Big brother, why are those kids on TV carrying so many books themselves? Books are heavy!

Because the school wants them to learn to do things on their own. Before, parents always helped, but now kids should learn to be independent.

But the books are so heavy—their hands turned red! Doesn’t it hurt?

It’s a bit tiring, but they’re really happy! See how big their smiles are. Doing things by yourself gives you a strong sense of accomplishment.

What is a sense of accomplishment?

It’s the feeling of thinking, “That was great, I’m proud,” after finishing something by yourself—like when you learned to dress yourself.

Oh! I want to try carrying books too. Can I carry smaller ones?

Of course! Start with little things, and gradually you’ll be able to do more. Let’s organize the study together!