The childhood

Generally all people have similar childhoods and all the kids look alike. At the early stages of life that later achievers seldom reveal distinguishing signs. Sometimes the childhood sends wrong signals. Who would’ve imagined that a dull kid would one day become Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist?
The childhood of Bill Gates had been ordinary. He showed little signs of promise. Bill loved solitude and often stayed holed up in the cellar. His mother did not like it. Mary did not understand why her son remained so quiet lost in himself? Bill would not play with his little sister Libby even. Mary feared Bill’s introvert nature might prove hurdle in his growth. She tried to keep him busy in various chores. But his brooding habbit did not go away which irritated her. Often the mother and the son argued.
Mary had a mother’s view and wanted her son to be active and chirpy like other boys. But she could not draw him out of his shell. Sometimes Mary suspected Bill was trying to ignore her deliberately. This added resentment to her worry. She had noticed that often Bill turned a deaf ear to her call. Infact, Bill did not want his thought process disturbed.
Bill used to spend a lot of time in his basement bedroom. Mary often asked what he was doing there over intercom?
‘I am thinking’, would be the patent reply.
What could a boy think about? He was too young for philosophy. The parents worried. Marry and William thought it was some psychological disorder and took Bill for a problem child. Bill was their only son and they had reasonable expectations from him.

First introduction to computer

William and Mary decided to consult psychiatrist about the behaviour of Bill. The psychiatrist talked to Bill and gave him some books to read. The books included some written by Dr. Sigmund Freud. It was a bit heavy for the young boy but Bill showed keen interest in them. The psychiatrist held several sessions with young Bill and assessed his personality and character. At last he reached at the conclusion that Bill suffered from no psychological disorder and there was no need to continue the counselling. But the psychiatrist considered it necessary to talk to Mary. He advised her not to worry her head over Bill. According to him some creative aspect was building up inside and he merely needed correct guidance.
The psychiatrist studied Bill for one year and concluded the boy had an intellegent brain. To Mary he said, “You must coordinate yourself with your son. Do not put any pressure on him. Let him be himself and do whatever he wishes to do. Your interference may harm his growth.”
Mary was a strong hearted woman and would not accept defeat easily. But she could not ignore the warning of the psychiatrist. She decided to act upon the advice of the psychiatrist.

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