Credit: Jessica Haines
Danny was sad. Mummy didn’t have money to buy him a new schoolbag, so for now, he had to take the pink one which she managed to get at the Church.
As he got on the school bus, Gordon was the first to comment.
“Hey, Danny-el, pretty bag, you gonna wear a matching pink bow tomorrow?”
Roars of laughter followed and Danny felt his eyes welling up. Before they could see him cry, Danny scrambled off the bus and ran down the street.
“Hey, kid! Get back on!” cried the bus driver.
Suddenly, there was a loud screech and all the kids stopped laughing and stared in horror as Danny was hit by a car.
A day later, Gordon came to visit a surprised Danny at the hospital, apologized for making fun of him and gave him a present.
It was a blue schoolbag.
“But no matter the colour, Gordon was wrong to tease you and will never do so again, right?” Gordon’s mother looked sternly at her son.
A shamefaced Gordon nodded.
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A very touching story! I imagine it would be very difficult for a boy to have to take a pink school bag to school. Thank goodness he was killed by the car! Great Story S!
Thank you so much PJ! 😊
Bad start but happy ending – love the moral behind this sweet story. Parents teach their kids to be kind is the loveliest way to bring up a generation!
Exactly! Parents play a big part in teaching their kids to be kind, and stop them turning into bullies.
Wonderful story! It is a shame that it takes a terrible event to happen for someone to realize the cruelty they put upon others. Fortunately, the boys mother was helpful in teaching her son he should not be so mean to other children.
Thank you! Yes, unfortunately it does take an adverse situation for some to realize their own follies. Exactly! Parents must reprimand their kids for being mean and make them change their ways.
Love the lesson you taught here dear. ❤ ❤ ❤
Thank you! 😊❤
you’re welcome! 🙂
Great you threw light on how kids can be merciless sometimes. And thank God he was saved. Unique and very creative!
Very true, kids can be really cruel and must be taught right from wrong. Thank you!
Very nice story with a lesson. Glad the boy didn’t die and Gordon learnt his lesson
Thank you so much! 😊
Kids can be so cruel. Sadly they often don’t even realise they are. Very moving.
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Very true! Which is why they need to be told when they do cross the line. Thanks for reading!
Glad this turned out all right – words can do more damage than we even know.
That’s so true indeed! Thanks for reading!
Children are very sensitive to the taunts and teasing of other children, and I can understand how being called girlish for having a pink bag, would have upset the poor lad. I’m glad he accident wasn’t more serious! A very touching story.
Yes, kids are very sensitive and not all can stand up for themselves, which is why there should be zero tolerance for bullying. …Thanks for reading! ☺
Poor Danny. I hope he has no lasting damage. Gordon knows better know I’m happy to say. I hope Mom makes him work the cost of the back pack off too! Great take S 🙂
Bullying can indeed leave lasting damage at times. Haha! Yes, Mom should do that! Thank you! ☺
Poor Danny, this was so sad. I enjoyed your story — it has great momentum.
Thank you so much for reading! Glad you liked it! ☺
So horrible for Danny. But maybe a bully learned his lesson.
Yes, such hurtful taunts can really scar children. Thanks to his mother, the bully did learn a lesson! Thank you for reading! 🙂