The Two Report Cards: Because Life Grades Beyond Marks Too!

                            “ Sunday Stories: The Success Secrets of Extraordinary”

Vedant was a bright boy in Class VIII. Every evening, his father would ask the same question at the dinner table:

“Did you complete your homework? How many marks did you score in today’s test?”

Vedant’s father believed that the only way to succeed in life was to top every exam. To him, grades were the ticket to a secure future. And co-curricular activities were just waste of time. 

But Vedant’s mother often noticed something else—her son’s eyes lit up when he played football, when he fixed a broken radio, or when he narrated stories at school functions. His talents weren’t always reflected in his report card.

One day, Vedant came home with his exam results. He stood at the door, nervous. He had scored “average” marks. His father’s face turned stern.

“This is not acceptable! You must study harder. Forget football and drama. Focus only on your books!”

That night, Vedant quietly cried. His mother gently said,

“Beta, don’t worry. You have another report card—one that doesn’t come from school, but from life.”

Vedant looked puzzled.

His mother explained,
“Your first report card is about academics. But your second report card is about confidence, creativity, leadership, problem-solving, kindness, and courage. These are the marks life gives you when you play, explore, and take part in activities beyond books.”

Months passed. Vedant’s mother encouraged him to balance study with football practice, debates, and science club projects. His father, though reluctant, allowed him to continue—just to see what happens.

Soon, Vedant’s football team won the district championship. He led the science club in making a low-cost water filter that caught the attention of the local newspaper. He grew bolder, more curious, and more resilient.

When the next exam results came, his marks were decent—not perfect, but enough. His father was surprised.

“Vedant,” he said slowly, “How did you manage both studies and all these activities?”

Vedant smiled,
“Because I was not afraid anymore. When I play football, I learn teamwork. When I debate, I learn to think fast. When I fix things, I learn patience. These things help me study better too. Life’s report card is just as important as the school’s one.”

For the first time, his father realized—he had been chasing only one kind of excellence. Achievements in co-curricular activities don’t compete with academics; they complete them.

From that day on, Vedant’s his father stopped measuring him only by grades. He also started celebrating his second report card too.

💬 Moral of the Story💬

Children are not machines built to produce marks. They are seeds with different potentials. Academics may open one door, but creativity, resilience, courage, and social intelligence open many more. 

🌟 Campaign Note 🌟 

Grades show knowledge, but co-curricular activities shape leaders. Which report card will you celebrate?

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