Once upon a time, there was a young and immature prince who lived in a grand castle. He was always in a hurry and very impatient. He wanted everything done right away and would get upset if things didn't go his way.

One day, the prince heard about a magical fountain in the forest that could grant wishes. Excitedly, he set off to find it, convinced that it would solve all his problems. But as he searched, he encountered many obstacles that he thought were impossible to overcome. He became so frustrated that he decided to give up.

His friends, the wise old wizard and the practical village blacksmith, tried to explain that some things are just not meant to be and that it is important to be realistic and practical in life. But the prince was too impatient to listen and insisted that he could do anything he wanted.

As he continued on his journey, he also realized that some of his actions were inappropriate and not respectful of others. He started to understand that independence is important, but it is also important to consider others and think about the consequences of his actions.

Finally, the prince found the magical fountain, but it was guarded by a dragon. The prince, now more mature and patient, came up with an inexpensive and informal plan to trick the dragon and make his wish. He wished for wisdom and understanding, and the fountain granted his wish.

From then on, the prince lived a happy and fulfilling life, using his newfound wisdom and understanding to be a fair and just ruler for his people. He never forgot the valuable lessons he learned on his journey and always remembered to be practical, appropriate, and respectful of others.

Reflections

1. What did the prince learn on his journey to find the magical fountain?
2. How did the prince's friends try to help him?
3. What was the prince's wish and why did he make it?
4. How did the prince's attitude and behavior change after his wish was granted?