Kids Need to Know

             

I'm a little late to the party on this kid, but now that I've seen it, I'm pretty darn obsessed. It's not only about the cutest video with the cutest kid, but it's such an awesome idea.  And of course, as a recovering elementary school teacher, I'm imagining all sorts of fun writing assignments that I'm sure my students wouldn't appreciate as much I do.  What do kids need to know starting at their first day on earth?  I have to say for a little guy, he's seemingly got it all worked out.  He really covers the important ones.  

His number one and best advice is to be awesome.  Kids aren't told that enough.  They should be told that they can be anyone and anything they want to be and whatever that is, it will be awesome.  Another thing I would add is for them to be kind always.  So many people today are only worried about themselves, but if we had a bit more kindness and love in the world & a bit more caring for the little guy, earth really would be a happier place (I realize that sounds utterly and completely sappy but deal with it - I'm a sap!)

Oh and last but not least, don't forget to have fun!  Life is messy, and crazy, and awesome and fantastic with brief moments of sadness and regret, but for the most part, hopefully it's an amazing ride where the awesome outweighs the terrible.  If we can teach kids to treat it as an adventure with new things happening around every corner, they'll  be happier and more ready for any challenges that come their way.  

Long story short, new little humans should have fun with it and attack life with all they can muster.  Enjoy it to the fullest and revel in the magic of the everyday.  Treat everyone how they wish to be treated and always remember to kill with kindness. Be who they're going to be and stand up for what's right.  It might be a little too idealistic, but in today's world, you kind of have to be.  It's the only way we can change it for the better!