Why Kids? 

​     Amidst the hate, intolerance, and ignorance society practices and is exposed to daily, world peace may seem like an unreachable goal. Throughout my undergraduate studies at Furman University, I have learned that human atrocities such as genocide, terrorism, and torture often stem from narrow-minded, false paradigms regarding individuals and groups. These opinions are not arbitrarily formed but derive from generations past. When children are born into ignorance and hate, that is all they will know. Thus, children should be our focus.





​Highlighting Differences ​​​​​

     We may not be able to reverse paradigms and stereotypes of the world around us that already exist, but we can attempt to open the minds of children, whose mindsets are more flexible. They are trusting. We must not take advantage of this innocence that we lose so soon as adults but show them the importance of maintaining understanding and kindness through our differences. Differences should not be criticized, but highlighted.

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A Hope for Peace 

     If a new generation of children grow up thinking in this new way with the help of improved education stimulated by thoughtful teachers and knowledgeable, caring parents, we may be able to alter how the world works in a positive light. Ideally, children will be born into future generations knowing nothing but kindness and little violence. I believe that working with children and trying my hardest to make a positive impact on them would be the most fulfilling way to live my life. To me, it is the best way to maintain hope for the future of humanity.