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A Smart Daughter

She is already very smart. Maybe a bit more than I am and that is what I want. A smart daughter.

Published29 June 2026
Reading Time 5 mins
Author Stories of Nepal
Location Nepal
A Smart Daughter

She is already very smart. Maybe a bit more than I am and that is what I want. A smart daughter.

"She is already very smart. Maybe a bit more than I am and that is what I want. A smart daughter. But the future seems difficult with all the competition. In the future, I want her to be happy. And when she is sad I wish to be beside her giving her words of hope. Children should have days to look forward to. Parents who can tell them about positive stories and show them the good in living. And when things fail they also need someone to give them hope."

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