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Have you ever considered what it must feel like to not own a pair of shoes? So many underprivileged children across the world go without. Whether it may be clothing or food, those of us "who have" can often forget those "who don't".
International Children's Day is June 1, 2010 and one ambitious 13 year old continues to carry out the Barefoot Challenge in order to bring about an increased awareness of children in need.
Bilaal Rajan wishes to encourage EVERYONE, regardless of what your plans might look like on June 1st, to go a full day without shoes. Share this idea with your kids and see what they think of the idea! Have them share the idea with their friends and see where it takes you. It's a lot easier to go a day without shoes than a day without food, and what a great way to show our children what "going without" really feels like.
Be safe with this little project and watch where you take them, but even playing outside could be an eye opener. When I was a kid I spent most Summers barefoot, just because we did that sort of thing back then, but nowadays so many of us keep our kids in shoes anytime they leave the house. Not to mention... how many times as an adult have left your home without shoes? lol Maybe on June 1st you could take your kiddos for a walk... free of shoes and socks and see how odd it feels.My guess is this challenge will prove a lot harder for us, than for our children.
The goal in all of this is of course to bring about an increased awareness of those less fortunate than ourselves. Bilaal is hoping making change now will become a top priority for those of us who've been blessed with the comforts of life. It's so very easy to take what we count as "the little things" for granted.
June 1st for my family is actually going to be a bit hard to implement the Barefoot Challenge, or at least without permission first! lol My son is starting a 2 hour a day Summer school program that day, so we'll have to gain permission. I'm interested to see what they'll say! lol After school, we'll be doing our regular daily routine, so shoes will definitely be off! Will you do the same?
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