Kimmy Schemy

Ram* is 6 years old. He is going to take the Grade School Entrance Test in Ateneo University, one of the best schools here in the Philippines. He enrolled in our review program and was expected at the center early this week. Unfortunately, he didn’t come. And when he finally showed up, he was late.

I took Ram right away to the room where he was going to take the assessment test. But he wouldn’t want  mommy to go. So, mom promised to buy him an iPod if he’s a good boy. But Ram still didn’t want to take the test saying that he doesn’t know what to do. I found out that doesn’t read that well yet. I asked from which school he is from, mom said from the school inside their subdivision. Oh, ok then…

Mom left but asked me fist if Ram’s nanny is allowed to stay with him, I said yes for now. The moment mom left, Ram started to act up. He didn’t want to answer his test and kept on calling his nanny’s name. He even dropped his pencil on purpose and ordered his nanny to pick it up. And to my surprise, the old woman, about 50 I guess, really got up from her chair to pick up the pencil. But I was fast, I said no it’s ok. I looked at Ram, asked him where his pencil was, told him to pick it up as I helped him out of his chair.HE DID.

Feeling defeated, Ram sulked on his seat as I explained each item to him. I can feel he wasn’t happy. He kept on complaining how ‘plenty’ the test was and that he didn’t know how to do it. For the most part, he just guessed.

When mom came back, I explained how the test went including how her son behaved. But to this, she just smiled and assured me how good his son is and that he is just not used to having me around. Before they left, I noticed Ram’s undid shoelaces and pointed it to mom.

Mom called the nanny and ordered her to do it…

Oh boy….

*not real name

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