The Lion and the Boar
Based on a fable by Aesop · Adapted for children by YouAndWorld
On a very hot day, a lion and a wild boar reached a small spring at the same time.
Both were thirsty, and each wanted to drink first.
— Step aside, — growled the lion.
— I arrived at the same time as you, — replied the boar. — I will not move.
They argued, pushed, and prepared to fight. Then the lion looked up and noticed several vultures circling overhead. The birds were waiting for one of the animals to fall.
— Look above us, — said the lion. — While we fight, others are waiting to profit from our foolish quarrel.
The boar looked up and understood.
— Sharing the water is better than destroying each other, — he agreed.
The lion drank first for a short time, then stepped aside for the boar. Soon both had satisfied their thirst and continued safely on their way.
They discovered that a fair compromise could solve the problem without anger or harm.
Moral of the Story
Making peace is better than letting a small disagreement become dangerous.
Questions to Discuss
- Why did both animals visit the spring?
- What did they argue about?
- Who was circling overhead?
- What did the animals realize?
- How did they solve the problem?
- When can compromise help us?
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