Once upon a time, there was a baby elephant named Bao who loved to explore the worldaound him. His mother, Mai, was always there to watch over him and keep him safe. Bao was a curious and adventurous elephant, always eager to discover new things in the jungle. One day, while wandering through the jungle, he spotted his mother up ahead and ran towards her, eager to be by her side. However, he didn’t realize that he was getting too close to her.

Suddenly, Mai trumpeted loudly and charged at Bao with her tusks raised. Bao was terrified and quickly backed away, unsure of what had just happened. Mai then calmly explained to him that he had gotten too close to her and that she had to protect him from danger. She warned him that there were many predators in the jungle who would love to make a meal out of him, and that he should always keep a safe distance from her and the other adult elephants in the herd.

Bao was ashamed that he had made his mother so angry and felt like a pitiful baby elephant. But he realized that his mother was only trying to keep him safe and that he needed to learn from his mistake. From that day on, Bao learned to respect his mother’s warning and stayed a safe distance away from her. He also learned to recognize the warning signs when other elephants felt threatened, and he never got too close to them either.

 

As Bao grew older and stronger, he became a respected member of the elephant community. His mother was proud of him for learning such an important lesson and for becoming a responsible elephant. Bao knew that he owed it all to his mother and her guidance.

Bao continued to explore the jungle, but now he was more cautious than ever before. He kept his distance from predators, always staying close to his herd. He also respected the other elephants in the herd, knowing that they were powerful and sometimes unpredictable animals. Bao’s mother taught him that respect was important, not just for elephants, but for all living creatures.

 

One day, Bao encountered a group of young elephants who were playing by the river. They were all around his age and seemed to be having a great time. Bao was excited to join in on the fun, but he remembered his mother’s warning about staying away from other elephants. He hesitated for a moment, but then decided to approach them slowly and carefully.

The other elephants welcomed Bao with open trunks, happy to have a new friend to play with. They splashedaound in the river and chased each other through the jungle. Bao felt like he was part of a big, happy family.

But then, one of the young elephants got too close to Bao, and he felt threatened. Bao remembered the warning signs that his mother had taught him and backed away slowly. The other elephant didn’t mean any harm, but Bao knew that he had to be careful.

Bao realized that his mother’s lesson about staying a safe distance away from other elephants wasn’t just about predators, it was also about respecting the personal space of others. Bao learned that sometimes, even when we want to be close to someone, it’s important to give them their space.

As Bao grew older, he became a wise and respected elephant. He passed on his mother’s lessons to his own children, teaching them to respect the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. And he always remembered the lesson he learned as a baby elephant – that sometimes the most important lessons are the ones that are the hardest to learn.

The end.