Summary 

If I were Patrick I would have listened to my parents and worn my shoes. Flip-Flops and shoes are obviously different from one another. Actually i wouldn't even have went out for a walk If I knew there were scorpions lingering around. That just sounds so painful and even more after he said he felt like he was gonna die. That is why we should always do what is right and listen. You don't necessarily have to get stung by a scorpion or other venomous creatures. It could be anything and if you make one wrong move it will cause you pain, for any life situation.