The Arrogant Boy
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who lived in a small town. Jack was very smart and talented. He was the best student in his class and the fastest runner on the playground. Everyone knew Jack for his abilities, but Jack had a problem—he was arrogant.
Because he was good at many things, Jack started to think he was better than everyone else. He would brag to his classmates, saying, “I’m the smartest! No one can beat me in a race!” He didn’t listen to others and never accepted advice, thinking he knew everything.
One day, the school announced a big race. All the kids were excited to participate, and so was Jack. He told everyone, “I will win easily! No one stands a chance against me.” His classmates felt bad because Jack didn’t show any respect or kindness toward them.
On the day of the race, Jack stood at the starting line with a proud look on his face. When the whistle blew, he sprinted ahead of everyone, confident he would win. But as Jack ran, he didn’t notice a small rock on the path. He tripped and fell hard to the ground.
While Jack struggled to get up, the other children, who had been practicing quietly without bragging, ran past him. They had trained hard and focused on doing their best. One by one, they crossed the finish line, while Jack finished last.
Embarrassed and upset, Jack sat on the ground after the race. His pride had been hurt, and he realized that his arrogance had made him careless. He had thought he didn’t need to practice or listen to anyone, but now he knew that he was wrong.
One of his classmates, Emma, came over and offered her hand to help him up. “It’s okay, Jack. Everyone makes mistakes,” she said kindly. Jack looked at her, surprised that she wasn’t making fun of him.
“I’m sorry for being so rude to everyone,” Jack said quietly. “I thought I was the best, but I see now that I have a lot to learn.”
From that day on, Jack changed his attitude. He stopped bragging and started listening to others. He realized that no matter how good you are, there’s always something new to learn. Jack’s classmates were happy to see him being humble and kind, and they became his friends.
Moral of the story: Arrogance can lead to mistakes and loneliness, but humility and kindness make you stronger and bring people closer. There’s always something new to learn, no matter how good you think you are.
