By Andrews Elsan   When a child is born, their book lies open — blank, pure, and waiting to be written. This metaphor, simple yet profound, captures one of life's most beautiful truths: we are all authors of our own stories, and the narrative we create shapes the person we become. From the first breath to the moment we step into adulthood, life unfolds like a magnificent novel, each chapter revealing new characters, challenges, and revelations. The First Pages: Colors of Innocence Each day, a new page turns. The first pages are filled with colors of innocence, laughter, and curiosity. A baby's first smile, the wonder in their eyes as they discover their own hands, the pure joy of hearing a familiar voice – these are the opening lines of every human story. In these early pages, the world is magical. Everything is new, everything matters, and every sensation writes itself into memory with vivid intensity. A butterfly's flight becomes an epic adventure. A mother's embra...

  W hy M iddle School Matters: The Truth About Friendships, Distractions, and Social Barriers in School By Andrews Elsan Middle school — particularly Classes 6, 7, and 8 — is more than just a time of changing textbooks and growing taller. It’s a critical phase in a student’s journey where study habits, friendships, confidence, and values begin to form deeply . Yet, during this stage, many students start to drift away from consistency in studies, often due to wrong influences, distractions, or rigid social expectations — sometimes even unintentionally encouraged by parents and society. 📚 Why Some Students Lose Focus in Classes 6–8 This phase marks a major transition from childhood to adolescence. Here's what often changes: Subjects become harder — Science splits into Physics, Chemistry, Biology; Social Science becomes more complex. Students begin searching for identity and peer approval . The desire to be “cool” or liked can sometimes matter mo...