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The Two Dogs

In this concise moral story, a Hound complains to a Housedog about receiving a share of the spoils despite not hunting. The Housedog explains that it is the master's choice to teach him to rely on others, highlighting the lesson that children should not be held accountable for their parents' actions. This easy small story with moral serves as a reminder for class 7 students about fairness and responsibility.

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The Two Dogs - Aesop's Fable illustration about fairness, responsibility, parental influence
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Reveal Moral

"Children should not be held responsible for the circumstances or shortcomings imposed upon them by their parents."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
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story for class 5
Theme
fairness
responsibility
parental influence
Characters
Man
Hound
Housedog

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