Introduction
Abraham Lincoln was the President of America. His father was a hard working cobbler. Lincoln worked harder than his father and he became the President. After becoming the President, he fought for the equality of people and brought peace between the black and the white people. “A Letter From Abraham Lincoln to His Son’s Teacher” is a letter written by Lincoln to his son’s teacher. This letter shows Lincoln’s vision and his idea about real education.
Theme of Abraham Lincoln’s Letter
Abraham Lincoln’s son joins school for the first time. Lincoln writes a letter to his teacher explaining what education is and his vision for the younger generation. In his letter, Lincoln wants the teacher to teach his son not only subjects and books but to teach life. He wants the teacher to teach him gently. His son should learn that 10 cents earned is valuable than a dollar found. It is good to fail than to cheat. His son must not envy others. He should learn to be glorious in failure and sad in success.
Teaching Faith, Love and Courage
Lincoln says that to live life we need faith, love and courage. He does not want his son to learn just from books but to go out and learn from nature. His son should know that every scoundrel has a hero, for an enemy there is a friend and for every bad politician there is a leader. His son must be courageous to be impatient and patient to be brave. He must have faith in himself, so that he will have faith in mankind.
Idea of Listening
Lincoln wants his son to listen to all people. He should not believe in whatever he hears. His son should filter what he hears and take only good things. He must be unique. He must believe himself and not follow the crowd. He must be confident with his talents and brains.
Conclusion
Through this letter Lincoln not only orders the teacher but teaches life to all of us. Though this letter was written long back, it still holds truth and is applicable even today.
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