Comments about: The warmth of kids who care for others

Last week, Katelyn and Molly McGrail decorated a box, wrapping it in pink paper and writing on it in colorful...
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Nonny1 of Gainesville, FL
Sep 19, 2008 8:16 AM
To CLARIFY (it's early!), I realize that this is a semi-private project between girls and their grandmother, which is a perfect example of true compassion. I was discussing the BROADER picture when teachers/schools implement projects in the classrooms and push others to do good deeds (forced volunteerism so to speak). The girls in the article obviously have a great role model in their grandmother. ALL should be commended. My own children choose to volunteer during their days off and school breaks.report abuse
Nonny1 of Gainesville, FL
Sep 19, 2008 8:06 AM
"It's to teach the kids to care about others," Sherman said of the annual undertakings.
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Very nice endeavor. I'm glad to see this type of thing occuring. It's sad, though, that there was a time when the schools didn't have to "teach" kids to do good things. Their parents led by example. Instead of wanting bigger (badder) government to take care of individuals (many who truly need help and many who don't), people used to extend more of a hand to their neighbors and to stangers by themselves. I find it ironic that kids in school are made to be "compassionate" to those less fortunate and to respect and honor Mother Earth, etc, but the schools aren't allowed to be honest about where we learned this; this was all taught to us thru Christianity and the Bible. It's not as if morality just appeared; Jesus' teachings are all about helping the meek, caring for nature, etc. Someone needs to connect the dots here...report abuse

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