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Greedy Boy
Sam and Tom were identical twins. They were so identical that even their mother found it difficult to distinguish one from the other, at least during their initial days on earth.
However, they were very different from each other when it came to everything other than their appearance. Sam had no friends, while Tom was a great friendship maker. Sam loved sweets, but Tom loved spicy food and detested sweets. Sam was mommy’s pet and Tom was daddy’s pet. While Sam was generous and selfless, Tom was greedy and selfish!
As Sam and Tom grew up, their father wanted to share his fortune equally amongst them. However, Tom did not agree and he argued that whoever proved to be more intelligent and strong would have to get a bigger share of the wealth.
Sam agreed. Their father decided to organize a competition between the two. He asked the two sons to walk as long as they could, and return home before sunset. The wealth would be divided in proportion to the distance covered. As a rule of the competition, they were not permitted to carry a watch to keep track of the time.
The following day, Sam and Tom set out to walk. It was a rather sunny day. Sam walked slowly and steadily, while Tom broke into a sprint as he was bent on winning the race and also winning a greater portion of his father’s wealth.
Sam knew that it would be ideal to walk as far as possible till noon and start for home at noon as it would take the same amount of time to walk back home. Knowing this, Sam decided to turn back for home at noon so as reach home on time.
However, Tom, with his greed to earn more wealth, did not attempt to return home even after mid-noon. He walked twice as long as Sam, and thought he would still be able to return home before sunset. He hurried back when he saw the sun turn orange. Unfortunately, he could not even make it half way home as the sun started to set. Slowly darkness engulfed his path and he had to drag his tired feet back home.
He had lost the race. Only because of his greed.
Greed leads to loss.
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Greedy Boy - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3
It's important to share and not be greedy, because being kind makes everyone happier.
Greedy Boy - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6
Don't be greedy, as wanting too much can leave you with nothing in the end.
Greedy Boy - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9
Being greedy can lead to losing everything you value, so it’s important to share and be considerate of others.
3 Fun Facts
- Sam ate the entire cake by himself because he didn't want to share with his brothers.
- After eating the cake, Sam's stomach hurt so much that he couldn't enjoy playing with his friends.
- Learning from his mistake, Sam decided to share his things with others next time to avoid feeling lonely and sick.
Quiz for Class 1,2,3
- What did Sam want to eat more of even though he was already full?
- Where did Sam go to pick mangoes with his friends?
- What happened to Sam when he climbed the mango tree?
Quiz for Class 4,5,6
- What did Sam always want more of, even when he already had enough?
- How did Sam's behavior affect his relationship with his friends at the picnic?
- What lesson did Sam learn by the end of the story about sharing and greed?
Quiz for Class 7,8,9
- What lesson did the boy learn after his experience with the cookie jar?
- How did the boy's mother try to teach him not to be greedy?
- What was the boy's initial reaction when he couldn't remove his hand from the jar?
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