LEADING BY EXAMPLE: A MOTHER’S LESSON
On the special occasion of Mother’s Day, let us reflect on the quiet yet powerful lessons that mothers teach their children every day—sometimes through advice and sometimes by setting an example.
One day, a lady took her two children to watch a movie. At the ticket counter, she was told that tickets cost ₹50 each, while children below five years could enter free. When asked about their ages, she honestly replied, “One is three and the other is six,” and paid for two tickets.
The booking clerk, surprised, said, “You could have saved money by saying the elder child is five. Who would have known?”
The mother calmly replied,
“Others may not have known, but my children would have known that I was lying. I don’t want to teach them dishonesty.”
What a profound lesson!
Motherhood is not only about love and care—it is about values, integrity, and leading by example. A mother’s actions shape the character of her children far more than her words.
As Mahatma Gandhi wisely said,
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
This mother chose honesty over convenience, knowing that her small act would leave a lifelong impression on her children.
Today, let us salute all mothers who nurture not just lives, but strong values and good character. Their silent sacrifices and everyday examples build a better society.
Happy Mother’s Day! 💖
