A Tong was usually a playful little monkey, full of energy and joy, but today his mood was different. The morning sun shined softly through the window as he sat with his small arms crossed, eyes filled with frustration. Mom held a bottle of milk in her hand, but instead of giving it immediately, she tried to guide him to wait patiently. That tiny moment was enough to spark a storm in A Tong’s heart.
He stomped his little feet, swished his tail, and screamed loudly—his protest echoing through the room. He wanted his milk now, not later. His eyes grew teary, lips trembling as he let out sharp angry cries. Mom tried to calm him with gentle pats, but A Tong refused to cooperate. He pushed the bottle away, turned his head stubbornly, and kept whining as if the whole world had betrayed him.
After a few minutes, his anger slowly faded into sadness. His cries softened into small sniffles while he looked at mom with pleading eyes. Mom understood his feelings—tiny babies have big emotions. She offered the bottle again, this time with a calm smile and a soft voice. A Tong hesitated, then reached his small hands out, accepting it with a shaky breath.
The first sip brought comfort like warm sunlight. His tail relaxed, his body softened, and soon the tantrum melted away. A Tong curled close to mom, drinking peacefully, his earlier anger forgotten. Mom stroked his head gently, relieved that her little boy was finally calm.
Moments like this remind us how baby monkeys, like human children, need patience, understanding, and love. Even in their anger, they are just trying to communicate. A Tong finished his milk and snuggled in mom’s arms—safe, loved, and no longer angry.
