

Tom was an adventurous boy. He liked to explore new places and try new things. One day, he found a big bag of popcorn in the kitchen. He wondered what it would taste like.
He opened the bag and put some popcorn in his mouth. It was crunchy and salty and yummy. He ate more and more popcorn. He felt happy and full.
But then, he saw something on the bag. It was a word he did not know. It said "expired". He asked his mom what it meant. She said it meant the popcorn was old and bad. It could make him sick.
Tom felt scared and sad. He did not want to be sick. He spit out the popcorn he had in his mouth. He threw the bag in the trash. He said sorry to his mom. She said it was okay. She gave him a hug and a glass of water.
She told him that sometimes, food can rot. It means it gets spoiled and yucky. She said he should always check the date on the bag before he eats something. She said he was a good boy for being adventurous, but he should also be careful.
Tom learned his lesson. He decided to be more careful next time. He still liked to explore new places and try new things, but he also liked to be healthy and safe. He thanked his mom for teaching him. He said he loved her. She said she loved him too. They smiled and hugged.
