In Kingsolver's "Somebody's Baby," she discusses how children are perceived in our society. While in America, her daughter is better seen and not heard. But in the Canary Islands her daughter is beheld as a precious jewel, one that needs to be protected and admired by all.  One could easily  define the philosophy toward children in the Canary Islands as "it takes a village to raise a child" and the philosophy in America as "every family for themselves."  Kingsolver has defended both philosophies with personal experiences. I personally agree with the statement of American philosophy, but having lack of experience with the Canary Islands, I cannot defend that philosophy. In America, children are considered tolerable, but few people want to help them and their families survive. Most citizens are to preoccupied with their own lives and problems to understand that children need our help, and their parents do as well. I feel as though this problem has gotten better though since Hide Tide Tuscon was published in 1995. Projects like "Let's Move" led by Michelle Obama, Play 60 led by the NFL, and the National School Lunch Program all are working to better the health and well-being of America's youth. Although the "every family for themselves" mentality still exists, America is working to provide for its children and their health.



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