher.

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60 comments ›

  1. Lahoucine Elassry
    January 14, 2021 • 8:34 am

    Beautiful writing

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  2. yagneshthakore
    January 14, 2021 • 8:51 am

    A really lovely post. How I wish I had such teachers!

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  3. Bibliofeel
    January 14, 2021 • 9:03 am

    What a wonderful story of education and trust. Thanks Laleh ! Alain “Bibliofeel”

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  4. hassanmosleh
    January 14, 2021 • 9:05 am

    Another life lesson story that I loved the way the teacher treated the boy who I believe never failed any other exams.

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  5. equipsblog
    January 14, 2021 • 9:29 am

    What a wise and compassionate teacher. Lovely story.

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  7. Orvillewrong
    January 14, 2021 • 11:05 am

    Kindness at the right time can pay dividends!

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  8. Inshoimran
    January 14, 2021 • 1:04 pm

    Wow we need such teachers 😍

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  9. vwani
    January 14, 2021 • 1:25 pm

    I love yours stories, I hope one day I’ll get get to read one of your books.

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  10. Jonathan Caswell
    January 14, 2021 • 5:13 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    A GREAT LITERARY LIGHT BURNS BRIGHTER!!!!!! ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

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  11. Lahoucine Elassry
    January 16, 2021 • 1:43 am

    Nice story

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  12. fulvialuna1
    January 16, 2021 • 10:28 am

    La gentilezza, la comprensione, il saper spiegare la vit, l’istruzione sono le migliori vie per andare avanti.
    Gli insegnanti possono fare molto in questo senso. E i genitori lo dovrebbero ancor di più.

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  14. bigskybuckeye
    January 18, 2021 • 9:52 am

    This story touches my heart in a special way. Even in retirement, I sometimes think of some of my former students who needed a little extra grease to the wheel.

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  16. rockdomenico
    January 23, 2021 • 9:31 am

    Amazing story. How a teacher can change people’s life.

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  17. morishige
    February 1, 2021 • 7:20 am

    The world needs teacher like her. I don’t know, but it reminds me of one of my favorite movies, an Indonesian movie titled Laskar Pelangi (The Rainbow Troops) (available on Netflix, anyway). It is a story about a small school that only had–if I’m not mistaken–ten students. Please check the movie if you have time. You’re gonna love it. 🙂

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  19. utahan15
    December 29, 2022 • 8:56 am

    the anti grandpa peterson
    used to put santa on his roof
    hoof
    bird extended
    lmao

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  21. Cindy Georgakas
    December 29, 2022 • 7:31 pm

    Giving someone a chance is always a wise thing to do. Beautiful story Laheh! 💞

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  23. DutchIl
    December 30, 2022 • 11:52 am

    Thank you for sharing the story!!.. “The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” (Kahlil Gibran ).. 🙂

    Hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year filled with peace, love, happiness and life is all that you wish for it to be and until we meet again… 🙂

    May love and laughter light your days,
    and warm your heart and home.
    May good and faithful friends be yours,
    wherever you may roam.
    May peace and plenty bless your world
    with joy that long endures.
    May all life’s passing seasons
    bring the best to you and yours!
    (Irish Saying)

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  24. calmkate
    January 2, 2023 • 7:27 pm

    Great wisdom – seasonal greeting Laleh!

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  25. Krishna
    January 4, 2023 • 11:25 pm

    Beautiful story dear Laleh 😍❤️ Wishing you a very Happy New Year full of all abundance….

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  26. Warren Richards
    January 6, 2023 • 10:36 pm

    Kindness inspires, and will surely leave, a lasting mark! A lovely share! Happy New Year!

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