I would like to share my pearls of wisdom regarding the President's address to America's school age children........it is incomprehensible that people were upset with the thought that the President of the United States should address the children, those that are the future of our country. We live in a democracy where during an average election less than 30% of registered voters exercise their right to vote. Isn't it the most valuable lesson for a black man who studied hard, worked hard, and became the first black President to speak to our youth, and encourage them to get an education. The news quoted a school district that said they were not sure that the address was worth showing........what does that mean. The President of the United States wants to speak to the youth of America, to encourage them to stay in school, to tell them to work hard and achieve goals, and there are people who are against this. Is this perhaps the pinnacle of negativity.
President Obama told the students to take responsibility for themselves, to attend school, to work hard and be the best that each can be. He said not to let failures define them, but to teach them.
A person must acknowledge his failures as graciously as his successes. Winning teaches a person nothing, however the act of failing elicits great wisdom, the least of which it is more enjoyable to succeed.
We live in a world where many believe that they are entitled. I don't believe this to be true, there is no excuse for not trying, for not working hard.
So thank-you Mr. President for trying to inspire our children......and as always put on your pearls girls and be the best that you can be.