One quiet afternoon, Mom was busy cleaning while Monkey Lyly played nearby. On the table lay Mom’s small purse, slightly open, with a few shiny coins peeking out. Lyly’s curious eyes immediately caught the sparkle. “Ooooh, what’s this?” she thought, creeping closer with mischief bubbling in her tiny heart.
She peeked around—Mom wasn’t watching. With a sneaky grin, Lyly reached in and grabbed a handful of coins, clutching them tightly like precious treasure. She hurried off to her secret corner, where she began stacking and clinking them together, completely fascinated by the shiny sounds. To her, it was just a fun game—she didn’t understand that she had just “taken” something important.
A few minutes later, Mom noticed the purse was empty. “Lyly?” she called gently. There was silence… followed by a faint jingle from behind the couch. When Mom peeked over, there was her little monkey, eyes wide and frozen, surrounded by scattered coins!
Mom sighed, trying not to laugh. “Lyly, did you take Mommy’s money?” she asked softly. Lyly looked down, fidgeting with her hands, clearly realizing she was caught. Instead of scolding, Mom sat beside her and picked up a coin. “Do you know what this is used for?” she asked. Lyly tilted her head curiously. Mom smiled and explained, “Money helps us buy food, fruit, and things we need. But we must always ask before taking it.”
To help Lyly understand, Mom took her to the fruit stall the next day. She handed her a coin and said, “You can buy one banana with this.” Lyly proudly exchanged it, her little face lighting up with joy and understanding. From that day on, she never touched Mom’s purse again—unless she was asked to help.
The lesson was gentle but lasting. Lyly learned about honesty, respect, and responsibility in her own playful way. And Mom learned that even mischief can become a precious teaching moment when guided with love and patience. ❤️🐒
