What it Means

There are plenty of reasons for us to support the education of those who are without supplies and resources, to help those who don't have the 'bootstraps' by which to pick themselves up.  The obvious benefit is to help those young people have more productive lives.  That's the key.

But think about the other benefits to having a child better educated.  Along the way, they will be better able to support their families.  A good number of these students will someday not only be more productive but, depending on where they live, they'll add immeasureably to the area in which they live.

I'm not suggesting everyone get a college degree.  What needs to take place is a situation in which a young person, as he/she goes through life, has the tools to follow their job, career and dream.  Maybe a child will go to 4-year college, trade school, junior college or some specialty training such as learning how to drive a semi or attend a hair style school.

In a sense the more we can help children with their education then we'll all be better off.  Yes, by getting a decent education a young person will undoubtedly lift up all of us.  To get to that goal, it makes sense for us to help them get to that point.

Dick