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The Father and His Sons

In this short story with moral significance, a father teaches his quarreling sons a valuable lesson about unity using a bundle of sticks. He demonstrates that together they are unbreakable, while alone they easily succumb to division, emphasizing that strong bonds will protect them from their enemies. This meaningful story highlights the importance of togetherness, making it a quick moral tale for all ages.

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The Father and His Sons - Aesop's Fable illustration about unity, strength in numbers, the consequences of discord
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"United we stand, divided we fall."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
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story for class 4
story for class 5
Theme
unity
strength in numbers
the consequences of discord
Characters
Father
Sons
Sticks

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