Street Kids – A Means to an End!
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Kids in Guatemala are an essential part of the families economical system. The average indigenous family has around 10 kids. They are taught from a super young age to start selling. These street kids, in Santa Catarina Village on Lake Atitlan, were between the ages of 2 -6.
The 2 year old could barely put two words together, but she knew the price of the bracelet in English, Spanish and her indigenous tongue!
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September 18th, 2009 at
Gives me new insight into the purpose of childhood! Thanks for this post. Gets me thinking about those children…wish they had more time for learning and playing. Also my own, they are capable of so much more then I expect of them.
September 18th, 2009 at
I was always amazed at how young the children selling goods were when we would cross the Mexican border.
September 19th, 2009 at
Two years old. Wow. I didn't realize street-smarts started so young.
September 19th, 2009 at
I really enjoyed reading your blog. It reminded me my trip in South America. Have a great weekend!
September 19th, 2009 at
Two years old?!? She'll definitely be a pro salesperson soon, if she isn't already!
It is sad to think how young these kids are when they end up selling on the street.
September 20th, 2009 at
it is sad, when you think about our own cultural views of childhood. amazing. great photo!
September 20th, 2009 at
Its hard to resist a face like that and that is probably why their parents send them to work. Its very sad that these children to get to experience more of the fun side of childhood.
September 21st, 2009 at
Out of nappies into selling straight away. Unfortunately this is a sad reality for too many children.