I'm here to share one of the most impressive article that I ever read.
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Jason came from a good family with two loving parents, two brothers and a sister. They were all successful academically and socially. They lived in a posh neighbourhood. Jason had everything a boy could desire. But he was always into some kind of mischief. He wasn't a bad kid who caused trouble, but he always wound up in the thick of things.
In first grade, Jason was labeled Special Ed. They tried to keep him out of the regular classes. In middle school, he was the "misfit troublemaker." In high school, although never officially tested, Jason was tagged with having attention deficit disorder (ADD). More often than not, his teachers kicked him out of class. His first report card had one C and the rest Ds.
One Sunday the family was enjoying brunch at the country club when a teacher stopped and said, "Jason doing so well these days. We're pleased and delighted."
"You must be mixing us up with another family," said the father. "Our jason is worthless. He is always in trouble. We are so embarrassed and just can't figure out why."
As the teacher walked away, the mother remarked, "you know, honey, come to think of it, Jason hasn't been in trouble for a month. He's even been going to school early and staying late. I wonder what's up?"
The second nine-week grading period was finally up. As usual, Jason's mom and dad expected low grades and unsatisfactory marks in behavior. Instead, he achieved four As and three Bs and honors in citizenship. His parents were baffled.
"Who did you sit by to get these grades? the dad asked sarcastically.
"I did it all myself." Jason humbly answered.
Perplexed and still not satisfied, the parents took Jason back to school to meet with the principal. He assured them that Jason was doing very well.
"We have a new guidance counselor and she seems have touched your son in special way," he said. "His self-esteem is much better and he's doing great this term. I think you should meet her."
When the trio approached, the woman had her head down. It took a moment for her to notice she had visitors. When she did, she leaped her feet and began gesturing with her hands.
"What's this?" asked Jason's father indignantly. "Sign language? Why, she can't even hear."
"That's why she's so great," said Jason, jumping in between them. "She does more than hear, Dad. She listens!"
By Dan Clark
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I'm not going to tell how I feel through this post but if you're with me, same way of though, you probably know what I'm saying.
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