A little boy was trying to move a big wooden box out of his yard. The box was much _______ than the boy. He tried his best to move it, but the box would not move at all. After _______ for a glass of water, the boy tried to move it once more. This time, he pushed harder, but he still _______ move the box a bit. He was quite tired and lost heart.

The boy’s father was coming home from work around this time. He stopped to watch his son’s _______ efforts. The father didn’t help him, _______ instead asked, “Son, have you tried your best? I mean, are you doing _______ you can?”

“Yes, I am!” the boy cried.

“No,” his father said calmly, “you’re not. You have not asked me to _______ you.”

Asking for help is not a weakness. Many people need help, and _______ the best of us need help. It is _______ to know when to ask for help and understand why you need it. Never be afraid to ask others for help when you’re in ________.