Left-handed Person More Likely to be a Genius

Being left-handed has long carried a stigma in Igbo culture. It is considered improper to give or receive items with the left hand, and left-handed children are often forced to adapt to using their right hand for essential tasks like eating and writing. The right hand is seen as the "appropriate" or "honorable" hand, while the left is viewed as less acceptable. As a result, many left-handed individuals become ambidextrous, not by choice, but by necessity.

In schools, left-handed children were historically made to write with their right hands, often through coercion or punishment. This cultural emphasis on the right hand not only disrupted their natural abilities but also eroded their confidence and creativity. Imagine being right-handed and suddenly forced to use your left hand for most tasks—something that feels unnatural and frustrating. This is the daily experience of many left-handed individuals growing up in such an environment.

But there is nothing wrong with being left-handed. There is nothing wrong with using the left hand to do what a right-handed person does with their right hand. The real issue lies in the cultural belief that the left hand is somehow inferior or inappropriate.

This way of thinking extends beyond just handedness—it reflects a broader tendency in society to reject natural differences and enforce conformity. Whether it is left-handedness, unique talents, or unconventional ways of thinking, cultures that suppress natural diversity risk stifling potential. Can you see the bigger picture now?