Training Wheels
Andy wanted a bike. He wanted to go around the neighbourhood in his bike just like his big brother. Imagine Andy’s surprise when one day his parents bought him his first bicycle. It has a red paint with stars stuck to it. It was shiny and very new. Andy was excited. He wanted to ride the bicycle at once.
But as he went nearer to his bike, he noticed two small wheels sticking out from the back. He asked his Dad what it was. He said that his brother’s bike didn’t have those odd wheels and he wants one just like it. Andy’s Dad explained that those odd wheels were for training. He said that Andy needs to find his balance first before he could properly ride a bike and the training wheels could help him.
Since Andy was a small kid, he couldn’t get the wisdom of the training wheels. He just wanted to ride his bike right away without thinking about the odd wheels. He rode his bicycle all day long. When he was ready, his Dad took out the training wheels. Andy was so happy to see his training wheels go even though he lost his balance a few times. He now understood the wisdom of his training wheels and is grateful.