Why Do I Have to Say I'm Sorry?
Bobby is an eager-to-learn 8-year-old who lives in New York City. When he accidentally hurts his friend's feelings, he struggles to understand why saying 'I'm sorry' is important. Through a series of obstacles and wise advice, Bobby learns the value of wisdom and the power of an apology.
Bobby loved playing with his friends in Central Park. One day, while playing soccer, he accidentally kicked the ball too hard and hit his friend Timmy in the face. Timmy started to cry, and Bobby felt terrible, but he didn't know what to do. - Why is Timmy crying? Bobby asked himself. - It's just a ball, he thought.
Bobby wanted to keep playing, but Timmy wouldn't stop crying. Bobby felt a knot in his stomach. - Why are you crying? It's just a game, Bobby said to Timmy. - It hurt, and you didn't even say sorry! Timmy replied. Bobby was confused and didn't understand why Timmy was so upset.
Bobby tried to apologize, but the words wouldn't come out. He felt embarrassed and didn't know how to make things better. He walked away, thinking everything would be okay. But the next day at school, Timmy ignored him. Bobby felt lonely and didn't know what to do. - Maybe he just needs time, Bobby thought.
Days passed, and Timmy still wouldn't talk to Bobby. Bobby felt like giving up. - Maybe Timmy will never be my friend again, he thought. He felt a heavy weight on his heart and didn't want to play anymore. He even started to think that maybe saying sorry wasn't that important after all. - Why should I say sorry if it was just an accident? Bobby wondered.
One day, Bobby's grandpa visited him and noticed he was sad. - What's wrong, Bobby? his grandpa asked. Bobby explained everything. - Sometimes, saying sorry is more about making the other person feel better, his grandpa said. - It's a way to show you care about their feelings. Bobby had an epiphany. He realized that saying sorry wasn't just about admitting a mistake; it was about caring for his friend's feelings.
The next day, Bobby found Timmy at the playground. - Timmy, I'm really sorry for hurting you and not saying sorry, Bobby said. Timmy looked at Bobby and smiled. - Thanks, Bobby. That means a lot, Timmy replied. They hugged, and Bobby felt the weight lift off his shoulders. Bobby learned that wisdom isn't just about knowing things; it's about understanding and caring for others' feelings.
Bobby loved playing with his friends in Central Park. One day, while playing soccer, he accidentally kicked the ball too hard and hit his friend Timmy in the face. Timmy started to cry, and Bobby felt terrible, but he didn't know what to do. - Why is Timmy crying? Bobby asked himself. - It's just a ball, he thought.
Bobby wanted to keep playing, but Timmy wouldn't stop crying. Bobby felt a knot in his stomach. - Why are you crying? It's just a game, Bobby said to Timmy. - It hurt, and you didn't even say sorry! Timmy replied. Bobby was confused and didn't understand why Timmy was so upset.
Bobby tried to apologize, but the words wouldn't come out. He felt embarrassed and didn't know how to make things better. He walked away, thinking everything would be okay. But the next day at school, Timmy ignored him. Bobby felt lonely and didn't know what to do. - Maybe he just needs time, Bobby thought.
Days passed, and Timmy still wouldn't talk to Bobby. Bobby felt like giving up. - Maybe Timmy will never be my friend again, he thought. He felt a heavy weight on his heart and didn't want to play anymore. He even started to think that maybe saying sorry wasn't that important after all. - Why should I say sorry if it was just an accident? Bobby wondered.
One day, Bobby's grandpa visited him and noticed he was sad. - What's wrong, Bobby? his grandpa asked. Bobby explained everything. - Sometimes, saying sorry is more about making the other person feel better, his grandpa said. - It's a way to show you care about their feelings. Bobby had an epiphany. He realized that saying sorry wasn't just about admitting a mistake; it was about caring for his friend's feelings.
The next day, Bobby found Timmy at the playground. - Timmy, I'm really sorry for hurting you and not saying sorry, Bobby said. Timmy looked at Bobby and smiled. - Thanks, Bobby. That means a lot, Timmy replied. They hugged, and Bobby felt the weight lift off his shoulders. Bobby learned that wisdom isn't just about knowing things; it's about understanding and caring for others' feelings.
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