Way to go Bailey! So sweet...auntie is so proud of you.
Kelly

Truly a selfless act, true humanitarian, peeps take note, American's too... World let's learn from Bailey and her parents.

The last thing these families need is money. Let's teach our children that money doesn't help in this situation. A heartfelt note or handmade card from an 8-year-old, a personal expression of empathy, of shared feelings, will mean a lot more than money to these families grieving the tragic loss of their child. Parents need to set an example by taking the time to send one also.

Diane in all due respect Bailey Bow's are first and foremost are made freely to any and all of those individuals who want them for free! Bailey told her Mom that she wanted to do something for the kids and in their memory! The $1 per bow idea was mine and agreed upon by her parents and monies will be donated to one of the many charities which have been established for this tragedy. Hundreds of Bailey's Bows have been tirelessly made and distributed free of charge to local students and as far away as Ireland in remembrance of the lives lost.

Diane, as a person involved in emergency management, I can tell you that what is actually needed IS money. All solutions, like problems, are local. Right now, what the various local charitable organizations need IS money. Newtown has actually asked that people stop sending things like cards or stuffed animals and so forth. Let's say that a 501c3 organization wants to do something for the kids, the firefighters, the police or the teachers. Sadly, they can't convert cards into tickets at amusement parks or what have you. That's where currency comes in. I would argue that money DOES actually help.

Also, I am somewhat appalled that you would have the temerity to criticize a project that is being run by an eight-year-old. At least she's doing something about it. That's a heck of a lot more than I can say about most others.

Let's teach our children that no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.

Let's teach our adults to support our children rather than criticize them for being proactive.

Thanks, Richard. I knew the amusement park scenario was just a made up example, although in this particular situation it might not be a bad idea for the young children who witnessed the shooting. It might put a smile on their faces. :)