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Malu Short Story

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This is the story of a stubborn girl who refused to listen to the advice of her parents until a "twist of fate" caused her really to experience the consequences of her actions.
The story addresses parents' challenge regarding the education of children, a subject often controversial and very current today. There are also examples that show how certain childhood habits can be carried over and have unwanted results in the future, if not properly addressed in the present.
The episodes of our history approach the matter simply - and in many cases with a certain amount of humor, emotion and adventure - related topics: motivation for study, healthy eating, consumerism, sustainability, organization and cleanliness, thinking about the future, planning, …show more content…

She loved her parents and was also much loved by them. On the day she was born her parents thanked God for having blessed them with this "divine gift.”
For some time her parents were trying to have a son - or daughter - and when that day finally arrived, it was deemed the happiest day of their lives. And this immense happiness only increased when the second child of the family, Bob, was born - as his parents affectionately called him - about two years later.
Earlier, Malu had been a sweet and affectionate girl. She was a smiling and happy child. With the arrival of Bob, she initially felt that her "reign" seemed to be threatened by this "newcomer.” In her imagination, her parents no longer paid attention to her anymore and were completely involved with the new baby who had just arrived. But over time she understood that the arrival of her little brother could bring more joy to all.
The years passed and now Malu was already in pre-adolescence, a phase which usually occurs between 10 and 12 years, the prelude to adolescence. At this stage, the child begins to "discover the world,” and goes through a series of physical changes that often influence her emotional state. It was then she began to show certain undesirable behaviors, according to her …show more content…

And Zeze always gave in to her emotional blackmail, and ended up doing everything alone, out of sight of her parents.
- My daughter - her father said, if you do not get used to being organized in childhood, you will also be disorganized as an adult. And this can cause you many problems in the future. Disorganized people usually have many problems in their personal and professional life.
- Take it easy, Dad - said Malu. - When I grow up I will be a very organized person. But for now I'm still learning to be.
- Well then get learning soon - her father insisted. - The more you practice, the more you learn and get used to it. I want you to collect the dirty clothing that you left in your room and put them in the basket; then arrange your school stuff that is scattered around the office...
The house only had a few moments to arrange things when Malu left for school. But on returning she would leave her school uniform on the ground and didn`t take care of her school supplies. Her backpack was dumped at the entrance of the house, and her books she left scattered in several different locations. In the house, the places where Malu passed, there was usually some "trace" of

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