Aesop
In this classic Aesop fable, a mistress tries to avoid her chores by sending her servants to do the work for her. But the shortcut does not go as planned, and the result is more trouble than she expected. With a simple, memorable lesson, the story shows how trying to escape responsibility can create even more work in the end. A great read for discussing honesty, effort, and doing things the right way.
A few story details
Widow: A hardworking and thrifty older woman who manages her house strictly and expects her servants to work diligently., Servant 1: One of the widow’s two servants; dislikes waking up early and wishes for more rest., Servant 2: The second of the widow’s two servants; also dislikes early mornings and conspires with the other servant., Rooster: The family rooster whose early-morning crow signals the servants to start their day.
A few story details
Widow's House: A home managed by the widow, where daily chores are performed and the rooster crows in the morning.
Guiding ideas
consequences of actions, hard work, ingenuity vs. wisdom
Moral
Trying to avoid responsibilities by shortcutting can lead to even more work or unexpected consequences.
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