Why Mom Was Right About Everything You Do Coming Back to You

Lava Learns : A Story of Kindness and Consequences

Lava was a stubborn, energetic boy who didn’t always follow the rules. His mom often reminded him, “What you do for others will come back to you—so always choose kindness.” Lava didn’t fully understand what she meant. He thought she was just being overly cautious. But little did he know, his life was about to show him just how true those words really were.

At Shavan School, Lava was known as the boy who didn’t like to follow instructions. He was clever, but his mischievous nature led him to misuse his talents. He teased his friends and avoided responsibility. Despite his teachers’ warnings, Lava didn’t take their advice seriously. He believed that the rules didn’t apply to him.

One day, during Mathematics class, Mrs. Siri presented a challenging equation on the board. Lava, who usually breezed through tests without much effort, found himself struggling. Mrs. Siri, noticing his confusion, gently offered some hints. However, Lava couldn’t solve the problem, no matter how hard he tried.

Embarrassed, Lava’s frustration grew. Mrs. Siri, seeing how upset he was, asked him to stand at the front of the class for the remainder of the lesson. Lava, red-faced, stood silently, his anger building.

Next, Mrs. Siri called on Pari, his best friend, to try solving the same equation. Pari, who had been daydreaming, wasn’t prepared either. Yet, with a few lucky guesses, Pari managed to get the answer right. Mrs. Siri praised him and rewarded him with a shiny chocolate bar.

Lava’s anger boiled. "Why did Pari get the praise?" he thought. "I worked hard for that answer!" In a fit of jealousy, Lava decided to take matters into his own hands.

He grabbed a compass from his pencil case and secretly placed it under Pari’s chair, hoping to cause a mishap when Pari sat down. However, Lava didn’t realize that his prank had backfired—he had placed the compass near his own seat!

When the lunch break ended and the class returned, Mrs. Siri entered the room to find Lava sobbing at his desk, clutching his leg. Alarmed, she rushed over. “What happened, Lava?” she asked.

Lava winced in pain and explained that something sharp under his desk had hurt him. Mrs. Siri bent down and found the compass. “Who put this here?” she asked sternly.

Lava hesitated. He was about to lie and deny it when he realized something important. He looked around at his classmates—Pari, Rana, and the others—and understood that his actions had come back to him. Just then, Rana, his other friend, raised his hand.

“I... I accidentally threw it there,” Rana said, unaware of where it had landed. Lava’s heart sank. It was his own mischief that caused the whole mess, and now he was the one suffering.

After class, Mrs. Siri took Lava aside. “Lava,” she said gently but firmly, “your actions have consequences. What you do to others will always come back to you.” Lava finally understood the meaning of his mom’s words.

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Siri,” Lava whispered, feeling ashamed. “I didn’t mean for anyone to get hurt. I shouldn’t have done it.”

Mrs. Siri smiled softly. “It’s okay, Lava. The important thing is that you’ve learned from this experience. You can always make things right.”

From that day on, Lava changed. He began to work harder in class, listen more carefully, and treat his friends with respect. His actions, both in the classroom and beyond, reflected the kindness his mom had always talked about. Every time Lava felt frustrated, he remembered the compass—and how everything you do really does come back to you.

Moral of the Story:
"Your actions have consequences, and what you do to others will always come back to you. Choose kindness, responsibility, and respect, for these values shape your relationships and the world around you."