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There is a farmer. He has a big farm. He grows many crops. He has three sons. People think he is happy, but he is worried. His sons fight all the time.
One day, the farmer has an idea. He takes some sticks. He ties the sticks together. He asks his sons to break the bundle. They try hard, but they cannot break it.
Then, the farmer gives each son one stick. "Now, break the stick," he says. They break the sticks easily.
The oldest son asks, "Why do we do this, Father?"
The farmer says, "You are like these sticks. Together, you are strong. Alone, you are weak. If you stay together, you will be strong."
The sons understand. They promise to stay together and help each other. They do not fight anymore.
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a farmer who had a big farm and lots of crops. People said he must be the happiest person because he had three good-looking sons. But, in truth, the farmer was always worried because his sons liked to argue with each other all the time.
One sunny day, the farmer had an idea. He took a bunch of sticks and tied them together. Then, he asked each of his sons to try and break the bundle. They pulled and pushed, but the bundle didn't break.
After they got tired and gave up, the farmer opened the bundle and gave each son a single stick. "Now, try to break these," he said. And, snap! They easily broke the single sticks.
The oldest son, scratching his head, asked, "Father, why did we do that?"
The farmer, with a kind smile, said, "My sons, you are like these sticks. Together, you are strong. But if you stay mad at each other, you're like the single sticks – easy to break. Stick together, and you'll be strong."
The sons thought about it and realized what their dad was trying to teach them. They promised to stay together and support each other from that day.
In a quaint village, there lived a farmer who owned a vast farm filled with numerous crops. Many believed he must be the happiest man because he had three handsome sons. However, the farmer was often troubled because his sons constantly quarreled with each other.
One bright, sunny day, the farmer devised a plan. He gathered a bundle of sticks and tied them tightly together. He then called his sons and asked each one to attempt to break the bundle. They tried with all their might, but the bundle remained unbroken.
Exhausted and unable to succeed, the sons watched as their father untied the bundle and handed each of them a single stick. "Now, try to break these," he instructed. With a quick snap, the single sticks broke easily in their hands.
Confused, the eldest son asked, "Father, what was the purpose of this?"
With a gentle smile, the farmer replied, "My dear sons, you are like these sticks. When you are united, you are strong and unbreakable. But when you are divided and argue, you become like the single sticks – fragile and easily broken. Stay united, support each other, and you will remain strong."
Reflecting on their father's wisdom, the sons understood the important lesson he was teaching them. From that day forward, they promised to stay united and support one another, realizing the strength that lay in their unity.
Once upon a time, in a teeny-weeny village, there lived a farmer. Now, this wasn't just any farmer. Oh no, he had a farm so big, if you tried to see it all in one go, you’d need a pair of binoculars, a map, and a snack for the journey. And on this farm, he grew everything from ticklish tomatoes to dancing potatoes. Everyone thought he must be doing a victory dance every morning because, besides his vast farm, he had three sons. They were as handsome as princes from fairy tales.
But, here's the twist: the farmer wasn’t dancing. He was more worried than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Why? His sons were experts in the ancient art of arguing. Morning, noon, and night, they’d argue about anything. "The sky is blue!" "No, it's more of a periwinkle!"
On a particularly sunny day, so sunny the sun itself was wearing sunglasses, the farmer had a lightbulb moment. He gathered a bunch of sticks and tied them into a bundle tougher than a math problem on a Monday morning.
He called his sons over. "Boys," he said, "I have a challenge for you." He presented the bundle of sticks with a flourish as if he was revealing the secret to unlimited candy.
The sons, taking turns like knights facing a dragon, pulled and tugged at the bundle. They huffed and they puffed, but the bundle was more stubborn than a donkey on a lazy day. It didn't break.
Panting and with egos bruised, they gave up. "Dad, this is harder than trying to put socks on a chicken," complained the youngest.
With a twinkle in his eye, the farmer untied the bundle and handed each son a single stick. "Try now," he suggested, as if revealing the next act in a magic show.
Snap! The sticks broke easier than a promise to wake up early on a weekend.
The oldest, scratching his head so much you’d think he was trying to wind up his brain, finally asked, "Dad, what's all this about? Were we auditioning for the 'World's Weakest Stick Breakers'?"
The farmer, smiling like he had just won the lottery of teaching moments, shared his wisdom. "My sons, when you're together, you're like this bundle of sticks – unbreakable, stronger than a superhero team. But if you keep bickering and standing alone, you’re as easy to defeat as these single sticks. Imagine, together, you could be the ultimate team, like knights, wizards, and, yes, even dragons, all rolled into one!"
The sons, now with light bulbs popping above their heads too, realized what their clever dad was getting at. They looked at each other, not as rivals in a never-ending debate, but as teammates in the world's coolest adventure.
From that day, they decided to stick together, thicker than peanut butter on toast, supporting each other through thick and thin, turning their trio into an unbeatable squad.
Once there lived a farmer wise and grand,
With a big farm and crops across the land.
He had three sons, quite handsome to the eye,
Yet, their constant quarrels made him sigh.
One sunny day, an idea did bloom,
He gathered some sticks, a plan in the room.
He tied them in a bundle, firm and tight,
Asked his sons to break it with all their might.
They pulled and they pushed, but none could succeed,
The bundle of sticks wouldn't break indeed.
The farmer then, with a clever mind's trick,
Gave each a single stick, thin and quick.
“Now, try again,” he said with a smile,
And snap! They broke easily, stick by pile.
Confused, the oldest son had to inquire,
“Father, what lesson do you desire?”
The farmer, wise, spoke of strength and might,
“Together, you’re strong, enduring the fight.
But divided, like sticks, you’ll easily break.
Stay united, for your own sake.”
The sons understood, their eyes wide and bright,
Promised to support, never to fight.
From that day on, their bond was unshaken,
Together as one, they could not be taken.
A person who works on a farm.
Plants grown for food or use.
Feeling scared or nervous about something.
When people hurt or argue with each other.
A new thought or plan.
Thin, long pieces of wood.
A group of things tied together.
Make something into smaller pieces.
Being with other people or things.
Saying you will do something for sure.
A very small town or community.
To talk angrily with someone about something.
A group of things tied together.
To move something closer by holding it.
To move something away by pressing it.
Feeling like you need to rest or sleep.
To make something into pieces.
Rubbing your skin with your nails.
To help someone learn something new.
To say you will definitely do something.
Old-fashioned in a nice, interesting way.
Very large in size or amount.
Many; a large number of something.
Planned or invented something carefully.
A group of things tied together.
In a firm and secure way.
Very tired; having no energy.
Managed to do something well.
Easily broken or damaged.
Knowledge and good judgment from experience.
Very, very small or tiny in size.
Two small telescopes used to see far things.
Winning a game or a contest happily.
A light blue color, like the sky.
Many things tied together in a group.
Something hard to do, like a tough game.
A grand, showy movement or action.
Hard to move or change, not giving up.
Trying out for a role in a play or show.
So strong, no one can win against it.
Arguments or fights between people often.
Collected things together in one place.
A group of things tied together.
For sure; truly; without a doubt.
To do well and reach a goal.
Strong, steady, and not easy to move.
Not understanding something; puzzled.
To ask questions and seek answers.
Lasting for a long time without breaking.
Upset, disturbed, or not steady.
What does the farmer grow on his farm?
How many sons does the farmer have?
What do the farmer's sons do all the time?
What does the farmer ask his sons to break first?
What lesson does the farmer teach his sons?
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