Story 009b

From Influence to Insight: Faneel and Rahul's Joint Transformation

Story 9: From Influence to Insight: Faneel and Rahul's Joint Transformation

Rahul, a boy from Lalitpur, Nepal, was known for his gentle nature and respect for others. However, lately, he began to act more demanding and indifferent, especially towards his parents and his younger sister, Ranu. This behavior was so out of character that the family wondered what could be wrong.

It soon became clear that his new classmate, Faneel, was a bad influence on him. Under Faneel's influence, Rahul also began demanding money from his parents for unnecessary expenses. When his requests were denied, he reacted with anger and frustration.

His deeply concerned parents decided to contact his school and discuss his behavior with his teacher. The teacher already had an idea that Faneel played a role in Rahul's changing behavior. After speaking with Faneel's parents, he found out that they had spoiled Faneel in the past. Now that they were unemployed, they were no longer able to meet all of Faneel's demands.

The teacher decided to talk to Faneel, who eventually admitted: "My parents always gave me what I wanted, but now the situation has changed." After a profound conversation about the value of money and the challenges his parents faced, Faneel felt remorse and decided to change his behavior.

Inspired by his teacher, Faneel took it upon himself to talk to Rahul. "Rahul," he said, "I now realize I was wrong to always ask for money and influence you." Rahul replied, "You're right, we need to change. Let's be vigilant about our ways and work hard to improve ourselves." Both boys did just that and transformed into exemplary students.

When he returned home, Rahul sought out his sister Ranu: "Why didn't you ever tell me I was changing?" Ranu, with tears in her eyes, replied: "I tried, brother, but you wouldn't listen." Rahul, realizing how much pain he had caused his family, promised to change.

Seeing this transformation, the parents of Rahul and Ranu felt a wave of relief and pride. Even the neighbors, who had witnessed Rahul's previous behavior, noticed the positive change and praised the family for overcoming this challenge.

Five questions of story 9: From Influence to Insight: Faneel and Rahul's Joint Transformation

1) Who was having a bad influence on Rahul?
A) His teacher
B) His new classmate, Faneel

2) How did Rahul react when his demands were not met?
A) With gratitude and understanding
B) With anger and frustration

3) What did the teacher discover about Faneel's past?
A) Faneel was always a well-behaved student.
B) Faneel was spoiled by his parents.

4) What did Faneel decide after his conversation with the teacher?
A) To continue demanding money from his parents
B) To change his behavior

5) What did Rahul's sister, Ranu, say when Rahul asked her about not informing him about his changed behavior?
A) "I didn't notice any change."
B) "I tried, brother, but you wouldn't listen."