Tutorial and Inventive Writing Journal Vikram Karve: The “Position Mannequin” Mother and father

STORY ON PARENTING by VIKRAM KARVE 

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THE “ROLE MODEL” PARENTS

Story by Vikram Karve

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“BEST PARENTS” AWARD

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“And – the “Greatest Mother and father Award” goes to…” the College Principal was
saying.

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This was the primary time I used to be listening to of a “Greatest Mother and father” Award.

I’ve seen loads of awards, trophies and prizes being given to
college students – however – by no means earlier than had I seen a “Greatest Mother and father” Award being given to
Mother and father.

The awards ceremony started after the grand annual day program of the
college.

One after the other – varied awards and prizes had been introduced – for college kids of
every class – and – trophies for “homes” for sports activities and extra-curricular
actions.

After which – the Principal introduced {that a} new award was being instituted
for the primary time – the “Greatest Mother and father” Award – and she or he defined the factors
– participation of fogeys in PTA conferences, as guardian volunteers, serving to
set up and taking curiosity and energetic participation in varied actions –
outward certain camps, subject journeys, journey actions and many others.– and taking eager
curiosity in sports activities, dramatic and artistic actions of their son.

After which – the Principal introduced the names of the dad and mom who had gained the
“Greatest Mother and father” Trophy.

The couple sitting subsequent to me leapt up from their seats with spontaneous
pleasure – wanting on the expression of awe and happiness radiating from their faces
– it appeared that they didn’t have an inkling about this new “greatest dad and mom” award
– and successful the award was a shock for them – a stunning shock.

I rose from my seat and stood within the aisle – making means for the younger “greatest
guardian” couple to stroll to the stage to gather their trophy.

As soon as they had been on the stage – the Principal effusively praised the
dad and mom for being so completely concerned in all elements of parenting of the son
and “investing” a lot in direction of the general growth of their baby.

The Principal emphasised the truth that they had been most likely the one
dad and mom who had been completely synergized collectively – each of them – all the time in
concord – collaborating so properly with the college and lecturers for all occasions
and actions pertaining to their son – they’d supplied one of the best atmosphere
for the all-round growth of their son – an excellent instance of “holistic” parenting
which was mirrored within the glorious efficiency of their son.

She summed up by saying that they had been splendid “position mannequin” dad and mom – an
inspiration to all dad and mom.

The Chief Visitor gave the “Greatest Mother and father” Trophy to the “Position Mannequin”
Mother and father together with a quotation.

Then – the Principal referred to as their son on the stage for a bunch photograph.

Their son – a wise boy – round 12 – got here on stage – he had gained a number of
prizes – for lecturers – for sports activities – for debating – for social actions –
and for being one of the best all-rounder in his class – really a meritorious pupil.

I checked out them with admiration because the stood so resplendently on the
stage – smiling for the {photograph} – proud dad and mom with their sensible baby –
an ideal “splendid” household – certainly a “position mannequin” for others.

After the college annual day operate was over – I walked to the lawns
for tea.

“Thanks for coming…” the Principal mentioned to me.

“How may I refuse your invitation – particularly as I used to be on the town…” I
mentioned to her.

The Woman Principal was my classmate – we had studied collectively on this
very college greater than 30 years in the past.

“It was very progressive to have a “Greatest Mother and father” award…” I mentioned to her –
then – I gestured to the “Greatest Mother and father” and their son – and – I mentioned, “have a look at
them – a perfect household – sensible son – good dad and mom – “position fashions” – as you
described them…”

“Sure – “good” – apart from one factor…” she mentioned.

“Aside from one factor…?” I requested her – curious.

“The dad and mom – they’re divorced…” she mentioned.

“What…?” I exclaimed – bowled over.

“Unbelievable – isn’t it…?” she mentioned, “however – it’s true – they’re
divorced – for practically six years now…”

I appeared on the “greatest dad and mom” – at their sensible son – and I mentioned:

“The dad and mom – husband and spouse – they’ve divorced one another – however –
they haven’t divorced their son…”

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Pricey Reader:

It’s true – isn’t it…?

You may divorce your partner – however – you’ll be able to by no means “divorce” your
youngsters.

Do you agree…?

Or – do you have got a special view…?

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VIKRAM KARVE