A Moral Story About Responsibility: When Lobo Was Sick
Shruti came home once again with a sorry face. She had left her tiffin box at school. This was not new. Sometimes it was her books. Other times her pencil box. Often her water bottle.
Her mother always asked the same question, “When are you going to take responsibility?”
Her parents loved Shruti dearly, but they were worried about her careless habit. They tried again and again to help her change, but nothing worked. Even her elder brother gave up. Shruti never realised how serious her habit could become one day.
Shruti had a pet dog named Lobo. She loved him the most. He slept in her room, played with her, and was always by her side. Whenever her mother scolded her, Lobo’s wagging tail brought back her smile.
One day, Lobo fell very sick. Shruti’s father rushed him to the doctor. Shruti went along. The doctor said, “He needs an injection immediately.”
They went to a medical shop, but the injection was not available. After driving for 30 minutes, they found it at another shop. Finally, they returned to the clinic.
Her father said, “Shruti, give me the injection.”
Shruti froze in fear. She had left it at the shop. Just like she always forgot things at school.
Lobo lay still. His eyes were shut. He looked lifeless. Shruti’s heart sank. She thought, Because of my carelessness, my Lobo will die. Tears rolled down her face. She prayed, God, please save him. I promise I will become responsible from today.
Her father rushed back to the shop to get the injection again. Everyone at the clinic thought Lobo would not survive. After a long wait, her father returned. The doctor gave the injection just in time. Lobo slowly moved his head and opened his eyes. He had survived.
That day Shruti learnt her biggest lesson. She promised herself she would never be careless again.
Moral of the Story
Responsibility is not a burden. It is a habit that protects what we love.
What About You?
What is one small responsibility you can take today to make life better for you and the people you love?
By Shabnum Khan, Author of Upgrade Your Parenting
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Parenting is not just about raising children. It is about raising values, strength, and compassion within the family. Every parent faces doubts—how do I balance discipline with freedom? How do I protect my child from digital distractions? How do I prepare them for life without losing connection?
Shabnum’s books answer these questions with warmth and wisdom. Her bestselling work, Upgrade Your Parenting: 7 Modern Solutions with Indian Wisdom, blends practical strategies with timeless values. It shows you how to guide your child through challenges like screen time, peer pressure, and emotional stress—while nurturing kindness, confidence, and emotional strength.
Alongside this, her Moral Story Series—featuring Personal Values, Family Values, and Social Values—brings alive engaging stories that children love to read and parents love to share. These heart-touching tales teach honesty, respect, kindness, and responsibility in ways that leave lasting impressions.
Every book by Shabnum is more than just words on a page. It is a companion in your parenting journey—a reminder that with the right guidance, raising happy and strong children is possible.
💡 Start today. A single story, a simple lesson, can become the seed of a lifetime of values.