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The True Story Of A Famous Scientist And His Incredible Mother
A story about a famous research scientist who had made several very important medical breakthroughs. He was being interviewed by a newspaper reporter who asked him why he thought he was able to be so much more creative than the average person. What set him so far apart from others? He responded that, in his opinion, it all came from an experience with his mother that occurred when he was about two years old.
He had been trying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he lost his grip on the slippery bottle and it fell, spilling its contents all over the kitchen floor” a veritable sea of milk! When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of yelling at him, giving him a lecture, or punishing him, she said, Ahmad, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have rarely seen such a huge puddle of milk. Well, the damage has already been done. Would you like to get down and play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up? Indeed, he did.
After a few minutes, his mother said, You know, Ahmad, whenever you make a mess like this, eventually you have to clean it up and restore everything to its proper order. So, how would you like to do that? We could use a sponge, a towel, or a mop. Which do you prefer? He chose the sponge and together they cleaned up the spilled milk. His mother then said, You know, what we have here is a failed experiment in how to effectively carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Lets go out in the back yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can discover a way to carry it without dropping it.
The little boy learned that if he grasped the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What a wonderful lesson! Moral This renowned scientist then remarked that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to make mistakes. Instead, he learned that mistakes were just opportunities for learning something new, which is, after all, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment doesn’t work, we usually learn something valuable from it.
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Comment by UGWUOZOR CYNTHIA CHINONSO on July 30, 2012 at 6:14pm -
That a good advice for parents
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Comment by almada garris on May 27, 2012 at 2:07am -
AND THE CHILDREN ARE WHAT THEY LEARN. BECOMES A WHOLE GENARATION OF VIOLENCE,
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Comment by Earl Okezie on December 1, 2011 at 1:19pm -
when I choose to talk to my four-year old daughter and two-year son rather than flog them, my wife and mother-in law thinks i am spoiling them. Now, I feel so much on the right track. Thanks for this piece
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Comment by Solomon Omoike on December 1, 2011 at 11:37am -
Quite remarkable!!! African parents, a lesson for you all. Beating is not the answer all the time.
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Comment by Ruqayya Suleiman Muazu on November 25, 2011 at 12:42pm -
So motivational,inspirational,thoughtful and a very great lesson for all.Mothers something there for you to learn.
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Comment by mila ice on November 22, 2011 at 12:31pm -
what a great lesson.
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Comment by Mary on November 21, 2011 at 10:34am -
very interesting
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Comment by NWAHAM IFEOMA on November 20, 2011 at 9:10am -
Hmmn, quite interesting story with great lessons for all to learn. Making mistakes doesnt mean u are a monster or a failure, just learn a lesson or two from the mistake and move on.
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Comment by sallymon on November 19, 2011 at 4:39pm -
Very good lesson for all
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Comment by Babatunde Ayodeji on November 19, 2011 at 3:29pm
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What are u doin dere, is dat milk place on ur head? 4 d nxt 3days no milm 4 u. Dats What i'll hear 4rm my mum.
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