By Aesop

“Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?” said a Mother Crab to her son. “You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out.”

“Show me how to walk, mother dear,” answered the little Crab obediently, “I want to learn.”

So the old Crab tried and tried to walk straight forward. But she could walk sideways only, like her son. And when she wanted to turn her toes out she tripped and fell on her nose.

Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a good example.

Moral of the Story

The moral of the story “The Young Crab and His Mother” by Aesop teaches children the importance of leading by example. In the story, a mother crab reprimands her young for walking sideways, suggesting that he should walk forward instead. When the young crab asks if he can see how to do it, the mother tries but finds she can only walk sideways herself. This highlights that before we criticize others, we should make sure we ourselves are setting a good example. It’s a simple yet powerful reminder that actions speak louder than words, and we should practice what we preach.

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Source: americanliterature.com

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