I really do commend you for this post. It is indeed insightful and full of wisdom... I do not think little chima acted foolishly though it seemed so because the bird had just warned him not to let go what will make him rich. But on the other hand, every student must follow the instructions of his teacher else he won't pass. Now from the angle of the Bird (the teacher) the third law was actually the practical aspects of what he had just tought him. Because 'experience' they say is the best teacher. Therefore the bird needed him to have the experience of the first law and what it means to hold on to what will make him rich, and how it hurts if he let go of it, and also to teach chima how to think deeply before he act.

Secondly the bird wanted him to practically learn and recognise the things he should not cry for. This is actually to teach chima that he must not look or mourn too long on closed doors or dwell too long on the past because doing such would make him unable to see new doors or opportunities which are opened up for him that he must at all times put his head together to plan for what lies ahead of him.

Thirdly the bird flew away for chima to have that event as a scar on his body which he will never forget in his life to enable him recognise on time the real things of life and grab them intelligently. In a nutshell, the laws the bird gave to chima were like proverbs therefore he wanted him to have it in reality. Because his mission was to prepare chima for the future which lies ahead of him. However, chima's opening of the cadge which brought the bird out seemed foolish, but that actually teaches chima on how to always open up his mind to learn New things in life...

I celebrate you for this post sir, it is full of wisdom Thanks for sharing.