Stories About Discipline

This page offers a selection of stories about discipline and learning from one’s actions. Each tale highlights consequences for various behaviors, emphasizing the importance of good choices and respect for others.

Tales of Obedience and Consequence include Why The Owl Flies At Night, where a boy’s prayer leads to his cruel stepmother’s punishment, turning her into an owl. In Mr. Miacca, young Tommy disobeys his mother, leading to a terrifying encounter with Mr. Miacca that ultimately teaches him the importance of heeding parental advice. Similarly, in The Shadow Child, Goldy Locks learns to appreciate bedtime after a journey to Shadow Land, where children who resist sleep cause heartache to their mothers.

Learning Responsibility and Hard Work is a focus in stories like Danny-Do-Little, where Danny transforms from laziness to dedication after meeting a clown who inspires him. The Disorderly Girl follows Louise, who learns the importance of tidiness after dreaming of becoming a doll, leading her to take better care of her surroundings. In The Little Red Hen, the hen does all the work herself to bake bread, teaching the lazy animals the rewards of effort.

Stories on Honesty and Integrity include Tom, the Piper’s Son, where Tom is caught stealing, learns a lesson about honesty, and begins working to earn a living. In The Thief and His Mother, a boy blames his mother for not teaching him better when he faces the ultimate consequence of his thievery.

Self-Control and Moderation are highlighted in stories like The Candy Pig, where Kaisa suffers after eating too much candy, realizing the value of moderation. The Vanity of Annie follows Annie, whose encounter with an elf reveals the importance of kindness over vanity, as she learns to treat others with respect to regain her happiness.

Tales of Clever Solutions and Resilience feature in The Mischievous Dog, where a dog learns that the bell he wears is not a symbol of pride but of shame. In The Boy Bathing, a young boy in danger learns to focus on immediate help rather than criticism, understanding the importance of prioritizing safety over reproach.