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The Bald Old Man Learns Responsibility

There was a bald old man named Mr. Wilson.

A bald old man named Mr Wilson

Mr. Wilson was always forgetting things and making mistakes.

Mr Wilson forgets things and makes mistakes

One day, he forgot to lock his front door and all his belongings were stolen.

Mr Wilson's front door left unlocked - belongings stolen

He realized he needed to start being responsible.

Mr Wilson realizes he needs to be responsible

He made a list of things to remember and started double-checking everything.

Mr Wilson makes a list and double-checks everything

He stopped making mistakes and everyone was impressed with his newfound responsibility.

Mr Wilson stops making mistakes - everyone impressed

To celebrate, he threw a party and danced with all his friends.

Mr Wilson throws a party and dances with friends

From that day on, Mr. Wilson always remembered to be responsible.

Mr Wilson always remembers to be responsible

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Mr. Wilson keep forgetting things?
  • What did Mr. Wilson do to start being responsible?
  • How did Mr. Wilson feel after becoming responsible?

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