While at work listening to NPR’s weekend edition I heard of this essay written by a 7 year old. Apparently there were several emails from listeners that doubted that a seven year old could write this without parental help or influence. I usually find that the source of these kinds of comments come from people that don’t have kids or have spent much time around them. While most of the time they run around like goofballs, they’ll surprise you with something like this.
Aside from all that, I think it’s an amazing bit!
(Number 5 & 11 in this list are my favorites!)
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99478226
Thirty Things I BelieveI believe life is good.
I believe God is in everything.
I believe we’re all equal.
I believe we can help people.
I believe everyone is weird in their own way.
I believe hate is a cause for love.
I believe that when I meditate I feel peaceful.
I believe we should be generous.
I believe brothers and sisters should be kind to each other.
I believe kids should respect their parents.
I believe I should not whine.
I believe people should wake up early.
I believe people should go outside more.
I believe in nature.
I believe people should use less trees.
I believe we should help the Arctic and rainforest animals.
I believe people shouldn’t throw litter on the ground.
I believe people should not smoke.
I believe God is in good and bad.
I believe in magic.
I believe people should not give up.
I believe love is everywhere.
I believe that God helps us to have a good time.
I believe we live best in a community.
I believe we can protect people in danger.
I believe we should help the poor.
I believe it’s OK to die but not to kill.
I believe war should not have started.
I believe war should stop.
I believe we can make peace.
