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Young or Old?

Author : Mukesh Malviya     Illustrator : Shailja Jain Chougule

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"May I ride your bicycle?" I asked Didi.

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"No," Didi said. "You’re too young to ride a bike."

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"Didi, can you start the water pump for me?" I asked.

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"No, " Didi replied. "You’re old enough to do it yourself."

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"Ma, may I help you cut the vegetables?" I asked.

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"No, " Ma said. "You’re too young to use a knife."

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"Ma, can you please feed me my lunch?"I asked.

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"No, " Ma said. "You’re old enough to feed yourself."

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"May I help paint the wall?"I asked.

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"No, " Pa said. "You’re too young for this."

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"Can you please help me put my shoes on?" I asked Ma.

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"No, " Ma said. "You’re old enough to put your shoes on yourself."

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I was confused. I thought to myself, Am I too old, or too young?

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One day, I found Ma's earring under the bed.

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"I’ve been looking for this for ages!" Ma said.

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Everyone celebrated. "You're so grown-up!" they said.

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But I'm still confused. Am I too old or too young?

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