A three year old boy had just gotten into trouble with his mother and he knew a spanking was coming. Without thinking he ran off down a back alley behind their house. He ran and ran. As he was running he through everything in his hands away out of anger and frustration. He ran to the end of the alley and walked down the street. He walked and walked which to him seem like miles though in reality it was only a couple of blocks. He felt good and safe. As he wandered around he had no idea of the panic his family was in. They were looking through back yards and talking to neighbors. They called the police and scoured the neighborhood.
They asked lady if she had seen a three year old boy with blond hair. She said, "Yes I saw him go north about fifteen minutes ago. The older brother ans sister ran that direction. They ran yelling his name. They stopped another man and asked him if he had seen a little boy. He said, "Yes, just around the corner." They ran around the corner and half way up the street was their little brother happily walking along. They caught up to him, yelled his name, ran to him and held him tight.
They returned home and the search was called off. The little boy was told what he had put the family through and he said he was sorry. He was punished but not severely because they were happy to have him back. Our selfishness can cause great pain, fear and trouble for those around us. So think before you act.
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