This story highlights a child's resourcefulness and bravery when faced with unexpected parental absence, ultimately emphasizing the importance of family cooperation and shared responsibilities.
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>> Hey Leo, do you want to play football today?
today?
>> Sorry Tom, I cannot play today.
>> Why are you busy?
>> Yes, my dad is coming to pick me up. We
will [music] go to the cinema.
>> Wow, that sounds fun. Okay. Goodbye, Leo.
Leo.
>> Goodbye. See you tomorrow.
>> It [music] is 5:00 p.m. Dad is always on time.
time.
>> I am so excited to see the new movie. It
is about a super robot
>> driving down the street. Feeling good.
Yeah. Yeah. Leo will love the movie. I
already bought two tickets. Whoa. Whoa.
Why are we stopping? Look at that.
So many cars. >> H.
>> H.
It is 5:30 p.m. Where is he? Maybe
[music] he is buying popcorn.
Or maybe he is parking the car.
I will wait a little more. Oh, my tummy
is growling. [music]
I am so hungry. This is strange. Dad is
Come on, move, please.
Hey, blue car.
Don't cut in line.
Oh, no. It is a huge
traffic jam. We are [music] completely
stuck. What? It is 5:45 p.m. The movie
starts at 6:00 p.m. Leo is waiting for
me. He must be scared. I need to call Grace.
Grace.
Where is my charger?
Is it in [music] the glove box?
No, I left it at the office. My phone is
H. It is too late. So, no movie today.
Dad, where are you? [music] It is
getting dark and cold.
>> Leo, is that you? Why are you still here?
here?
>> Hello, Mr. Guard. My parents are not
here yet. I am worried.
Hello.
Please answer, Dad.
It went to [music] voicemail.
His phone is turned off.
>> Mom is not answering either.
Maybe she [music] is driving.
Maybe there is a big traffic jam.
Look, a yellow taxi. Wait, mom taught me
how to take a taxi.
And I know my address. Mr. [music]
Guard, can I borrow your phone
>> to call your dad again?
>> No, I want to send a text message.
It is [music] faster.
Mom, Dad,
don't worry. [music] I am taking a taxi
home. Sent. Now they know.
>> Smart boy. Okay, let's stop [music] that taxi.
taxi.
>> Taxi. Taxi.
>> Be careful, Leo. Get home safe. >> Goodbye.
>> Goodbye.
Thank you.
>> Good evening, [music] young man.
Where are your parents?
>> Good evening. I am going home alone today.
today. >> Oh,
>> Oh,
you are very [music] brave.
Do your parents know you are in a taxi?
>> Yes, I already sent them a message.
>> Excellent. You fastened your seat belt.
My mom says, "Safety first.
Please take me [music] to 123 Grey
Street, District 1. Do you know the way?"
way?"
>> 123 Grace Street. [music] Is it near the
big park?
>> Yes. Go past the park and turn left at
the bakery. >> Okay,
>> Okay,
>> Mr. [music] Driver, why are there so
many red lights?
It is rush hour, [music] my boy.
Everyone is going home from work just
like you.
>> My dad is driving, [music] too. Maybe he
is stuck in this mess.
>> Excuse me. What is that machine?
>> That [music] is the meter. It counts the
miles and the money.
>> It says $4 now. It is going up fast.
Don't worry, we are almost [music] there.
>> Here [music] we are. 123 Grey Street.
Safe and sound.
>> Here is a $10 bill.
>> And here is $5 [music] change
and your receipt.
>> [music]
Sir, please calm down. [music]
Stop shouting.
Are you Leo's father?
>> Yes. Yes, [music] I am Ethan. Where is
my son?
>> Why are you so [music] late? The boy
waited for a long time.
I I
>> Don't worry, he is safe. He just took
[music] a taxi home. Oh,
Oh,
>> taxi. Ah.
Home sweet home. That art contest
[music] was fun. Mom, the judge loved my painting.
painting.
>> Yes. He said your [music] colors were beautiful.
beautiful.
>> Hello, Mom. Hello, Maya.
>> Hi, Leo. Hi. Wait, where is Dad? [music]
Did he park the car? >> No.
>> No.
>> Dad is not here.
>> What do you mean? Who brought you home?
>> I took a taxi. [music]
I came home alone. >> Alone?
>> Alone?
in a taxi.
>> Oh my god, Leo,
Leo,
are you [music] okay?
>> I am fine, Mom. I used my pocket money
to pay.
>> You scared me so [music] much, but I am
so glad you are safe. You are so brave,
>> Leo, thank gosh. I'm glad you're okay.
>> I am here, Dad. You're home.
>> Oh, Leo, I am so sorry. The traffic was
stuck and my battery died. I couldn't call.
call.
>> Calm down, Ethan. He is safe now.
[music] We will never forget today. Next
time, please check the time and the
traffic. It was your mistake today.
>> But mom, Leo was amazing today. He is
>> Yes, you were very good, Leo. But
remember, going alone [music] is
dangerous. Next time, please be careful
and wait for us. Okay.
>> Yes, I [music] know. I am working on it.
So much work to do. Oh no, it is 6:00 p.m.
p.m.
I am late.
Oh,
>> hello little ants.
Where are you going?
>> Leo. Leo,
>> you are here.
>> I am so sorry, Leo. Mommy is late again.
>> It's okay, Mom.
the house is still messy
>> and and I have to cook dinner. H Come
Oh no, my favorite bowl. [panting]
[panting]
I can't do this. I'm so tired. I have no energy.
>> Hello, Mom.
>> Hello, Mom. We are home.
>> We are home. Sorry [music] we are late.
>> I'm just I'm just very [music] tired.
Hey, don't worry. Sit down and relax.
Mom [music] needs a break. Team,
let's help mom. Operation clean up. I'll
wash the vegetables. [music]
>> I'll wipe the table.
>> I love you [music] guys.
Cheers. Delicious,
>> Thank you everyone. This food is yummy.
>> Mom, fruit for you.
Sweet apple.
And look, [music] mom, I got an A on my drawing.
drawing.
>> You see, in a family, we share [music]
the work. Helping each other makes us happy.
happy.
>> That's right. Sharing housework [music]
is sharing love.
>> Do you help your family with housework?
Let's do it together to have a happy family.
family.
>> Tell us in [music] the comments.
>> Don't forget to like and and share this video
video
>> and subscribe to English [music] for
Newbies for more family stories.
See you next time. Byebye. >> Byebye.
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