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The Crab and his Son

In "The Crab and his Son," a father crab criticizes his son for his ungraceful sidelong gait, prompting the son to point out his father's similar flaw. This exchange reveals the hypocrisy in the father's advice and serves as a valuable lesson from moral stories, emphasizing that one should lead by example. This short tale encapsulates the essence of educational moral stories, teaching readers the importance of self-reflection and consistency in behavior.

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The Crab and his Son - Aesop's Fable illustration about hypocrisy, self-awareness, parental guidance
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that one should lead by example rather than criticize others for their shortcomings."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
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Theme
hypocrisy
self-awareness
parental guidance
Characters
Logical Crab
Son Crab

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