If you are a curious person and never gotten into trouble before, I can easily describe you as a curiously meek individual. In fact, curiosity is simply another adjective to describe a certified trouble finding, pokenosing individual. And he who finds trouble will see one, afterall "an inquisitive/curious monkey gets a bullet through the head."
In like manners, a curious mind can also be a willing mind, hungry to learn and make meaningful impact. And he who wishes to learn will have his curiosity/willingness leading him to some highly interesting or incredibly dark places. On several occasions, the curiosity of a willing learner plunges him into an abyss.
As a child, I was more quiet than curious. I asked questions, but not on regular occasions. My case wasn't helped by the culture that relegates little kids to the position of mere listeners and none speakers around adults. Back then, asking a presumably silly question will get you a stern look; heck, I've been spanked for asking many questions before. Ever since, I learnt to keep my mouth shut.
On getting to the senior secondary school, I was encouraged to ask questions as an aspiring scientist. Our chemistry teacher back then, Mr. Oladele always said to us, "curiosity is an important characteristic of a scientist. If you are not curious, you won't get answers to science and life's most important questions." With that, I reawaken my hibernating sense of curiosity.
Well, my first act with the renewed curiosity dragged me back into the hole it was - it got me in trouble. It happened that we were having a Biology class and I decided to ask a question about chromosomes. I was expecting good answers to my curious question only to be savagely mocked by the teacher. He didn't answer my question, instead he replied with another question to prove that my question was more stupid than smart.
Of course I supplied the wrong answer to his question and was roundly laughed at by everyone in the class. Since then, my sense of curiosity returned to hibernation. For the remaining two and half years I spent in senior school, I never asked or answered any question in the class. I'd rather have a teacher punish me for lack of response than make me look stupid again.
The event that was supposed to break me actually made me a better person in some ways. Due to the fact that I know I may get mocked again for asking questions, I found a way to satisfy my curiosity : instead of asking people questions, I search for the answers myself. Though it has made some situations difficult for me since no man is an island, it has also helped build me some very important life skills.
Despite my experience, one of the things I've taught people around me is to be openly curious. An openly curious soul will get into trouble or mocked at one time or the other, but the advantage of being openly curious far outweighs the disadvantage. A curious soul will make many mistakes, but he will have many more rights than wrongs.
Be openly curious. Explore!
Haha.... Be openly curious. I like that. Though your teacher needs a cane for answering a question with a question. Some teachers have to learn to be accommodating.
It is nice to know you never gave up your curious side.
Thanks for sharing.
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All those yeye teachers that made life hard for someone back then. I don't know what they stand to gain from being wicked. Power hungry folks.
While counting how being openly curious has landed us in many trouble and made us a subject of mockery, we can not take-away the depths of answers it has equally bring us in terms with.
#dreamerforlife.
Curiosity has answered a lot of questions; it has raised even more. A life without curiosity is a listless one.
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You're more than welcome dear🙂
It is better to stay away from people who try to silence or ridicule others' curiosity. I think this is their way of dealing with their own complexes.
I'm glad you found your way to satisfy your curiosity, but it's not a trait to hide or be ashamed of. People who mock others should be ashamed of it. I hope you will find a courage to be vocal about your curiosity again, not only teach others about it:)
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Just like you rightly said, some power hungry dudes with their silly complexes take pride in ridiculing another person's curiosity. I've learnt to ignore them and do what satisfies my curiosity.
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100%, do what is is best for you!
Oh! He should have answered your question, curiosity is much expected at that age, reason why we were sent to learn in school.
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Well, I hope someone will teach those teachers that they are to help a young student find answers to life's multitude of questions, not to ridicule the ones who are bold enough to ask about it.
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Hahaha 😂😂
I can't stop laughing at your curious action and n the class🤣🤣
Ur teacher could have played along o
Curiousity is a good attribute if u ask me me..#dreemport
Don't mind the mumu guy. He is one of those totalitarian dudes that wants every student to fear and respect him at the same time. I wish I could see the guy now and talk some sense into his big head.
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You were curious to know the answer he should have just given you, me I don't understand some teachers I
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That's their way now : embarrass a student that shows some form of intelligence so that they can have absolute control of the class without being doubted since they know they aren't good enough in the first place. That guy still dey vex me.😂
It's their way, you no need vex again, just leave them on their lane
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