The Undecided Donkey: A Fable for Kids

Share this story with a kid who is struggling to make decisions.

The following story is inspired by the philosophical paradox known as “Buridan’s ass (donkey).” A donkey is equally hungry and thirsty and standing exactly in between both food and water. The donkey would usually go to the one that is closer first, but this time the donkey is right in the middle of both choices. Since it can’t choose one or the other, the donkey dies of hunger and thirst.

The story gets it’s name from Fre...