11 Questions
What did the father compare the nails to?
Bad temper
In the story, what was left behind after the boy removed the nails from the fence?
Holes
What was the main message conveyed by the father to the boy?
Words can be used to build relationships
According to the story, what did the father say about wounds caused by words?
They last forever
What did the fence symbolize in the story?
Relationships affected by harsh words
What did the little boy's father give him to hammer on the fence every time he lost his temper?
Nails
How many nails did the little boy hammer on the fence on the first day due to his anger?
30
Why did the little boy start finding it difficult to hammer nails on the fence?
His anger reduced, making him less impulsive.
How did the little boy's behavior towards others change as he continued to control his temper?
He became kinder and less angry.
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?
Remove the nails from the fence.
Why did the little boy's father want him to remove the nails from the fence after controlling his anger?
To show him the physical consequences of anger.
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.
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