Independence Day, in the United States, the Fourth of July, a time when family and friends are getting together in celebration with pool parties, picnics or a day at the beach. An evening filled with excitement and fireworks. For many children this day is a highlight of their summer vacation as they will soon be returning to school. Many adults thinking as it as a long weekend … [Read more...]
John F. Kennedy Assassination
John F. Kennedy assassination occurred November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. On this date kids and adults were glued to their television sets in shock as they mourned the death of the 35th president of the United States. As kids we should not dwell on the John F. Kennedy Assassination alone, we also need to learn more about who this man was. … [Read more...]
Meet the Young Marines
The Young Marines are a Drug Demand Reduction and leadership program supported by the United States Marine Corps. The Young Marines are sponsored by the Marine Corps League. Overall the Young Marine program teaches you leadership, responsibility, knowledge, respect, patience and how to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines were founded in 1959 in … [Read more...]
Voting Issues for Kids
Reading articles at Kids Speak for America it became apparent to me that Kids Speak for America believe that our nations youth should become involved in politics at an early age. As a young parent I would agree that kids should be involved in politics. As I look around it seems to me that too many people consider politics to be for adults only, an archaic way to think. … [Read more...]
Kids Need to Know About President Reagan!
When talking with kids some say I don't know about President Reagan. Some kids say I know Ronald Reagan was a President but but know nothing about him. Others know nothing about President Reagan or only that he was an actor. Only a few kids know that he was also the 40th President of the United States. President Reagan was an Actor but that was just a small part of his life … [Read more...]