Chapter 22: The World in my Home

If I were to write a different ending for this story, I would end it like the following:

“But Pilloo Aunty paid the money for seven kulfis to the kulfi-seller.

Overwhelmed with Pilloo Aunty’s honesty, the kulfi-seller gave one extra kulfi to her. Pilloo Aunty insisted that she just did what was right, and thus, the kulfi-seller didn’t need to return any favour.”

Yes, my father and mother are like Pilloo Aunty. They, too, are very honest and never cheat anyone.

If Pilloo Aunty had paid less money to the kulfi-seller, the children would have got the wrong message that it is okay to take advantage of someone and be dishonest. We should always set good examples in front of children, as their thoughts and habits depend on the elders around them.

What Should I Do?