What secrets are you hiding from your parents?

Author: Shovan Chowdhury

My mother always complains, “Why don't you save money for the future?” My father regularly tells me saving is one of the most effective weapons for middle-class families future uncertainties. I have had a job for over a year, but before the end of the month, my wallet is always empty—literally, no savings for the future.

My parents think I waste money unnecessarily. But I don't smoke, neither consume alcohol nor buy expensive clothes. I also don't have any bad habit where I spend money irrelevantly.

Last year, I visited many slums for official purposes. There I decided to help poor children personally after seeing their clumsy inhumane condition in slum areas. So, I spend money from my monthly salary for poor children in help.

A surprising fact is that most of the slum children want to go to school, and they love to draw pictures. I send money to them regularly for their admission and school fees. I also purchase stationery items (e.g., books, khata, pens, pencils, sharpeners, pastel color boxes, and erasers) for them—gives me immense pleasure and self-satisfaction

Nobody knows about it—not even my parents, friends, and relatives. A few minutes ago, the mother of a kid called and told me, “Shovan Bhai, my daughter Sadia has ranked 1st in class 3.” She cried continuously. I couldn’t hear her voice, except her repeated crying.

I was silent for a few moments— an extremely happy moment which can’t be explained in words. Then, I sat on my room's balcony with a cup of tea. From there, I saw a 4– 5-year-old rag picker, a girl who was collecting garbage from the street. She was wearing only a torn pair of pants with no shoes on her feet.

At this age, she should be busy with her homework, playing with dolls or with other kids, drawing colorful pictures, and bringing up with the affection of parents. Unfortunately, she was on the street begging for money, collecting trash to sell for buying food. These homeless children don't get to eat properly the whole day; let alone study. I felt empty within to see the adorable little girl in a miserable condition.

Dad, Mom, I am sorry. I cannot be a ‘so-called’ responsible young person who saves money for his better future.

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Oh my god! This story really touched my heart! God bless you, young man, for doing such a great service to society at such a young age. There aren't many who would sacrifice future gains to help someone in the present. The world needs more people like you.

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