The American Legion Auxiliary, in reality, the entire American Legion Household, celebrates April as Youngsters and Youth Month. Since its founding, the American Legion Household has dedicated itself to enhancing the well-being of all kids. The important thing to the way forward for a free and affluent nation is held by the youngsters and youth of right this moment. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28, is just one of many auxiliary models making an attempt to provide our youngsters and youth the instruments to know their nation and the freedoms it holds. Americanism Essay Contests in our colleges are one device we use. We additionally donate books to varsities and libraries on issues like our U.S. Structure, the historical past of the flag and why we are saying the Pledge and what it means, in addition to elections – how they work and why every vote is vital. The American Legion Household advocates for conventional household values, help for at-risk kids and to cease drug use, bullying and manufacturing of TV exhibits and films full of obscenities and indecencies.
There’s no possible way of understanding what points will face our youth tomorrow however the democratic, free America might very nicely rely upon the standard of care and schooling that we, as mother and father and residents, present for the younger individuals right this moment.
Navy kids face distinctive challenges and make sacrifices. To acknowledge this, we (celebrated) “Purple Up! For Navy Youngsters” day on Friday, April 15 – put on(ing) purple to indicate assist and thank army kids. Perhaps even add(ed) a giant purple bow to a tree or two.
Why purple, you ask? Properly, in the event you combine the colours of our 5 branches of army service – the three completely different shades of blue (Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Drive), brown for the Army and pink for the Marine Corps – they make purple.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 want to share with you one thing we acquired from the Navy Youngsters & Households workgroup of which we’re proud to be an element. We do really feel, although, this invoice of rights ought to apply to all kids.
Navy Youngster Invoice of Rights:
I’ll develop robust, serving alongside my household so long as I’ve:
A clear and secure place to dwell.
Nice colleges that welcome me.
A secure and enjoyable place to remain when my mother and father are away.
Good medical doctors I can simply go to after I don’t really feel nicely.
A neighborhood that helps me and lets me know I’m valued.
Braveness and assist to maintain my household robust whereas we’re at struggle.
Leaders who bear in mind my household will nonetheless have wants when the struggle is over.
Adults who remind me I’m nonetheless a child.
Time with my mother or dad so it doesn’t really feel like they’re nonetheless away even when they’re dwelling.
Somebody to speak with who understands me.
Bear in mind, youngsters serve too.
Jane Montaney
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28
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