Learning to Fly

"Mom, I think it's time!" Jenny waved her mother over, never taking her eyes off the tiny chrysalis hanging from the bush. "See, the top part has started to expand!" Jenny pointed to the wrinkles that had formed on the upper part of the chrysalis since that morning. "The website said that's a sure sign the butterfly is getting ready to come out!"Jenny and her parents had been observing the chrysalis every day since Jenny had discovered it about two weeks before. During that time, Jenny had researched and learned a lot about monarch butterflies.They watched for several minutes, but nothing happened."Maybe the butterfly needs help getting out," Jenny said, looking worried. "I'll go get some scissors.""No," Mom said firmly. Then, more gently, she explained, "The monarch needs to exercise its wings so they'll become strong enough to fly. If it doesn't encounter any resistance while shedding the chrysalis, the butterfly won't grow strong and will never be able to fly. It has a long journey