I was appalled when I learned this, as not only is this a serious issue, but it is quite dangerous! Now, on top of all my school, work, and family responsibilities, I have another worry on my shoulders. I can’t get the image out of my head, of a young boy, deprived of food and water, on a several days long journey, on foot, and for what? All this just to get to America? Is it really that big of a deal? The answer to that question is yes. When I could, I sent a message for him to get in touch with me. I asked him why he was doing all of this at such a young age. His response was very emotional and heartfelt, which brought tears to my eyes. “Sister, I want to be an American too. I am chasing the American Dream just like you, your dad, and the rest of your family did. It’s my responsibility, because I don’t want my mom to die in the same old town you left, knowing that there was no progress and no better days coming our way. I just want to work hard and become something so that I can help the family that depends on me,” he told me. What is crazy is that he is only thirteen years old, yet he feels this huge burden on his shoulders to take care of his family, and is
I was appalled when I learned this, as not only is this a serious issue, but it is quite dangerous! Now, on top of all my school, work, and family responsibilities, I have another worry on my shoulders. I can’t get the image out of my head, of a young boy, deprived of food and water, on a several days long journey, on foot, and for what? All this just to get to America? Is it really that big of a deal? The answer to that question is yes. When I could, I sent a message for him to get in touch with me. I asked him why he was doing all of this at such a young age. His response was very emotional and heartfelt, which brought tears to my eyes. “Sister, I want to be an American too. I am chasing the American Dream just like you, your dad, and the rest of your family did. It’s my responsibility, because I don’t want my mom to die in the same old town you left, knowing that there was no progress and no better days coming our way. I just want to work hard and become something so that I can help the family that depends on me,” he told me. What is crazy is that he is only thirteen years old, yet he feels this huge burden on his shoulders to take care of his family, and is