I'm a proud mum

I'm a proud mum
by javaneh29
07-Oct-2008
 

Two yrs ago I was really worried about my son. At 16 he left school and wanted to go to college to study art! Ok I thought I'll go with that but alas, he got fed up with it after a few months and left college too. I was worried that he would drift into a life of nothingness as so many kids his age do here in the UK.

However much to my surprise he decided he wanted to be a hairdresser and found himself an apprenticeship with HOB ... its big here I dont know about the US. He has been there 18 months now and struggled with long hours, sometimes 7 days a week and next to nothing pay. He's shown his dedication and commitment and never fails to get into work on time. He is happy and excited about what hes doing and he is fully qualified in a few months, in half the time it should have taken him.¨Tonight he has told me he is one of the hairdresers for the MOBO awards next week.

Im proud of him because although this wasnt what I ever thought he would end up doing .... I saw him as a legal professional or a famous artist !!! .. he is happy and sucessful in what he has chosen for himself. Not many kids his age have found what he has.

Balatarin
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Darius Kadivar

If he is Happy That's All that counts

by Darius Kadivar on Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:00 AM PDT

I am sure you needn't worry.

Best wishes to Mother and Son.

Come to think of it I need a haircut ;0)


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Darius Kadivar

If he is Happy That's All that counts

by Darius Kadivar on Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:00 AM PDT

I am sure you needn't worry.

Best wishes to Mother and Son.

Come to think of it I need a haircut ;0)


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ebi amirhosseini

when you love what you do.....

by ebi amirhosseini on Wed Oct 08, 2008 05:38 AM PDT


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javaneh29

Thanks all of you

by javaneh29 on Wed Oct 08, 2008 03:36 AM PDT

So much thanks to you all for your lovely comments. It is one of my biggest pleasures to know that my children are happy and confident in themselves and what they do in their lives. What more can a parent ask for?

I showed my son what I had written and your comments .. he was so touched and went to work today with the biggest smile on his sweet face.

Today is a big day for him as he has to prepare for next wednesday and the award ceremony. He has 8 girls ( dancers) to hairdress for. So if you watch the show at all, you will know that my boy did their hair!!

 Thanks again for your support and sweet thoughts

Javaneh


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Majid

Javaneh

by Majid on Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:28 AM PDT

There is a Chinese proverb that says:

Do what you "LOVE" to do  and do it with love, and money chases you.

A few words for your son...............

There's this thing called "job satisfaction" that you take home with you at the end of the day. and if you feel that, you're one of the lucky ones.

Best wishes for your young man.


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That's awesome! and just

by skatermom (not verified) on Tue Oct 07, 2008 08:37 PM PDT

That's awesome! and just think you'll always have a stylist at your beck and call. Frankly I'm jealous. Tahirih is correct in saying that you should be proud in thinking outside of the typical Iranian parental box.


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Wonderful

by Sara D. (not verified) on Tue Oct 07, 2008 08:12 PM PDT

How wonderful. Good for him for finding a profession that he enjoys and how wonderful for him to have such a supportive mom! So many Iranian parents push their kids to become "doctor ya mohandess" even if the kids have no interest in either profession...it's so refreshing to see someone like you who supports and encourages her son to be what he wants to be :) Best of luck to your son and cheers to you!


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Yes ,You Should Be Proud

by darius on Tue Oct 07, 2008 06:06 PM PDT

Dear Javane

Raising a child is not easy ,I know that for  fact because I have a son

myself .I wish you both luck .


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ebi amirhosseini

Javaneh Jaan !!

by ebi amirhosseini on Tue Oct 07, 2008 05:07 PM PDT

wish him the best.


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Tahirih

You should also be proud of yourself too.

by Tahirih on Tue Oct 07, 2008 05:04 PM PDT

For thinking outside our typical Iranian parent box!!! You're way of thinking is like a fresh  of breath air compare to typical Iranian parents who want a doctor , an engineer, a lawyer and may be a pharmacist!!

I have reach where you are , and as long as my children are contributors to society , happy doing what they are doing and doing their best, that is what I want.

Your son is lucky to have you and to have such an exciting career.

Most regards,

Tahirih


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