Cary’s Corner: Young opinions on why we matter

This is the third guest post from my niece Cary.  She says that it’s important to care about the environment.  Her comments are quite thoughtful and smart.  Let’s hope there are plenty of other 6th graders out there who see things as clearly as she does.

Why do it

Do you think knowing about the environment is important?    It helps people know what to do to save it and survive.

Do you think you can do anything to make the world a better place?    Yes everyone can - that is what our teachers are teaching us.  Even picking up a piece of garbage helps.

Would you be willing to give up an hour each day of TV, Wii, or computer to save energy?    Yes if it would save our environment I would.

People should care about the environment.  It is needed for life.  A example of this is; say because of global warming or pollution all the plants die.  Well as a result of this many animals will die and then all the animals that usually eat those animals will die too.  If this happens the whole human race will die and earth would have no life left on it.

Parents, teachers, aunts/uncles, family members, and neighbors:  what you teach young people may make all the difference in the future.  Remember that you are leading with your actions and your ideas.  Kids are listening, learning, and forming ideas that they may keep for a very long time.  Sometime not too far away, Cary and her friends will be leading companies, governments, and their own families.  Plant a positive seed: take some time to explain things to young people and show them how they can make a difference.  It’s a good opportunity to make Cincinnati green today and tomorrow.