Failure can be a catalyst for growth and success

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A case has been registered against three individuals accused of defrauding a businessman of Rs 12.2 lakh by forging documents and falsely assuring admission for his son at a junior college in Thane district, the police confirmed on Tuesday.

According to the Press Trust of India, the complainant, a Kalyan-based businessman, reported that his son had unfortunately failed the Std X board examinations. Seizing upon his desperation, the accused allegedly approached him with promises of securing his son's admission to a local junior college despite the academic setback. The trio reportedly fabricated a Secondary School Certificate (SSC) passing certificate. Subsequently, the accused informed the businessman that one of their so-called associates had been apprehended by the police while in possession of the counterfeit certificate. Under the pretext of shielding his son from potential legal repercussions, they pressured the businessman into paying Rs 12.2 lakh. Upon later realising that he had been deceived, the complainant approached the police and lodged a complaint.

Like bloodhounds who put their nose to a trail, conmen can scent desperation. They smell vulnerability. Their victims' desperation is the springboard from which they can drown their targets in a sea of deceit.

This is the reason why one must accept one's child's results and ask them to take the exam again, rather than seek admission by any means. In fact, this failure should be a lesson for the child, that one can pass exams with proper preparation. It is a lesson in determination and honesty which will hold good later in all other spheres of life. It is a test of character, where one learns from falling down, dusting oneself off and eventually succeeding. Failures have to be faced and fought against with honesty, not farce.