Comments on: WEEK 9

By: hawrts

hawrts — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:55:29 +0000

I hope you continue working with these kids. I’m sure they really need you. A lot of kids need people who understand them and are willing to take the time to talk to them about their problems.

By: Ravan Moret

Ravan Moret — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:26:59 +0000

I applaude you for taking on this project. Those areas of the city are no place for a child to grow. I have cousins that once lived there and although I miss them being here in the city with me, I’m glad that the hurricane moved them away. The things that they have seen and can see without a single flinch would break me down in an instant. I’m proud of my cousins for being so strong and not getting caught up in the environment but they are too young to be so closed and hard. If they were here I would definitely send them to you…Keep up the good work

By: Daniellewilson

Daniellewilson — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:18:07 +0000

I encourage you to stick with this project long-term if you can. It takes time for most people to trust someone new. It takes even longer when you are dealing with a person with emotional baggage. Some of these parents are honestly working long hours just to keep food on the table and water in the tub. Some have not matured yet themselves and so they are out trying to “live their own lives” when they have children who need them. The kids you are helping today may one day help other kids coming up behind them. You may be the motivation to keep them from becoming parents too soon. I really do hope this is a lifelong commitment you are making. You are making a difference in the future of the world.

By: cjacks21

cjacks21 — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:53:09 +0000

Don’t give up. I think that by the end you will finally have the kids trust and they can begin to open up to you more. I now it must be just as hard on you to deal with these children. But I think you have a great effect on their life.

By: jessicabaham

jessicabaham — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:24:09 +0000

That is definitely an admirable project to take on. That is one of the major components missing in the lives of many inner city kids, someone to listen to them. They may have has their guards up but Im sure that they appreciated being able to talk to sn adult who was willing to listen. You may not directly see the results but I think the long-term effects will have an effect on their lives.