The Lazy Boy and His Father

Once upon a time, there was a lazy boy. He didn’t want to study or work. His dad sent him to work every day, but he didn’t earn any money. Every morning the boy’s mum put money in his bag and said quietly, ‘Don’t tell your dad about it.’ In the evening, when the boy came back, his dad threw the money in the fire angrily. He knew that his son didn’t work for the money.

One day the boy decided to work and earn money. He brought back home some money, but his dad threw the money in the fire again. The boy said loudly, ‘No, it’s my money!’ He jumped in the fire quickly to take his money, but he burnt his hands. His dad said happily, ‘Well done, my son! Now I know you earned the money yourself.’