moral based stories

Moral based stories influence children in a very simple yet profound way. By presenting scenarios and the outcomes of certain behaviors, children get to understand what is right and wrong at an early age. For instance, if a story shows that kindness is rewarded, a child will be more inclined to be kind. It's like a gentle nudge in the right direction for their moral compass. Also, the vivid characters and plots in these stories make the moral lessons more engaging and easier to remember than just being told a rule. So, moral based stories are an effective tool for instilling good values in children.

Forgiveness is a big moral lesson. The Prodigal Son parable really emphasizes this. The father in the story forgives his wayward son unconditionally. This shows that in life, we should be ready to forgive others their wrongdoings, just as God is forgiving. Also, many of these fables teach about faith. The story of the mustard seed shows that even a little bit of faith can grow into something great.

Characters are important. They can be good or bad examples. For example, in 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', the boy is the character who makes the wrong choices. And in 'The Ant and the Grasshopper', the ant and the grasshopper are two contrasting characters.

The story of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is also character - based and moral. The hare, being overconfident and lazy, takes a nap during a race while the slow but steady tortoise keeps going. It teaches us the value of perseverance and not being overly proud.

The Prodigal Son is another important one. A young man asks for his inheritance early and then squanders it away in a far - off land. When he is at his lowest, he decides to return home. His father, instead of scolding him, welcomes him back with open arms. This story emphasizes the concepts of forgiveness and the unconditional love of a parent (or God).

There was a young girl who always wasted food. Her mother told her a story of a poor family where every morsel counted. The girl realized her mistake. Moral: We should not waste resources as others may be in need. This story shows how a simple moral can be taught through comparison. Parents often use such stories to educate their children about important values.

Forgiveness is also a big moral in these stories. The story of the prodigal son emphasizes that no matter how big a mistake someone makes, they can be forgiven. This helps kids understand the importance of forgiving others and also that they can be forgiven when they make mistakes. Another lesson is perseverance. Daniel in the lion's den didn't give up his faith even when faced with death, which can inspire kids to persevere in difficult situations.

The story of 'The Golden Touch' is also a good one. King Midas loved gold so much that he was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold. But when he accidentally turned his daughter into gold, he realized his greed had gone too far. The moral is that excessive greed can lead to losing what really matters.

Sure. One moral short story is 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'. A young shepherd boy repeatedly lied to the villagers that a wolf was attacking his sheep. When a real wolf finally came, no one believed him. The moral is that lying repeatedly will lead to people not believing you even when you tell the truth.

Sure. One story is about two friends, Tom and Jerry. Tom found a wallet full of money. Jerry convinced him to return it to the owner as it was the right thing to do. In the end, the owner was very grateful and rewarded them. This shows the moral of honesty in friendship.