Short-term is when something happens quickly and doesn’t last very long.
Imagine you have a cookie jar, and you take one cookie out to eat right now, that's short-term! You're happy with the cookie, but after you finish it, it’s gone. It didn't stay forever.
Like a Quick Nap
Like a Bubbles Pop
Think about blowing bubbles with bubble solution. You blow one bubble, watch it float up, and pop! That’s short-term too, the bubble was there for just a moment before it went away.
So short-term is like things that happen fast and don’t last long, just like your cookie, nap, or bubble!
Examples
- A child saving money for candy instead of a bigger toy.
- Choosing to eat a cookie now rather than waiting for dessert later.
- A student skipping homework to watch a movie.
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