Life as I have Seen It

Author(s): Urmila S Dholakia
Publisher: Urmila S Dholakia

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Life As I've seen it
her class." I tried to calm her down. I wanted her to understand that she should confront any situation that she face in life. Instead of giving up, one should look for alternative solutions. I told her to think more about this, and to not feel pressurized. I advised her not to quit her studies. I told her she is unnecessarily becoming a victim of this situation, and so was her family.
I could see that Prasanna was feeling calmer and beginning to think positively. I took this opportunity to point out that I knew her teacher well and we mutually respected each other so this should help us. I suggested, that if she agrees then we can meet with the teacher.
Prasanna appeared relieved but still could not forgo the bitterness in her heart. She said, "Aunty, 1 do feel good after talking to you and I do agree with what you say but I do want some time to think over this. So after two days I will come to meet you." We agreed to do this as I did not want to put pressure on her. She thanked me and left.
Next day I went to meet the teacher. In the past I had met her for some issues with other students. She was happy to see me. She appeared less angry and ready to resolve the issue. I took this opportunity and told her about how both her and Prasanna were like my daughters and that I was proud of both of them. My wish was successful resolution of this issue from both the sides. The teacher said she would work on this. I was very happy to hear this.
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