When I think about my childhood all I can remember is being hungry all
of the time. What I remember most is constantly thinking about the one sandwich
that was never wrapped in a brown paper. How I would bite and pinch off it
until it was all gone before lunch time. I believe because of the stress of
being hungry most of the time during my early childhood years; is why I did so
poorly in school and never wanting to participate in any activities.
Japan's tsunami Child Survivors
It is all part of an effort to get the children back into some sort of routine
and to keep an eye on their emotional wellbeing. To help counter this a play
date for children has been organised in a classroom in the devastated city of
Minamisanriku.
Just like adults, these children can still suffer the after-effects of the
tsunami long after the waves have retreated.For the children, the tsunami
nature disaster did not just smash their homes and sweep away their relatives,
it also etched itself on the childrens psyche so having some fun with friends
is the best therapy they can get.
Hello Sandra,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I can only imagine what being hungry must be like. If children are hungry it is far more difficult for them to focus and interact in an agreeable manner. Which, is why I am so glad that several schools in the area that I live continue to offer their free lunch program in the summer.
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DeleteSandra, I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to go to school hungry. I too am happy that schools offer a free lunch program. Food stamps and WIC are also great in helping families provide food for their family. WIC is one of the strongest programs in my opinion, as they are not only looking out for the young child but also the unborn child. Without these programs, I believe there would be many more issues with child development.
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