A mother is furious after her son calls her from summer camp and requests that she pick him up. She storms into the camp, surprising everyone. “What’s the problem, honey? Why are you so upset?” Lucinda inquired, concerned. She was concerned about Aaron, her 10-year-old son, whom she had sent to a summer camp. She wasn’t thrilled with the idea of a summer camp, to begin with, but when Aaron insisted that all of his friends were going and he wanted to join them, Lucinda had no choice but to agree!!!
Lucinda’s heart started racing fast when Aaron called her in the middle of the camp, all sad and crying, wanting to come home. He’d been so desperate to join the camp that he’d tried a hunger strike by refusing to eat dinner one night after she’d said no. She wondered what had happened to compel him to return home. “What’s the problem, honey? Why are you so upset?” Lucinda inquired, concerned. She was concerned about Aaron, her 10-year-old son, whom she had sent to a summer camp.
She wasn’t thrilled with the idea of a summer camp to begin with, but when Aaron insisted that all of his friends were going and he wanted to join them, Lucinda had no choice but to agree. Lucinda’s heart started racing fast when Aaron called her in the middle of the camp, all sad and crying, wanting to come home. He’d been so desperate to join the camp that he’d tried a hunger strike by refusing to eat dinner one night after she’d said no. She wondered what had happened to compel him to return home.
Aaron was overjoyed a few weeks ago when his friends told him about the summer camp. With no parents present, it would be more than a week-long experience! They would also play games, have campfires, and have a good time. There was also a sports competition between teams from different camps, and Aaron enjoyed sports. As a mother, Lucinda was concerned about Aaron when he insisted on going because he’d never been so far away from her. She didn’t want him to go because the camp was miles away and he was only ten years old.
“I brought my child here because I thought it would be a fun activity for him. What gives you the impression that he doesn’t deserve it? “She inquired angrily. But Aaron was dead set on going to the camp. “Mom, all of my friends are coming! Please! I’d like to go! “He was adamant. “But, honey,” Lucinda objected. “We could always do something different this summer… Perhaps a family vacation? Me, you, and your father?” Aaron insisted, “NO, mom!” “That’s something we always do. Mom, please! Please!!”
Lucinda eventually gave in, and Aaron was crying in camp. “This was obviously not a good idea. But, children! They don’t pay attention! “She told herself this. “Are you coming, mom?” Aarron asked over the phone. “I don’t want to be here any longer.” “I’m leaving the house right now, honey,” Lucinda said, grabbing the car keys from the bowl on the living room shelf. “It may take some time, but I’ll be there.” “I’ll be waiting for you…
Mom, I should not have come here. All of the other boys are older than me, and they make me feel bad. The sports coach refused to let me compete, and those guys are making fun of me!” “What?” Lucinda came to a complete halt. “What exactly occurred?” “Tomorrow is a running competition between various camps. Mom, you know how much I enjoy sports, but they won’t let me participate because I’m only ten years old. The other boys are all older than me, and they believe I am incapable of competing with them. I’m really sorry, Mom.” “Does that explain your sadness, Aaron?”
“Yes, mother. I’ve just returned to my tent and am sitting alone. I’d like to return home “He continued, his voice breaking. “All right, honey,” Lucinda said as she walked into his bedroom and pulled a file from a drawer. “I’ll be present. You only need to do one thing until then. Please stop crying and wait for me.” “Okay, mother. Please arrive soon.” Lucinda hung up the phone and drove directly to Luke’s camp. She drove for hours, especially given the traffic, and as soon as she arrived, she stormed into the camp director’s office.
“Do you agree, ma’am? How can I assist you?” Mr. Harrington, the director, inquired. “In a way, SIR,” she raged, “I was forced to come here because of what happened to my son.” “My name is Lucinda Jones, and I am Aaron’s mother. I heard he was turned down to participate in your upcoming competition because he is younger than the other kids. I brought my child here because I thought it would be a fun activity for him. What gives you the impression that he doesn’t deserve it?” “Well, Mrs. Jones,” Mr. Harrington responded defensively. “Didn’t Aaron tell you they were all 13-year-olds? Aaron is only ten years old, and we have the ability—”
“Take a look, sir,” Lucinda said, pointing to the file she’d brought with her. “My 10-year-old son has won seven medals and competed successfully in several running championships. His age has nothing to do with his ability, and I know your decision disappointed Aaron. You should give him a chance, in my opinion. No child deserves to be so discouraged!” Mr. Harrington agreed to allow Aaron to compete after Lucinda persuaded him. “All right,” he sighed. “If you insist, I’ll let you.”
To everyone’s surprise, Aaron won first place in the competition and set a record the next day. Everyone was surprised, except Lucinda, who had always believed in her son. Mr. Harrington smiled nervously and apologized to Aaron as he handed him the medal. “Aaron, please accept my apologies. Your mother was correct. Age has no bearing on ability, and every child has the potential to win “He stated. Meanwhile, the other kids were all applauding Aaron.