Once upon a time, in a prosperous village, there lived a wealthy couple who had only one child, a boy named La Golo. Being their only son, La Golo was showered with love and never denied anything he wanted. His parents spoiled him endlessly, always saying "yes" to his every wish.
As he grew older, however, La Golo became lazy and disobedient. He never helped his parents with chores and only cared about playing all day. His father, watching his son grow into a selfish and irresponsible boy, became deeply disappointed.
"I cannot allow him to continue like this," the father thought. "He must learn the value of hard work and responsibility."
Then, he came up with a plan.
Left in the Jungle
One day, La Golo’s father called him and said, "Son, let’s go hunting in the jungle."
La Golo was thrilled. He loved hunting and quickly grabbed his bow and arrows, excited for the adventure.
They ventured deep into the jungle, where the trees were tall, and the sounds of birds and animals filled the air. As La Golo became engrossed in searching for animals, his father quietly slipped away, leaving him alone.
After a while, La Golo looked around and realized his father was gone. Panic set in.
"Father! Where are you?" he shouted. "Father!"
But there was no reply.
At that moment, La Golo understood the painful truth—his father had abandoned him. A wave of regret washed over him as he recalled his past behavior. He had never listened to his parents, never helped them, and never appreciated what they had given him.
Now, he was lost and alone.
New Friendships
Determined to find his way home, La Golo wandered through the jungle. Eventually, he met a boy named Sandari, who had also been abandoned by his father for being spoiled and disobedient. They shared their stories and decided to search for a way out together.
As they journeyed, they encountered two more boys, La Ngepe and La Bonggo, who had suffered the same fate. The four boys quickly became friends, bound by their similar experiences. They realized that their fathers had left them behind because of their bad behavior.
"We must change," La Golo said. "If we ever find our way home, we must prove that we are no longer the selfish boys we once were."
Lessons from the Jungle
As they continued their journey, the boys encountered a swift deer. They were amazed at how fast it ran.
"Deer, can you teach us how to run as fast as you?" they asked.
The deer nodded. "I will teach you, but you must promise never to hunt animals again and to behave with kindness."
The boys agreed and trained hard until they learned to run swiftly like the deer.
Later, they saw a clever monkey swinging from tree to tree with incredible agility.
"Monkey, can you teach us how to climb trees like you?" they asked.
The monkey smiled. "I will, but you must promise never to harm animals and to always be respectful."
The boys eagerly agreed, and under the monkey’s guidance, they mastered the skill of climbing trees.
Finally, they met a strong buffalo, smashing its head against a tree, shaking the ground with its power.
"Buffalo, can you teach us how to use our heads like you?" they asked.
The buffalo snorted. "I will, but you must promise never to use this strength for harm, only for defense and good deeds."
The boys solemnly promised, and after days of practice, they had learned the buffalo’s powerful skill.
The Competition
After weeks of traveling, the boys finally reached a grand kingdom. There, they heard exciting news—the king was holding a great competition with gold as the prize! There were two main events: a running race and a head-smashing contest.
"I will enter the competition," La Golo declared. "If we win, we can take the gold back to our parents as a gift and show them we have changed."
His friends cheered, supporting his decision.
The first event was the running competition. Using the deer’s training, La Golo dashed forward with incredible speed, overtaking all the competitors and winning the race! The crowd erupted in applause.
"Hooray! Hooray!" his friends cheered.
Next was the head-smashing contest, where participants had to face the king’s strongest warrior in a test of strength. One by one, challengers failed. When it was La Golo’s turn, he remembered the buffalo’s lesson. With a mighty charge, he lowered his head and struck his opponent with great force, sending him tumbling to the ground. The crowd erupted in cheers, and La Golo was declared the winner!
The king was impressed and awarded La Golo a large amount of gold.
A Journey Home
La Golo and his friends shared the gold equally.
"This gold is not for ourselves," La Golo said. "We must return home and give it to our parents, not as payment, but as proof that we have changed."
The king, moved by their story, ordered his soldiers to escort the boys back to their villages.
When La Golo returned home, his parents were shocked. They had assumed he was lost forever. He knelt before them and said, "Father, Mother, I am sorry. I was lazy and ungrateful. But I have learned my lesson. Please forgive me."
Tears filled his parents’ eyes. They embraced him warmly, feeling proud of the strong and responsible young man he had become.
The same happened with Sandari, La Ngepe, and La Bonggo. Their fathers, who had abandoned them out of disappointment, now welcomed them back with open arms.
From that day forward, the boys lived as hardworking and kind-hearted individuals, proving that even the most spoiled child could change with the right lessons.
And so, the story of La Golo and his friends became a legend, teaching generations the importance of responsibility, respect, and the power of transformation.
Moral of the Story:
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Hardship can teach valuable lessons. The boys only learned responsibility and discipline after facing real challenges.
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Parents play a crucial role in a child's character. Overindulging children without guidance can lead to problems later in life.
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Kindness and wisdom are more powerful than strength. The animals taught the boys not just physical skills, but also values like patience and self-control.
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True change comes from within. La Golo and his friends proved they had grown by showing responsibility and making amends.
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Forgiveness and second chances matter. The boys sought to reconcile with their parents, showing that growth and understanding go both ways.
