I agree! But I also think these children would be happy with or without @jhimmel. Sounds like people in Liberia tend to be happy people. @jhimmel is that true?
They are playful, happy, and resilient. Perhaps it is only when they become aware of their economic status relative to the rest of the world that this happiness is watered down.
Liberia is interesting. Few go hungry as a relative will almost always take them in under the clause that they will do chores around the house. And there are many of those.
Kids should be doing some chores in and around the houses anyway, even if they would live with their parents. This way they learn about responsability and importance of work. Usually it's better they are taken by relatives, then given to some unknowns.
They are playful, happy, and resilient. Perhaps it is only when they become aware of their economic status relative to the rest of the world that this happiness is watered down.
Yes, all kids are happy as long as their basic needs are fulfilled and as long as they are loved!
Liberia is interesting. Few go hungry as a relative will almost always take them in under the clause that they will do chores around the house. And there are many of those.
Kids should be doing some chores in and around the houses anyway, even if they would live with their parents. This way they learn about responsability and importance of work. Usually it's better they are taken by relatives, then given to some unknowns.