Donald and his friends were troublemakers, constantly getting into trouble with authority figures at their high school. They skipped classes, talked back to teachers, and even got into physical altercations with other students. They thought they were invincible, until one day they found themselves in the principal’s office.

Mr. Jackson, the school principal, sat behind his desk and sternly looked at the boys. “I’ve had it with you four,” he said. “You’re disrupting the learning environment and causing chaos in the school. Your behavior is unacceptable and I’m considering expelling you.”

Donald and his friends looked at each other nervously. They knew they had to do something to avoid expulsion. They had heard rumors about how tough it was to survive in the streets without a high school diploma. They didn’t want to end up as statistics.

After some reflection, the boys realized that they needed to accept and respect authority figures in order to avoid getting into trouble. They decided to change their behavior and attitude towards their teachers and the principal.

The next day, they came to school on time, attended all their classes, and even participated in class discussions. They listened to their teachers and followed the school rules. They started to see the positive impact of their changed behavior. They were learning more, making friends, and even earning the respect of their teachers.

As a result of their efforts, Mr. Jackson noticed their positive change in behavior and decided to give them a second chance. He called them into his office again and congratulated them on their progress. “I’m proud of you boys,” he said. “You’ve proven that you can be responsible and respectful. Keep up the good work and I believe you’ll go far.”

Donald and his friends left the principal’s office feeling relieved and proud of themselves. They realized that their behavior had consequences, and that they had the power to change their destiny. They continued to work hard, respect authority, and make positive choices, knowing that they had a bright future ahead of them.