The Reckless Son

What: This is a story of a boy who was occupied by his freedom and decided get the inheritance of his
father now so I decided to do something about it. And with the decision he made, he needs to face the
responsibility.
Narrator: Once there was a boy named James. He lived on a farm with his father and his older brother. His
father often said:
Angelo: I am so happy to have two sons, because when I die, you will each have half of this farm. It is
good to know that this farm will stay in the family and provide good things for generations to come.
Narrator: But one day, the younger son started thinking. He thought:
James: Why do I have to wait years for my share of the farm to come to me? I know what I will do. I was
ask my father for my half now. Then I can really start living.
Narrator: So the younger son went to his father. He said to him:
James: Father, you have always said that half the farm would come to me.
Angelo: Yes, that is right.
James: I would like to have my half now. I want to leave for a far country and start living on my own.
Angelo: Are you sure that is what you want?
James: Yes, that is what I want.
Angelo: My advice would be to wait. But, if you are sure, I will do what you ask. You may have half of
everything now.
James: Thank you, Father. I will be leaving in the morning.
Narrator: So the younger son took his money and all he had and set off for a distant country.
(James took the bag)
(He spends all his money buying all he want)
(Scatters all his money)
James: Hey bro. Whats up?
Barkada: Wanna have some drinks?
James: Ok.
(They both took a drink)
James: (Boastfully says) I am free! I can do whatever I want. I can be what I want me to be.
Barkada: Cheers!
(James took some cigarettes)
James: Do you have some lighters there?
Barkada: Sure. Take this.
Narrator: The next day,

James: I spent all my money! I have none left! I spent it on parties and fancy food and fast cars.
James: I have to get a job.
James: I will work for a farmer. I will feed the pigs.
James: This is really hard work. And I’m not making much money. It’s hardly enough to eat. I wish I could
eat some of the corn that I am giving to these pigs.
Narrator: What James did was a mistake and he needs to face the consequence.
James: It was bad. Really bad. I’d squandered everything my dad had given me and I didn’t have anywhere
to live. Anything to eat. It was the hunger pangs that were a constant reminder of how I’d squandered my life
away. I lived in agony day after day after day…
Narrator: The freedom that he had, the choice that he make was no match to the responsibility he had to
face. And for the rest of his days, his life was a mess. And he will face the consequence forever.