It was a calm and sunny morning in the little jungle village. The air smelled of fresh fruit, and the birds sang happily from the treetops. Inside their cozy bamboo house, Mom Monkey was busy preparing breakfast — a bowl of sweet bananas and roasted nuts — while Dad repaired a broken fishing net outside. Everything was peaceful… until a familiar little voice shouted from the corner.
“MOM! I want the phone! I want to watch the video now!” cried CUTIS, jumping up and down, his tail flicking impatiently.
Mom turned around, raising her eyebrows. “CUTIS, you’ve already watched so many videos this morning. Go play with Baby Monkey instead.”
But CUTIS crossed his arms and pouted, his eyes full of determination. “No, Mom! I just want to finish one more! It’s the one where the baby monkey eats cake and dances!”
Mom sighed, trying to keep calm. “Sweetheart, too much phone is bad for your eyes. Why don’t you go outside and climb the trees? It’s a beautiful day!”
CUTIS wasn’t having it. He stomped his little feet and rolled on the floor dramatically. “Nooo! I want the phone! Just five minutes!”
Meanwhile, Baby Monkey sat quietly beside the fruit basket, munching a banana and watching the whole scene with big curious eyes. He didn’t understand why CUTIS loved the phone so much — to him, playing in the mud or chasing butterflies was much more fun.
Mom finally gave CUTIS a firm look. “Enough, young monkey. No more phone today.”
CUTIS froze, then glared. He knew that tone — it meant Mom was serious. But deep down, he still couldn’t resist. The videos were funny, colorful, and made him laugh every time. So, after pretending to obey, he came up with a sneaky plan.
When Mom went to wash clothes by the river, CUTIS tiptoed back inside the house. He looked around like a little detective — no one was watching. The phone was sitting right there on the table, glowing faintly.
“Just one minute,” he whispered to himself, grinning mischievously. “Mom won’t even notice!”
He grabbed the phone and sat in the corner, giggling softly as he scrolled through his favorite animal videos. Monkeys doing flips, parrots singing songs, and a cat chasing its tail — it was pure entertainment for him.
But there was one little problem. Baby Monkey saw everything.
At first, Baby Monkey didn’t care. He thought CUTIS was just being CUTIS — always curious and bold. But when he remembered Mom’s words about “no phone today,” he started to feel a bit worried.
“What if Mom gets mad?” he thought. “CUTIS might get in trouble…”
Baby Monkey hesitated, scratching his little head. He didn’t want to be a tattletale, but he also didn’t like when CUTIS broke rules. After all, Mom always said, “Honest monkeys make happy families.”
So Baby Monkey decided to tell Mom.
He ran as fast as his tiny legs could carry him to the riverbank where Mom was washing clothes. “Mom! Mom!” he cried, almost tripping over a rock.
Mom looked up, surprised. “What’s wrong, baby?”
Baby Monkey pointed back toward the house, panting. “CUTIS! He’s watching the phone again! You said no phone today!”
Mom blinked, her mouth forming a little “O.” Then she smiled kindly and said, “Thank you for telling me, sweetheart. Let’s go see what he’s doing.”
Meanwhile, back in the house, CUTIS was fully lost in his little world of laughter. He didn’t even notice Mom and Baby Monkey quietly sneaking up behind him.
“CUTIS…” Mom said softly.
CUTIS froze mid-laugh. His little ears twitched. He turned slowly, clutching the phone like it was treasure.
“M-Mom! I was just—uh—watching the time!” he stammered.
Mom raised an eyebrow. “Watching the time? With monkeys dancing on the screen?”
CUTIS gulped. “Uhh… maybe they were showing how long it takes to dance?”
Mom crossed her arms, trying not to laugh. “Oh, really? So it’s an educational video, huh?”
CUTIS nodded quickly, smiling nervously. “Yes! Educational!”
But Baby Monkey, being honest as ever, shouted, “No, Mom! He’s lying! He was watching funny videos!”
CUTIS glared at Baby Monkey, whispering, “Traitor…”
Mom knelt down beside them, speaking gently but firmly. “CUTIS, sweetie, I’m not angry. But you need to understand — too much screen time isn’t good. It hurts your eyes, and it stops you from playing and learning about the real world.”
CUTIS frowned. “But Mom, the videos are fun. They make me happy.”
Mom smiled warmly. “I know, honey. But there are other things that can make you happy too — like exploring, helping Dad, or spending time with Baby Monkey.”
CUTIS looked down, silent for a moment. Then he sighed. “Okay, Mom. I’ll stop.”
Mom nodded approvingly. “Good boy. Now give me the phone, and we’ll all go play outside.”
CUTIS reluctantly handed it over, his tail drooping. But as soon as Mom turned to put the phone away, something unexpected happened.
A loud sound came from the device — “BOOM! SPLASH!” — followed by a cheerful song. CUTIS jumped in surprise. The video had suddenly switched to one where monkeys were dancing on top of a waterfall.
Mom accidentally pressed play again, and before she could stop it, the funny music filled the air. CUTIS’s eyes lit up.
“Mom! Look! It’s the song!” he shouted excitedly.
Baby Monkey started clapping and bouncing to the rhythm. Even Mom couldn’t help but giggle — the silly beat was too catchy. Within seconds, all three of them were laughing and moving to the music.
Dad, hearing the noise from outside, came running in. “What’s going on in here?”
When he saw the three of them dancing and laughing, he burst into laughter too. “Ah, so this is the ‘no phone’ rule, huh?”
Mom blushed slightly but kept smiling. “Well… maybe just for this one song.”
The family danced together, their laughter echoing through the trees. For a few joyful minutes, there were no rules, no scolding — just love, music, and silly moves.
When the song ended, CUTIS flopped onto the floor, still laughing. “Mom, that was the best punishment ever!”
Mom chuckled and ruffled his fur. “It’s not a punishment, sweetheart. It’s a reminder — sometimes happiness comes from real moments, not just from the phone.”
CUTIS smiled, finally understanding. “Okay, Mom. I’ll only watch videos with you and Baby next time.”
“Deal,” Mom said warmly.
But the story didn’t end there — because that evening, something unbelievable happened.
While CUTIS and Baby Monkey were playing outside, Dad tried to check the phone. But the video app refused to open. It showed a message that read, “Too much fun for today! Take a break and smile at your family.”
Dad blinked in confusion. “Huh? What’s this?”
CUTIS overheard and ran over. “See, Dad? Even the phone wants us to play together!”
Mom laughed from the kitchen. “Looks like the phone agrees with me!”
From that day on, the whole family decided on a new rule: the phone could only be used for family fun time. Every evening, they’d sit together, watch a funny video or two, and then go outside to play games inspired by what they watched — dancing like monkeys, pretending to fish, or making silly banana recipes.
And CUTIS? He never forgot that day. He learned that even though the phone could make him laugh, nothing could beat the joy of sharing real moments with the ones he loved.
One night, as the stars twinkled above, CUTIS cuddled close to Baby Monkey and whispered, “Hey, Baby… I’m glad you told Mom. If you didn’t, we’d never have had that funny dance.”
Baby Monkey giggled. “Yeah! Next time you break the rules, I’ll tell her again!”
CUTIS laughed. “You better not — or I’ll tickle you!”
And under the soft moonlight, the two brothers rolled in laughter, their giggles filling the quiet night.
Who could’ve guessed? A little mischief, a tattletale moment, and one catchy song turned into the most unforgettable memory of all. 😯❤️🐒
