In a quiet corner of the forest, the monkey troop was going about its usual day. But a sudden commotion caught everyone’s attention—Jane, a protective mother, was visibly upset. Her newborn baby, Janna, had been accidentally hurt during a rough moment with young Janet.
Janet, still learning how to interact gently, had been playing near baby Janna. In her playful energy, she became a little too rough and accidentally bumped the fragile newborn. Janna let out a soft cry, clearly startled and in discomfort.
Jane reacted instantly.
Driven by maternal instinct, she rushed over and confronted Janet. Her face was filled with frustration and fear. To her, the safety of her newborn was the most important thing. She grabbed Janet by the arm and scolded her with loud vocalizations—enough to make the entire troop pause and look.
Janet, caught off guard and likely not understanding why Jane was so upset, began to cry. Her cries were loud, filled with confusion and fear. She didn’t mean to hurt Janna, but she also didn’t yet understand how to be gentle with the tiniest members of the group.
