So I had a little revelation yesterday, if that is what you want to call it. We went on an excursion yesterday to this beautiful city called Taxco, it is just about an hour and a half away from Cuernavaca. This is a picture of it. In the picture, the tallest buiding n the back, is this beautiful church that was built in the 1600's. It is a city that is was build on a hill with all white houses and red roofs, it kind of reminds me of Greece. Taxco is known as the Silver City because it is known for its silver mines. The town is full of jewlery stores, some really expensive but others are great deals! But anyways, about my revelation. We were sitting in the Zocalo, which means it is the center of every town in Mexico, and these 2 little kids came up trying to sell gum. And when I say little, I really mean little, like 3 or 4 years old. It broke my heart to see them working. I think that little kids should not be working, they should be playing and learning, not wandering the streets by themselves talking to strangers. Their families must have been so incredibly poor that they have to send their children out to sell gum, basically with the look in their eyes. I understand that they need money and that may be the only way that they can have food on the table, but to me it is like child labor. I hated it! And I was so upset and didn't know what to do. Should I give in, so that they can get some money or should I oppose it and not buy anything? I completely oppose the idea but I want them to have money. It just absolutely broke my heart to see that. God has given me a heart for children and I actually started to cry a little. It is just terrible and I want to do something about it but I don't know what to do.
Wow Em,
ReplyDeleteSeems like your having a great time and somewhat getting to feel comfortable and going to enjoy this amazing experience. It sure is beautiful and love the picture. How sad about the children, those people have probably been doing that for generations and it may be the only way that they survive, by selling to people on the streets. It is sad, can you mentioned this to one of your teachers and maybe they would be able to explain more of why they have children on the streets and maybe if the university can do something about this. You never know, maybe you could be the innovator and this could all turn into a positive thing!
Your father sent my your blog and am thrilled to be able to learn about what your experience is bringing you.
Love you, Susie
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