Responsible Citizen

“We all must be responsible citizens. Such responsibility gives inner peace. We should learn the various aspects of such responsibility. We should try to keep our city clean and tidy as much as possible.” 

Read the following story to learn how to be a responsible citizen.

James’ Sense of Responsibility

From his early childhood, James has been taught to keep his city and country clean and tidy. He is an obedient boy indeed.

One day, he was walking with his mother to school. Yes, his school was not far from his house. Therefore, he used to go to school on foot every day.

On that day, suddenly, a young man threw a banana skin onto the road. James noticed it.

After seeking permission from his mother, he went to the young man.

The young man said, “What’s the matter up, boy?”

Then James replied, “Please throw the banana skin into the dustbin.”

The young man, at first, tried to deny that it was he who threw the banana skin onto the road.

James told him, “I have been taught how to be a responsible citizen. Please throw it into the dustbin. I’m requesting you earnestly.”

The young man was silent for a moment. Then he smiled, picked up the banana skin and threw it into the dustbin.

James thanked the man and said, “It is our responsibility to keep our city clean and tidy.”

The young man felt a bit ashamed of his act.

He thanked James, the little boy, for giving him the lesson.

James gave a happy smile.