Oh no! What did Monkey JoBi do to make Dad angry?
It was a sunny afternoon in the jungle, and Monkey JoBi was feeling extra playful. He had spent the morning swinging from tree to tree, leaping from branch to branch with his friends. But now, as the day wore on, JoBi was starting to feel mischievous. He loved to explore and find new things to do, even if it sometimes got him into trouble.
Dad, the wise old monkey who had seen it all, was sitting on a large rock near the riverbank, watching JoBi from a distance. JoBi knew that Dad didn’t always approve of his wild antics, but he couldn’t help himself. The jungle was full of exciting things to discover, and JoBi was curious about everything.
Today, JoBi had found something that would surely make Dad furious. Hidden behind a thick bush near the waterfall, JoBi discovered a shiny object buried in the ground. His eyes widened with excitement as he carefully pulled it out. It was an old wooden chest! It looked old and mysterious, with intricate carvings on the sides. JoBi couldn’t resist—he opened it.
Inside, the chest was filled with bright, colorful fruits, sparkling rocks, and even a few shiny trinkets. JoBi was thrilled! But what he didn’t know was that this chest was not just any ordinary chest—it was a sacred treasure that belonged to the elders of the jungle. The chest contained items that had been passed down for generations, meant to be kept safe and respected.
When Dad saw JoBi pulling the chest from behind the bush, his face immediately turned red with anger. He rushed over, his voice sharp and firm. “JoBi, what did you do?” he asked.
JoBi looked up at his dad, his face filled with confusion. “I found it! I thought it was just something hidden, so I wanted to see what was inside!”
Dad sighed deeply and explained the importance of the chest. “This chest is meant to be protected, not played with. It holds the history of our people, and by disturbing it, you’ve upset the balance of our jungle.”
JoBi’s heart sank. He hadn’t meant to cause any harm; he just wanted to explore. But he understood that some things, no matter how exciting, were not meant to be touched or taken lightly.
Feeling guilty, JoBi apologized, promising to respect the sacred things of the jungle from now on. Dad’s anger softened as he saw how sincerely JoBi felt, but he made sure to remind him: “Curiosity is good, but respect is even more important.”
From that day on, JoBi learned a valuable lesson about the importance of respecting the traditions and treasures of his jungle home. He still had his mischievous streak, but now, he knew when to hold back and when to ask for guidance.
