The Sad Little Girl: Stories about Light and Dark in English

This is a story about a little girl who was forced to stay inside because of her parents. They were rich and worried about the health and safety of their only child. It did not do well for the sad little girl. What happened to her? Did her parents understand their mistake? What did they do? Read this story and find out what happened to the little girl.

The Sad Little Girl

A sad little girl lived in a posh location in a big city. Her house was as big as a small palace. It was surrounded by guards all the time. She was not even allowed to play alone outside with her friends.

Even if she had to go to school, two guards accompanied her. She had to eat alone during recess. Her friends in the school and neighbourhood made fun of her. They said, “Here she comes, the Princess. She cannot come to school by herself.”

She couldn't take it anymore. She did not have friends. One day, she asked her parents, “Mom! Dad! Why can’t I go outside and play with other kids?”

Her parents replied, “You cannot go outside in the sun. The dust, pollution and germs will harm you. Play inside the house. You have plenty of toys to play with. Call the maids and ask them to play with you.”

She pleaded and said, “They are not of my age. They are not fun at all. Please, Mom! I don’t have friends. I am alone!” The parents refused.

The sad little lovely girl

She Fell Ill in the Dark

Although she was in the most beautiful house people had ever seen, her life was full of sadness. It felt dark inside even if she lived in a well-illuminated house.

Eventually, she fell ill due to a lack of happiness. Her parents left no stones unturned to cure her. Doctors gave up as they could not find a way to heal her.

The Aunt’s Idea

One day, her aunt visited to see her. She came to know about her niece’s ill health. She sat beside her sad niece and asked, “What are you sad, my dear?”

The girl replied, “Aunt, I am not happy. I am alone and don’t have friends to play with.” Her aunt’s heart writhed in pain to see her suffer like this.

She immediately called the parents and tried to convince them but they were adamant. She understood they would not understand this way.

She bought a healthy sapling and planted it in an earthen pot. She placed it in a dark corner of the house and took good care. The parents said, “ It will not grow. It will not grow in the dark. Keep it outside in the garden.”

Eventually, the plant died in a few days. The parents said, “We told you.”

The Aunt said, “Exactly my point. You gave her love and care but restricted her happiness inside the house. How can she grow in the dark of loneliness?” The parents realised what they had done. It's not too late to act and rectify their mistake.

They changed from that day and let the daughter play outside. She was happy and healthier than before.

She was happy with her friends

Moral of the Story

The moral of this edition of the Stories About Light and Dark PDF is overprotection can hamper growth. One can grow only when he is free from the burdens. The father and mother were worried about her health and restricted her outdoor time. It made her sick and devoid of happiness.

Tips for Parents

Not only the children but parents can also learn from this beautiful story. Understand the Stories About Light and Dark summary and explain it to the children. Let them enjoy themselves outside with friends to remain happy and healthy.