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My Little Scholar

I have two reasons to write this post: I want to share the joy, and I want to register a milestone in my baby's life. A year ago, I was not a so happy mommy as I am today. I was really worried about the fact that my little boy was showing less interest in learning something through a formal education system. I couldn't understand the problem. I spent more time with him, sat down with him for longer hours, took many initiatives to drive this little wanderer. I was driving nearly 20 miles twice a week to take him to Kumon class. I thought that at least by looking at other kids he would get some interest in learning what is in a book. I took him to an Indian language class just to make him comfortable learning, listening and developing a longer attention span. Well, I did not see much for the efforts I had put. First thing, I am from India, and you know what that means when it comes to education. The effect was there, but I was so conscious not to overrule the rationale behind a