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The Crab and Its Mother

In "The Crab and Its Mother," a mother crab humorously criticizes her son for walking sideways, urging him to walk straight. However, when he asks her to demonstrate, she is unable to do so, illustrating the educational moral that actions speak louder than words. This short moral story serves as an inspirational reminder that leading by example is more effective than mere advice, making it a standout in the top 10 moral stories.

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The Crab and Its Mother - Aesop's Fable illustration about example vs. precept, parental guidance, self-improvement
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that leading by example is more effective than simply giving advice."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
example vs. precept
parental guidance
self-improvement
Characters
Crab
young Crab
Mother Crab

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