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Father and Son

In the captivating moral story "Father and Son," an elderly father advises his hot-tempered son to count to one hundred before reacting in anger, teaching him an important lesson about self-control. After the son promises to follow this advice, he unexpectedly receives a blow from his father's walking stick, and by the time he counts to seventy-five, he helplessly watches his father leave in a cab, illustrating the consequences of losing one's temper. This very short moral story serves as an easy reminder of the importance of patience and reflection in moments of anger, making it a valuable addition to moral stories for kids.

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Father and Son - Aesop's Fable illustration about anger management, parental guidance, consequences of impulsivity
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that managing one's temper is crucial, as a moment of anger can lead to regret and missed opportunities for reconciliation."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
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story for class 8
Theme
anger management
parental guidance
consequences of impulsivity
Characters
Father
Son
paternal walking-stick

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