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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

Having homesickness while away at school? Interesting experiences about homesickness

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Young children who are starting school at their very early ages cry whenever they are taken to school. The reason is simple, they want to stay with dad and mum at home as that gives them much joy. School is one place to make friends and mingle with all manner of people who come from different families and locations.  This writing explains and expresses some thoughts on homesickness on the part of students, signs noticeable in the behavior of one who is homesick and how to manage it.  NB: This content is not from an expert in a field like PSYCHOLOGY but based on true experiences noticed from observing a number of students from different levels of education. First of all, HOMESICKNESS is a strong desire or wish to return home while away from home (maybe at work, vacation, school etc) Why would somebody who has gone to college or the university feel homesick? A number of factors are responsible for this. Deprivation of parent's love Individuals with responsible parents are who show