Monday, September 14, 2026

"You Raised Your Son Well"—Fourth-Grader Scratches Someone Else’s Car While Riding a Bicycle, Then Does This After Stopping His Tears

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2026-09-14 15:28:12
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2026-09-14 15:28:12
An elementary school student who scratched a parked car after falling off his bicycle is shown calling the car owner. The image was created with AI to aid readers’ understanding. /Photo=ChatGPT

[Financial News] A heartwarming story has emerged about an elementary school student who scratched a parked car while riding a bicycle, then contacted the car owner himself to apologize.
On the 12th, a post by A, who has a fourth-grade elementary school son, was uploaded to the online community Bobaedream. According to A, his son, B, lost his balance and fell while riding his bicycle out of a parking lot on the 12th, scratching a parked vehicle.
B, who burst into tears in shock immediately after the accident, soon calmed himself and left the car owner a phone call and text message.
Photos released by A show that B took a picture of the scratched area and sent it to the car owner, writing, "I accidentally hit your car while riding my bicycle. I’m an elementary school student, so I didn’t know what to do and contacted you."
A said, "I’m proud that my child contacted the owner to apologize personally," adding, "I will meet the car owner, formally apologize, and make sure the incident is properly resolved."
After hearing the story, online users offered their support, saying, "You raised your son well. Please praise him a lot," "The child naturally learned this because his parents are upright and honest," and "I hope he meets a generous car owner."
The text message sent by B, an elementary school student who scratched a parked car while riding a bicycle, to the car owner (left), along with a photo he took himself of the scratched area. /Photo=Bobaedream

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