Million Sad Rainbow — Why Sok Sok’s Father Thom Taught Her So Harshly
A heartbreaking scene unfolded in the forest today as little Rainbow, the gentle baby monkey, faced one of the hardest lessons of her young life. Her father, Thom, known as a strong and dominant leader of the troop, seemed unusually strict with her. He didn’t allow her to play or cling to her mother, Sok Sok, as he had done before. Instead, Thom pushed Rainbow away each time she approached him, leaving the little one trembling in confusion and sadness.
At first glance, it appeared cruel—why would a father treat his innocent daughter this way? Sok Sok tried to comfort her baby, but Thom’s sharp glances stopped her. Rainbow sat quietly under a big tree, her tiny eyes wet with tears, her body shaking as she watched her father’s powerful figure move away. It was a painful moment for everyone who witnessed it.
But deep in the troop’s natural world, Thom’s behavior carries meaning. He wasn’t being heartless—he was teaching Rainbow how to be strong and survive without constant protection. Soon, she would need to learn how to face danger, find food, and respond to other monkeys in the troop. Thom’s tough lesson, though painful to watch, was part of her growth.
Sok Sok’s motherly heart couldn’t bear it, but she respected Thom’s instincts. Later, when the lesson ended, Thom allowed Rainbow to return. She ran into his arms, holding tightly, and the troop slowly calmed. The forest echoed with soft rustling as the sun set, shining through the trees like golden tears—symbolizing love, discipline, and the painful beauty of growing up. A million sad hearts felt the same when watching Rainbow’s lesson in life.
