Elementary Schoolboy: "It gave me a sense of capability." Minnetonka, Minn.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
March 8, 2023 5:39pm CST
I heard a great interview this morning between all the war news & economy scares &
political news. Part of it was what that kid said. The school needed a playground, a playground accessible to all the kids in the school, including those with disabilities.
So with the help of parents to start with, those kids went to businesses asking for donations, had bake sales, made art about the need, in a word, did all it takes to transform a playground into something for all kids.
One donation from a local business of $200,000 was a big help, but the total was $700,000 and Phase 1 of the project will begin this summer.
When I heard that kid say what I quoted at the top, I knew it was worth writing about.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
8 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic
Kids have to speak up to let their voices be heard and I am so glad that the kid did speak up and that things got done and how much they raised and that Phase 1 will begin this summer. That was a very nice thing to include all in the playground situation and not just a few.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 Mar 23
Yes, it was a great project to start and they plan to help other schools too.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
9 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic
That is great that they want to help other schools as well. Is it schools in their area or other cities?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 23
@Hannihar In their area I think.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 23
It really is. Hearing him use the word "capability," impressed me too.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Mar 23
Kids really need this feeling in their lives. Parents and teachers need to make opportunities available for kids to feel capable.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
9 Mar 23
Kids get more attention than adults when they ask for something Kids are honest.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17243)
• China
10 Mar 23
They are so little,doing such meaningful things is really something !
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Mar 23
So true, they put adults to shame at times.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 23
He is ahead of this time and that's a good thing.
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@LadyDuck (502686)
• Italy
9 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic They did an excellent job and the fact they raised the money proves that there are still good people.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 23
@LadyDuck Right, Lots chipped in.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 23
They really did take it on and raised the money.
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@JudyEv (382358)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 23
That's so wonderful. Such a good news story. It sometimes just takes that first step, doesn't it? Good for them.
