A father said to his daughter “You have graduated with honors, here is a car I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it.” The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said,

Story 1: A Father’s Gift

A father gave his daughter an old car as a graduation gift but asked her to assess its value at different places.

Used car lot: Offered $1,000, calling it worn out.

Pawn shop: Offered $100, deeming it very old.Car club: Offered $100,000, recognizing it as a rare Nissan Skyline R34.

The father explained, “The right place values you the right way.” The lesson: Seek environments where you’re appreciated and don’t let others define your worth.

Story 2: A Son’s Care

A son took his elderly, frail father to a restaurant, ignoring judgmental diners as his father ate messily. The son patiently cleaned and cared for him.

As they left, an old man told the son, “You’ve left a lesson for every son and hope for every father.” The story reminds us to honor and care for our loved ones despite others’ opinions.