SC-S29/W4- Nostalgia Of The Liitle Me : People Who Shaped My Childhood.
Assalamu Alaikum and greetings and love to all my beloved moderators and dear members of the Story On Steem community. Hope you all are healthy and well by God's grace. Alhamdulillah, I am also fine with your prayers. Today I am here to participate in an emotional and memorable challenge organized by the Story On Steem community titled SC-S29/W4 – “Nostalgia Of The Little Me : People Who Shaped My Childhood”. This challenge made me look back to the people of my childhood whose love,Discipline and education have helped me become who I am today.
Who is the person (or people) that shaped your childhood the most?
My parents and my grandfather played the biggest role in shaping my childhood. When talking about parents, there is nothing new to say, because the memory and contribution of parents in the life of every person is incomparable. Since I was young, my mother has taken care of me, taught me good and bad. Dad was also a strong shadow of dependence, whose presence gave me a sense of security.But in spite of all this love, grandfather's role in my childhood was different and very important. My grandfather loved me very much since childhood. He was the first to take me to school when I was only five years old. Even today, if I close my eyes, I can see. I am walking on the way to school with my grandfather's strong hand in my hand.
I wasn't alone. My cousin, who is my age, was also by my side. We both grew up together, went to school together holding grandfather's hand. The excitement , fear and joy of that day. The feeling that was created by combining everything, is still deeply embedded in my heart. The fear of what would happen if we were without grandfather's hand seemed to be in both of us.Today, grandfather is no longer with us. So his memories became more emotional. Sometimes it seems that even if he is not there, the lessons of courage, discipline and being a good person still guide me today. The childhood moments spent with my grandfather are one of the most precious treasures of my life.
Just as parents shaped my life, grandfather's contribution made my childhood richer and more memorable. So to speak, my childhood means mother-Father's love and walking with grandfather's hand are some indelible memories.
What is your earliest or most memorable memory with this person?
One of the earliest and most vivid memories of my life is associated with the first day of school. That day was a completely new environment for me, unknown people, and an unknown fear. Just then Dada stood beside me and held my hand tightly. I can still feel the warmth of holding his hand.In the morning he made me with his own hands. Getting dressed, packing bags, then walking slowly to school. There was a kind of reassuring reassurance about everything. My cousin was also with us. We were walking hand in hand on both sides of grandfather, and repeatedly looked at the school and asked with mixed feelings of fear and excitement. What will the school be like?
When Dada was leaving us in front of the school gate, it felt like the whole world was starting anew. Even in the midst of fear, there was a message of faith and courage in his eyes. I may not remember anything that was said at that moment, but his presence gave me courage. That is the greatest memory for me.This little day has become one of the most profound memories of my childhood.Because that day I understood for the first time. If you are afraid, if you hold someone's hand, the way becomes easier.
How did this person guide, support, or discipline you during childhood?
As a child, I was guided never through strict discipline, but through love and understanding. Grandfathers and parents, they all believed that if a child is taught, not by fear, but by understanding, that education lasts longer.If I made a mistake, Dada would first sit me quietly by himself. He was not angry, but there was a firmness in the look in his eyes and in the tone of his voice, which in itself explained the wrong. Why the work is not right, what would have been better. He explained in very simple terms. That is why his rule was quiet, but profoundly influential.
My parents were my greatest hope. They always stand by the small problems of studies or life. He encouraged me to make my own decisions, and patiently corrected me when I went wrong. They never put too much pressure on me, but encouraged me to do it.In this way, rule with love, and rule with care. This balance taught me to be confident from a young age. Even today, if you read it in a difficult moment of life, it seems,This support and guidance from childhood has made me strong from the inside out.
What values, habits, or lessons did you learn from them?
The education I received from my parents and grandfather in my childhood was hidden not only in words but also in their daily behavior. They never gave great advice, but taught us how to be a good person through their own work.The biggest value I have learned is discipline and responsibility. Dada was very strict. Being on time, trying to keep my word and doing my own responsibilities. These habits were instilled in me from him. Even today, when one is slacking off in any work, one remembers grandfather's strict but loving face.
I learned compassion and patience from my parents. They never ruled us in anger. If you make a mistake, explain why it went wrong and how to fix it. This education has taught me to forgive others' mistakes easily and to make decisions by understanding the situation.Another important lesson was to be honest and respect hard work. We have been taught since childhood that there is no easy path in life, but there is peace in the right path. This faith keeps me on the right path even today.These values have now become part of my nature. I often follow that teaching unknowingly,I understand. These small lessons in childhood have made me who I am today.
How does their influence still reflect in your life today?
Today, when I look back on my life, I realize that the lessons learned in childhood are never lost, rather they become more evident with time. The values learned from my parents and grandfather are now part of my daily life.Whenever I have to make a decision, I do it thoughtfully rather than suddenly. This habit comes from the sense of discipline and responsibility learned from grandfather. Be it work or relationship. I always try to do my duty properly, because I was taught from childhood that shirking responsibility is a sign of weakness.
I also clearly feel their influence in dealing with people. Patience and empathy learned from my parents help me to listen carefully to others. I try to understand someone's position before judging him, because I was once interpreted that way.
What keeps me strong the most is honesty. Sometimes the easy road comes up, but that's when I remember that childhood lesson. If you are honest, even if the road is difficult, the mind is calm. This belief still stops me from going astray today.Dada is no longer with us today, but the way he showed, the feeling of his hand holding me, every day gives me the courage to follow the right path. I can do everything well,This silent influence from his childhood has been the biggest force behind him.
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Greetings,
Thank you so much for participating in the contest.
In most of our lives, family especially parents and grandparents play a big role in shaping childhood through love, guidance, and values. You have presented this very beautifully.
The memory of your first day at school and the presence of your grandfather are clearly reflected in your writing. Teaching through understanding instead of strictness is truly praiseworthy.
You clearly explained how values like discipline, responsibility, patience, and honesty are reflected in your present life. You have shared a wonderful post. It would have been even better if some real photos were included.