True Friend

 True Friend: A Story About Friendship, Kindness, and Integrity for Kids

Introduction: In the peaceful village of Haridra, there lived a teacher named Mr. Keshav, who was very proud of his son, Ranna. As the school coordinator, Mr. Keshav had the power to choose teachers and assign classroom duties. However, there was one thing he loved more than his job—his only son, Ranna. Unfortunately, Mr. Keshav’s overprotectiveness made Ranna a little spoiled and rude, which caused him to have trouble making friends at school.

New Friend Jo: A Story of Kindness: One day, a new boy named Jo moved to Haridra and joined Ranna’s class. Jo was used to moving from place to place, and he quickly made friends with everyone. Unlike the other children, Jo didn’t mind Ranna’s attitude and became his best friend. Through Jo’s kindness, Ranna learned how to be friendlier, kinder, and more respectful towards others.

The Big Test: Integrity and Honesty: Soon, the big preliminary exams arrived. Ranna surprised everyone by scoring above 90%, which led some teachers to believe he might have cheated. Without giving him a chance to explain, they scolded Ranna in front of the entire class. Ranna felt deeply embarrassed, but Jo knew his friend was innocent. He decided to stand up for Ranna and help him clear his name.

Jo's Heroic Act: Standing Up for What’s Right: During General Knowledge class, Jo came up with a brilliant idea to prove Ranna’s integrity. He suggested they play a game called "Answer to Win," where students would answer tough questions to earn prizes. When it was Ranna’s turn, he solved a difficult math problem, impressing everyone, including Mr. Krishna, their teacher. Jo’s belief in his friend helped him regain his confidence.

The Teachers' Apology: The Power of True Friendship: Later, Mr. Krishna, the Mathematics teacher, called all the teachers to the staff room and shared how Ranna had solved the challenging problems. He made it clear that Ranna hadn’t cheated and had worked hard for his marks. The teachers realized their mistake and apologized, acknowledging the importance of not judging too quickly.

Moral of the Story: Ranna learned a valuable lesson that day: A true friend is someone who stands by us when we’re in trouble, guides us to make better decisions, and helps us become kinder and more honest people. He promised himself to be the same kind of friend to others.