The poured medicine

One day, a little boy woke up with a cold. His parents got him some syrup medicine to help him feel better.

But the syrup tasted bitter, and he had to take it every day for five days. The little boy didn't like the taste, so he decided to secretly pour the medicine down the sink instead of taking it.

After three days, the parents noticed that their son's cold wasn't getting any better. They thought the medicine wasn't working, so they got him a different syrup.

When the little boy saw the new syrup, he felt uncomfortable about hiding the truth. He took a deep breath and confessed to his parents.

"I haven't been taking the medicine," he said, looking down. "I was pouring it down the sink."

His parents were extremely disappointed.

"We were worried that you weren't getting better, and we spent more money on a new syrup. For what you have done, you are not going to watch TV for an entire week!” the father said firmly to the little boy.

The little boy started crying.

"I want you to know that we don't enjoy punishing you," his father said gently. "We always hope you'll make good choices, but we understand that you're still learning and growing. That means you'll make mistakes sometimes, like pouring out the medicine because it tasted bitter. We want to help you learn from those mistakes, so you can make better choices next time."

The father continued, "When we punish you, it's not to hurt you. It's to help you remember the pain of your actions. This way, we hope you will be more likely to make good choices in the future."

The little boy nodded, understanding.

His father continued, "So, promise me you'll never pour your medicine again. It might taste bitter, but it will help you feel better."

The little boy looked up at his father and said, "I promise, Daddy."

The End!

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