tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13040164.post7054577767504297092..comments2023-07-26T03:53:40.971-04:00Comments on Radiant Things: What's not working hereUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13040164.post-21764422106240594702012-06-02T12:43:18.408-04:002012-06-02T12:43:18.408-04:00It's not just the adults and the system that a...It's not just the adults and the system that abandoned her; they encourage her. When I was in Ecuador, my host mom told me that lots of kids are pulled out of school so they can make money for their families by begging. Every dollar tourists give to kids on the street encourages parents to pull them out of school, but at the same time some of those kids might starve without the money--it's sickening. <br /><br />I've been enjoying reading your and Jeff's thoughts on this trip. Thank you!ajbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995709646880359206noreply@blogger.com