What are the moral lessons in Filipino children stories?

Many stories also teach about kindness and respect. For example, in stories where characters who are kind to the elderly or to animals are blessed in some way. It instills in children the idea that being kind and respectful is a positive trait that will be rewarded.

Many old Filipino stories teach about the value of hard work. For example, in stories where characters build their own homes or farms, it shows that through one's own effort, prosperity can be achieved.

Many of these stories also teach about kindness. In some tales, characters who are kind to others are rewarded, while those who are mean are punished. It's a simple but effective way to teach kids to be good - hearted and empathetic towards others.

From 'Mariang Makiling', a moral could be respecting nature. Since Mariang Makiling is associated with the mountain and nature, and the story shows how the local people's relationship with nature affects their well - being. Also, it teaches about kindness as Mariang Makiling is kind to those who are kind to nature.

In 'Snow White', the moral is about the power of kindness. Snow White's kindness towards the dwarfs and even her stepmother (initially) is rewarded in the end. Her stepmother's jealousy, on the other hand, leads to her downfall, so it also warns against envy.

In 'Kolobok', the moral is about the importance of being clever and not easily trusting strangers. Kolobok uses his wits to escape from dangerous animals.

Another moral is about hard work. Take the story of the ants and the grasshopper. The ants work hard all summer to store food for winter, while the grasshopper just plays. When winter comes, the ants are well - prepared and the grasshopper suffers. This clearly shows the value of hard work.

Tamil children stories are rich in moral lessons. One important lesson is respect for elders. There are stories where young characters show respect to the old and are blessed or rewarded for it. Courage is another moral. Just like in the story of the small hero who faces a big danger bravely. And sharing is also a common moral. Stories illustrate how sharing makes everyone happy and those who don't share end up alone or sad.

Another common moral is kindness. Stories often depict characters showing kindness to the poor, the sick, or the oppressed. This encourages children to be kind and empathetic towards others. For instance, the story of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his kindness to all people, regardless of their status.

In 'Momotaro', the moral is about the power of friendship. Momotaro couldn't have defeated the oni without the help of his animal friends. It shows that working together can achieve great things. In 'Kintaro', the lesson is about living in harmony with nature. Kintaro's friendship with the animals in the mountains shows that we should respect and protect nature.