You've probably heard from your parents many times, my friend, that you need to prepare in advance. But only a few of us actually do it. And why do we even need to pack our backpack ahead of time?
That's exactly what a boy named Peter thought. Almost every morning he and his dad were late—one to school and one to work.
It happened this morning too…
Dad, have you seen my backpack? And where is my school uniform?
Peter cried, running down the hallway.
Son, I'm late for work. Let's hurry up and get ready.
His father answered roughly.
Well, Dad, I'm also late for school. And I've even lost my backpack.
Ask your mom. I also can't find my tie.
Just then, Mom came out into the hallway. She gave Peter an already packed backpack and handed Dad his tie.
That's why I keep telling you that you need to prepare things and pack your backpack in advance.
Mom said sternly but calmly.
But no one was listening to her anymore. Peter and Dad were running very late. They quickly ran down the stairs and jumped into the car.
Now we won't be late.
Dad said with relief.
But when he drove onto the road, he saw a huge traffic jam. The thing was that winter decided to arrive early this year. Snow fell during the night. And many drivers hadn't managed to prepare their vehicles for winter. Including Peter's dad.
He hadn't prepared for winter in advance either. And for good reason… Because it was precisely because of this that many accidents happened on the road that day.
Peter saw how one car skidded badly on a turn and almost crashed into a pole.
Dad, how terrible.
Peter cried out, pointing to the car that ended up on the roadside.
Yes, son. You need to prepare your car for winter in advance. And you shouldn't make sharp turns in weather like this.
Peter's dad deeply regretted that he hadn't prepared his own car for winter. After all, driving that day was truly difficult.
Peter's dad was lost in thought, but his son interrupted his reflections.
You know, Dad. Mom wasn't wrong when she kept telling us that everything needs to be done in advance. If I had packed my backpack yesterday evening, I wouldn't have spent so much time this morning looking for my school supplies, and we wouldn't have been late.
You're right, son. Everything needs to be done in advance.
His father answered, and he even felt ashamed that he hadn't followed his wife's truly valuable advice.
