

Tommy did not want to wake up. He liked his bedroom. It was warm and cozy. He had many toys and books. He had a high bed with a ladder. He could see the stars at night.
But his mom came and opened the curtains. She said, "Tommy, it's time to wake up. You have to go to school today. You will learn new things and play with your friends."
Tommy shook his head. He said, "No, mom. I don't want to go to school. I want to stay in my bedroom. I want to play with my toys and read my books. School is boring and hard."
His mom frowned. She said, "Tommy, you can't stay in your bedroom all day. You have to go to school. It's good for you. You will have fun and make new friends. School is not boring and hard. It's exciting and easy."
Tommy still shook his head. He said, "No, mom. I don't like school. I like my bedroom. It's my favorite place. Please let me stay here."
His mom sighed. She said, "Tommy, I know you like your bedroom. But you can't stay here forever. You have to grow up and learn new things. You have to be brave and try new things. You have to go to school. It's not a choice. It's a rule."
Tommy felt sad and angry. He said, "But mom, I don't want to grow up. I don't want to be brave. I don't want to follow the rule. I want to be happy. I want to stay in my bedroom."
His mom hugged him. She said, "Tommy, I love you. I want you to be happy too. But sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do. That's part of life. You can still be happy if you go to school. You can still play with your toys and read your books when you come back. You can still see the stars at night. But you also have to learn new things and make new friends. That will make you happier too. Trust me."
Tommy looked at his mom. He saw that she was smiling. He felt a little better. He said, "OK, mom. I will try to go to school. But can I take my teddy bear with me?"
His mom nodded. She said, "Of course, you can. Your teddy bear can be your friend too. Now, let's get ready. We have to go soon."
Tommy got out of his high bed. He put on his clothes and shoes. He grabbed his teddy bear and his backpack. He followed his mom out of his bedroom. He hoped that school would be fun. He hoped that he would make new friends. He hoped that he would still be happy.
