Once upon a time, there was a middle-aged person, living in a small town. By profession he was a Clerk. He was an honest citizen. He used to go in time, to office. Did his work sincerely. Paid all his Bills in time. He used to spend his time with the children. He valued education. His perpetual advice to his kids was to be study hard, get a government job and then retire in peace. This was the only way to make money, that he knew.
But he could not inspire his son. There was always a scarcity for money. Son could not see any movie in a theater. Could not own even a second hand motorcycle. Once the father took the family to a restaurant, the day he got a raise. Limited food was ordered. All of them pretended to be full. On reaching home, mother had to cook once again. Could not attend weddings, because he never had proper clothes or shoes.
Son does not want to follow the footsteps of his father. He wants to make money, come what may. One night he runs away. Changes his name as well as surname, so that his parents need not be ashamed of him. Grew beard so that the no one in his town, recognises him.
Initially he sells an elephant tusk. Makes huge profit. He lives off for a couple of months. He then sells Tiger skin. This time it is a super duper profit. So he specializes in animal products. He lives happily there after. Goddess of Wealth is kind to him. He has not one but several properties.
in due course of time he gets married and has children. Like his father he gave the best of education to his kids. He wants to have three children, one of them to be a police officer; to make sure he is not caught. Second one to be a judge. Incase he is caught, judgment could be tilted in his favour or delay the proceedings. After his death he wanted to spend time in heaven, therefore third one has be a priest.
God is kind to him, once again. Gives him three able children. Instead of protecting helpless citizens, the kids have one and only one agenda; to protect their father.
Ths is a work of fiction. But it could very well be a factual case study.
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