Little Johnny got kicked out of school today. The teacher asked him, “If I gave you twenty dollars. And you paid five dollars to Kate, five dollars to Sally and five dollars to Linda. What would you have?

“Johnny,” the principal began, his tone gentle yet firm, “let me tell you something important. Even if you don’t have any money left, you still have something valuable – your integrity, your character, and your ability to learn from your mistakes.”

Johnny looked up, his eyes wide with surprise. He hadn’t expected such wisdom from the principal, nor had he realized the significance of his actions.

The principal continued, his voice steady and reassuring. “Getting kicked out of school is not the end of the world. It’s a chance for you to reflect on your actions, take responsibility for your choices, and strive to do better in the future.”

Johnny listened intently to the principal’s words, feeling a glimmer of hope begin to blossom within him. He realized that he had made a mistake, but that didn’t define who he was as a person.