Last week, my Kuya Liam had their school's Recognition day!
He surprised both me and Papa when the award that he got was the Academic Excellence award! There are only five awardees in each class and only one got that award. He got a certificate and a gold medal for that.
Being new to everything we didn't know what to expect. Yes, we knew he'd be presented an award a simple certificate and that's it. Everything that happened that day was a surprise for all of us.
We were all happy of course!
As a proud parent, I shared a short video and a photo of his medal and certificate on my FB account. Real friends sent their warmest and sincere greetings and we, especially Liam was really happy about it!
I just find it unfair when after saying, "Congratulations, Liam!" may kasunod na, "teacher kasi nanay e!" or "Syempre, teacher nanay!" or"Kina-career kasi ng Mama!"
May iba, hindi na sinasabi pero yun ang iniisip!
Grrrr!
So what if he's a child of a teacher?!
So dapat, lahat ng anak ng teacher sa buong mundo puro honor students na, di ba?!
It just so happens that his mum's work is in the field of education!
I find it unfair for Liam.
He has really worked hard to achieve that.
If you have only seen him give up his "gadget time" or play time, even his afternoon naps so he can finish off a book, do extra activity, or finish his homework. This, in addition to balancing his time and energy as he also has tennis training and swimming!
My son got the award not because I am a teacher, but because he deserved it!
