The Head of the Family is a classic short story by W. W. Jacobs. It tells the story of a family of five, the father, mother, and three children, who live in a small cottage in the countryside. The father is a hardworking man who works long hours to provide for his family. He is a kind and loving father, but he is also strict and demanding. He expects his children to obey him and to work hard. One day, the father falls ill and is unable to work. The family is left without money and in desperate need of help. The mother and children decide to take matters into their own hands and find a way to make money. They come up with a plan to make money by selling eggs from their chickens. The children take turns going to the market to sell the eggs, and soon the family is able to make enough money to get by. The father is proud of his children for their hard work and ingenuity, and he realizes that he can no longer be the head of the family. He decides to let his children take charge and make their own decisions. The story ends with the family living happily and the father content in his new role as a supportive and loving father.
By W. W. Jacobs · First published 1943 · Genre: Humor, Fiction, Realism