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The Importance of Parents

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy.

What is the name of the boy in the story?

  • A) Johnny
  • B) Timmy
  • C) Billy
  • D) Tommy
Text: Light blue background with a picture of Visual: Brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a green t-shirt..

Timmy loved playing video games and watching TV all day long.

What did Timmy enjoy doing all day?

  • A) Playing video games and watching TV
  • B) Doing homework
  • C) Playing sports
  • D) Reading books
Text: Green background with a picture of a video game controller and a TV.

His parents would often ask him to help with chores, but Timmy always made excuses.

What did Timmy's parents ask him to do?

  • A) Help with chores
  • B) Play outside
  • C) Clean his room
  • D) Help with homework
Text: Yellow background with a picture of Visual: Brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a green t-shirt.'s parents and a broom.

One day, Timmy's parents went on a trip, leaving him alone at home.

What happened to Timmy's parents?

  • A) They went to work
  • B) They got lost
  • C) They went on a trip
  • D) They went to a party
Text: Orange background with a picture of suitcases and a sad Visual: Brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a green t-shirt..

Timmy realized he had to take care of everything by himself.

What did Timmy realize he had to do?

  • A) Take care of everything by himself
  • B) Go on a trip
  • C) Ask for help
  • D) Nothing
Text: Blue background with a picture of Visual: Brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a green t-shirt. doing household chores.

He struggled with cooking, cleaning, and even getting to bed on time.

What did Timmy struggle with?

  • A) Playing video games
  • B) Cooking, cleaning, and getting to bed on time
  • C) Taking care of his pets
  • D) His homework
Text: Pink background with a picture of Visual: Brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a green t-shirt. struggling with cooking and cleaning.

By the time his parents returned, Timmy was exhausted and realized how much they did for him.

What did Timmy realize when his parents returned?

  • A) He didn't need his parents
  • B) He wanted to go on a trip too
  • C) How much his parents did for him
  • D) He didn't miss them
Text: Purple background with a picture of Visual: Brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a green t-shirt. hugging his parents.

From that day on, Timmy became more responsible and helped his parents willingly.

What did Timmy do after that day?

  • A) Watched TV all day
  • B) Became more responsible and helped his parents
  • C) Played video games
  • D) Went on a trip
Text: Light green background with a picture of Visual: Brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a green t-shirt. happily helping out.

Reflection Questions

  • Why is it important to help our parents?
  • What did Timmy struggle with when his parents were away?
  • How did Timmy feel after realizing how much his parents did for him?

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