Sachin was in the habit of making aeroplanes with his notebook papers. He used to tear off notebook pages and make paper aeroplanes. One day, his mom objected to this action. He collected all the waste papers and packed them in a polybag and threw it outside through the window. Now, answer the following questions:
(a) Do you think Sachin's action was responsible?
(b) What would you have done if you were in his place?
(c) What values do you observe in Sachin?

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Solution

(a) Sachin’s actions are not responsible because:
Making aeroplanes from notebook pages causes a large production of waste papers.
Filling of waste paper using polythene bags and throwing it away causes serious environmental issues.
(b) When I was in his place:
I will not waste paper by making aeroplanes.
I will reuse the paper by making paper mache.
I will not use polythene bags for carrying waste.
(c) Values observed in Sachin:
Sachin is an obedient child.

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