Loeb's quote is something everyone needs to think about. I asked a lot of my friends what they thought about it and they all agreed with it, which is probably why we are friends. Anyways, they all had something different to say. Chris took it very literally and dove into the child abuse subject, but he said something that I thought was important to include in this blog. He said, "People are afraid to "butt in" to other people's business." Which I think is an excuse some use for not getting involved and for ignoring situations.
I also agree with the quote and that we all need to look a little more outside of our own lives. The part I like most about the quote is when he is talking about the children we will never meet. My mom was always aware about the status of society and educated us about it. I am so glad that she did, because I learned at a very young age what some people still don't realize. If you have a roof over your head and food on your table every night, you probably don't have it that bad and be grateful for what you do have, because other kids around the world aren't as privileged as you are. People complain about their lives to others about how their dog ran away, they aren't getting hours at work, and last but not least they broke a nail; when on the other side of the room someone is dealing with something major like the death of a parent. And the "complainer" has no idea.This concept can be expanded to the world. If you just have that "oh wow" moment you can start to see that others around the world and in your neighborhood need help and you might have the resources that they need.
Like I have said before in class,I really do believe we should start with the kids of the world because they are the future, and if we want to make the biggest impact we should start there. Parents should be good role models and educate and inspire kids to form their own opinions about what they are passionate about. Even if the parents "don't have time" to get out there like they used to, they can, as the book says, pass the torch, and their children can start where they have left off.
Hi Jessie,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. People often complain about their broken nails, the jobs they have, and how miserable the feel. Many people are too busy trapped in their own little worlds that they can't see passed their noses and see their problems with a sense of perspective and proportion. I recently read a memoir called "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt. If you think your life is bad, wait until you read what this family went through. And even though they barely had food on their table, Angela (the mom) always shared the little she had with the even less fortunate.
This definitely gives you something to think about and appreciate what we have.
Hey Jessie, I totally agree with your view bout starting with the children to create a better future. In a way, if we start introducing to them a real world and not just some idea of an ideal world where everyone is happy, they will be aware about the real issues and want to start to do something about it.
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog!
Jessie, I couldn't agree more, with the picture that is! Just kidding!
ReplyDeleteBut I love what you are saying! So many people today complain about how rough it is that their mom gave them a curfew, or that they have to go to school for SEVEN hours!!!! That always bugs me, it is so important to realize what blessings you have and to be compassionate to those who are without those blessings.
And yes! Teaching the kids today is the best way to prolong a positive effort, history's ripple!