During those years, I used to compare my mom with my best friend Kayla's mom.
Kayla's mom always gave her lots of money to buy the most fashionable1and favorite food. Her mom allowed her to do anything she liked. I really2Kayla. My mom didn't give me much pocket money3she always told me that I should behave myself. I was really4and we didn't talk with each other for days.
Whenever I didn't get what I wanted, I would complain to my mom, "Kayla's mom would give her that! How I wish she were my mom. " Every time, my mom would calmly say"5Kayla". I couldn't understand her. "She shouldn't be feeling sorry for Kayla!" I thought. "She should be feeling sorry for6. "
One day, I couldn't help7to Mom, "Poor Kayla? Lucky Kayla! She gets everything she wants! Why do you feel sorry for her?" I cried sadly.
My mom sat down next to me and said8, "Yes, I do feel sorry for her. I have been teaching you a(n)9that she will never be taught. "
I looked up at her. "What are you talking about?"
Mom said with care, "One day she will really10something. Maybe she'll find out that she can't have it. Her mother won't always be11to give her money, and what's more, money can't buy everything. "
She 12, "I have taught you important lessons by not giving you everything you want. You'll know how to look for bargains（便宜货）and13money, but she won't. You'll understand that you need to work hard to get the things that you want but she won't. When Kayla is a grown woman, she'll14one day and she will be wishing that she had a mom like the one you've got. Life lessons are more valuable than modern clothes and delicious food. "
It took some time, but I 15understood my mom's words. Now I am a happy and well-behaved Grade Nice girl student.
