When we were growing up in the Bahamas and the month of November was near we all had to have our quarter/twenty-five cents to donate for poppy in remembrance of those who fought in the first and second world wars from this country.
No child purchase only one. Children had them on their shirts, girls in their hair, and they proudly wore them every day.
Fast-forward to 21 century and it's a whole different 'ball game'. The average child does not want to donate at all. The few who do only donate for one, possibly two.
My question is where did we as a society go wrong? Did we not teach the children the significance of the poppy? Were they not taught in the Social Studies class? Did parents and grandparents not pass on the information?
When they saw the wreaths being placed and thrown into the sea, were there no questions asked? Did the media not cover it as they should?
These are only questions that I pose. The answers should not come from me as an individual but from us a nation.
Do we need to augment the curriculum, so as to include this information?
What say you? If you think we need to please drop a fire emoji to show your support.
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