The story of cutting down a cherry tree in Washington

George Washington was the first president of the United States. When he was a child, he was a clever and naughty boy.

One day, his father gave him a small axe. That little axe is brand new, small and sharp. Young Washington was very happy to see this small axe. He thought: Dad's big axe can cut down big trees, so can my small axe cut down small trees? Let me have a try.

He looked around and saw a cherry tree beside the garden. The breeze made it sway, as if waving to him: "Come on, little Washington, let's see if your little axe can cut me down!" " "

So little Washington ran happily, raised his axe and cut at the cherry tree. After a few cuts, the cherry tree fell to the ground He cut off the branches and leaves of the cherry tree with a small axe, sandwiched the branches between his legs, held the small axe in one hand and supported the branches in the other, and played horse riding games in the garden.

When his father came home, he was very angry when he saw the cut cherry tree. After all, this cherry tree cost a lot of money, and it is also his favorite tree.

Washington was very angry when he saw his father. Although he was afraid of being punished, he summoned up his courage and said to his father, "Dad, I cut down the cherry tree! I just want to see if the axe you gave me is sharp. "

When his father saw Washington bravely admit his mistake, he didn't punish him, but praised him very much: "Good boy, I am glad for your honesty, because no amount of cherry trees are better than an honest boy!" "

Extended data:

Washington cuts cherries. This story expresses the central theme that "honesty is the most precious thing" through the sentence that his father praised Washington at the end of the story.

People always make mistakes. Only when they have the courage to admit their mistakes and correct them can they get forgiveness and trust from others.

Admitting mistakes is a sign of responsibility, and taking the consequences of mistakes can test our courage. If there are mistakes, we should be brave enough to admit them, learn to use reasonable and legal methods, correct them in time, and bear corresponding responsibilities.