Little Johnny, a young boy in the neighborhood, often becomes the target of teasing by other boys who call him stupid. Their favorite prank is to offer Johnny a choice between a nickel and a dime. Surprisingly, Johnny always chooses the nickel.
Curiosity piqued the other day, when a concerned neighbor pulled Johnny aside. The neighbor kindly explained, “Johnny, those boys are making fun of you. Don’t you know that a dime is worth more than a nickel, even though the nickel looks bigger?”
Johnny couldn’t help but flash a mischievous grin and responded, “Well, if I took the dime, they’d stop doing it. And guess what? So far, I’ve made $20!”
Little Johnny’s innocent strategy not only outsmarted the boys but also turned their teasing into a profitable situation. It’s remarkable how even in the face of teasing, Johnny managed to find his silver lining.
