This Memorial Day, a six-year-old is reminding us to reflect on our environmental impact during our festive cookouts. When you become a parent, a myriad of unexpected changes occur in your life—prioritizing your child’s happiness over your own is just the tip of the iceberg. Sometimes this manifests in small gestures, like letting your little one enjoy the last cookie, and other times it hits harder when you realize the planet you’re leaving behind for them.
Enter young Liam Thompson from Seattle, Washington, who has taken his family’s commitment to environmentalism to heart. This little lad is genuinely concerned about the condition of our Earth, and he doesn’t hold back when addressing the issues he sees. After viewing a classroom video on the damaging effects of human activity on our environment, Liam was compelled to share his thoughts. His mom captured his heartfelt rant about how people are “being mean” to Mother Nature by “littering” and “destroying forests.”
While the situation is indeed complex—something that many science skeptics might overlook—it’s crucial to recognize that every small action counts. Motivated by his concerns, Liam has filled his home with colorful reminders to save water and protect wildlife. His notes, complete with the charming spelling of a first grader, may bring a smile, but the urgency behind his message is serious.
All children today are learning about these vital issues in school, and it’s important for us to acknowledge our responsibility in the current state of the planet. The guilt we feel when our children come home with Earth Day flyers or recycling information is deserved. Perhaps if more kids showed the same enthusiasm as Liam Thompson, we’d see greater changes!
This young activist has already garnered over 2.2 million views on his video. If even a small fraction of those viewers act on his message, it could lead to positive developments for Liam, our kids, and future generations. Memorial Day, filled with gatherings and outdoor activities, is the perfect opportunity to make meaningful changes. Let’s clean up our picnic areas and make sure Liam doesn’t have to shed any more tears!
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In summary, let’s take a cue from Liam and become more mindful of our environmental footprint. Every action counts and can set a positive example for our children and the world they will inherit.