The Boy with Bad Temper: Quiz & Flashcards

What did the father compare the nails to?

In the story, what was left behind after the boy removed the nails from the fence?

What was the main message conveyed by the father to the boy?

According to the story, what did the father say about wounds caused by words?

What did the fence symbolize in the story?

What did the little boy's father give him to hammer on the fence every time he lost his temper?

How many nails did the little boy hammer on the fence on the first day due to his anger?

Why did the little boy start finding it difficult to hammer nails on the fence?

How did the little boy's behavior towards others change as he continued to control his temper?

What did the little boy's father tell him to do once he successfully controlled his anger and didn't hammer any nails for several days?

Why did the little boy's father want him to remove the nails from the fence after controlling his anger?

Comparison of Nails

The father compared the nails to hurtful words, illustrating how they can leave a lasting impact.

Aftermath of Removing Nails

After the boy removed the nails from the fence, only holes were left behind, symbolizing permanent damage caused by unchecked anger.

Father's Main Message

The central message conveyed by the father was the importance of controlling temper and the consequences of harmful words.

Wounds Caused by Words

The father emphasized that wounds caused by words could be as painful and damaging as physical wounds.

Symbolism of the Fence

The fence symbolized relationships and how words can harm and alter them, much like nails can damage the structure.

Tool for Managing Anger

The father provided the boy with nails to hammer into the fence every time he lost his temper, serving as a physical representation of his anger.

First Day's Anger

On the first day, the little boy hammered a significant number of nails into the fence, indicating his struggle with anger management.

Difficulty in Hammering Nails

The boy began to find it increasingly difficult to hammer nails as he worked on controlling his anger and changing his behavior.

Change in Behavior

As the boy learned to manage his temper, his interactions with others improved, demonstrating a positive change in his character.

Success in Anger Control

The father instructed the boy to remove nails from the fence once he had successfully controlled his anger for several days, reinforcing the positive behavior.

Purpose of Removing Nails

The father wanted the boy to remove the nails as a lesson in redemption, highlighting that while words can hurt, one can work towards healing and restoring relationships.

Read a story about a little boy with a bad temper and how it affects his relationships with others. Explore the consequences of his actions and the advice given by his parents to control his temper.