As a child, having neat handwriting seemed like a blessing. Every child strives to write better during their childhood since they believe their teacher won’t ever reprimand them for their poor handwriting. Some even receive reprimands. In these circumstances, children may feel more smaller, as if no one is there to protect them. With parents requesting neat handwriting, the home turns into an extension of the same judgement. It may have a detrimental effect on the child’s self-esteem and even their general academic achievement.
A story about handwriting has recently gone viral, but it’s unique in and of itself since the dad stood by his child when the teacher chastised him for having bad handwriting. Let’s investigate what transpired:
After the teacher reprimanded his child for having poor handwriting, the father spoke up for him:
An X user named Mihir Kalbelkar shared a page from his old school notebook. It included a plea for him to write better as well as his teacher’s critique of his shoddy handwriting. The teacher even asked his parents to sign the notebook. But instead of scolding his son, Mihir’s father wrote a letter to the teacher acknowledging the criticism while emphasising that his son was making an effort and that he needed encouragement rather than unrelenting criticism. The message said:
I think his handwriting is improving a lot when compared to what it was last year. He has been sincerely trying to improve his writing. Even from the above passage it can be seen that the letters have uniform height and slant. We should encourage a child if he is making an honest attempt in improving.
Commenting on his father’s note, Mihir wrote on X:
My dad not letting my teacher talk shit about my handwriting>>>>>
Check the original post below:
My dad not letting my teacher talk shit about my handwriting>>>>> pic.twitter.com/EmkN5uS0ii
— Mihir Karbelkar (@KarbelkarMihir) September 11, 2025
What was the response of internet users to the father’s note?
People were moved by this direct yet powerful response. With over 143K views, 3.4K likes, and hundreds of comments, the post quickly gained widespread attention on social media. Others praised the father for exemplifying what true support looks like, while many recalled their own parents who defended them in similar situations. His penmanship is superior to theirs, as many other internet users have revealed.
Have a look at some of the responses:
Bro the teacher simply had some beef w you frs
— aayush (@unfunnyaayush) September 11, 2025Aapki writing merese acchi hai
— manseaa 🌊 (@DanaDaalRey) September 11, 2025
mujhe toh lag rha bhai aapne hi black pen se double role krdiya jawan movie ki tarah😂 but wholesome only
— Shubh (@kadaipaneeeer) September 11, 2025
When I was in 1st grade, our teacher gave us a crazy homework assignment: we had to write the numbers from 1 to 100, and then in reverse from 100 to 1, *three times*! My dad signed the notebook, informing the teacher that I wouldn’t be doing this homework.
— Praneet Sah (@SahPraneet) September 11, 2025
Did the cursive hit the teacher? Trust me ; yours is better than mine (cursive) but I never got scolded! My friends complained- maybe because I got better marks, the reply was – my handwriting was understandable 🙂
— Chinmay Purav (@chinmay_purav) September 11, 2025
In the end, this widely shared story serves as a very important reminder. Children already experience enough stress at school; if the home adds to that stress, they feel alone and let down. However, it makes a big difference when parents choose to support their kids instead of scolding them. Even small words of encouragement can give a child confidence and a sense of importance, as Mihir’s father showed. That explains why so many people found this story entertaining on the internet. It serves as an example of how parental support may change a child’s self-perception and abilities.
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