Chamroeun was in one of his stubborn moods again. Daddy had been gently trying to teach him to walk, encouraging him to take a few tiny steps on the floor. But Chamroeun, with his determined little face, simply refused. Instead of moving forward, he plopped himself down on the ground, crossing his tiny arms and letting out an annoyed cry.
His big eyes filled with frustration, and he shook his head stubbornly as if saying, “No! I don’t want to walk—I want milk right now!” The more Daddy encouraged him to stand up, the louder Chamroeun cried. His tail flicked back and forth, his tiny hands slapped the floor, and his little voice grew sharp with impatience.
Finally, he reached both hands up toward Daddy, demanding milk. His cries turned into urgent screams, making it clear that he would not take a single step unless he got what he wanted. Daddy sighed, both amused and a little helpless at the baby’s stubbornness. Chamroeun’s little temper tantrum showed just how clever he was—he knew exactly how to get attention.
At last, Daddy gave in. He picked Chamroeun up, cradled him close, and offered the bottle of warm milk. Instantly, the crying stopped. Chamroeun latched on happily, drinking as though he had been starving for hours. His tiny eyes closed in satisfaction, and the stubborn little monkey who refused to walk was now peaceful in Daddy’s arms.
Chamroeun’s story reminds us that baby monkeys, just like human children, can be stubborn when they want love and comfort more than lessons. For Chamroeun, milk from Daddy’s hands was worth more than walking.
