It was just another day, but it didn’t feel like an ordinary one for Rayyan and his classmates. It was the last class on the last day of school before the long two-month summer vacation began.

As soon as the bell rang, everyone jumped from their seats and rushed towards their cars and vans. The excitement and happiness were beyond words.

Rayyan was already daydreaming about the endless PlayStation hours ahead — and about not hearing his mother say, “Do your homework!”

“Two months of fun, freedom and no school!” he thought and giggled to himself.

From the very next morning, Rayyan began his dream routine — playing one game after another on the PlayStation. When his fingers got tired, he switched to watching gaming videos on YouTube.

His mother kept reminding him about........

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