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A Blanket of Kindness
Lila loved visiting the park. She’d sit on her favorite bench, swinging her feet and watching the birds hop along the grass. But one chilly afternoon, something caught her eye: a man sitting on the sidewalk nearby. He had a small dog curled up beside him, and a sign that read, “Anything helps.”
“Mom,” Lila asked, tugging at her mother’s sleeve. “Why is that man sitting out here? Why doesn’t he have a house?”
Her mom paused, thinking about how to answer. “Well, Lila, some people don’t have homes because life can be very hard sometimes. Do you want to know more about it?”
Lila nodded, her big eyes full of curiosity.
Why Some People Don’t Have Homes
“Let’s think about what it takes to keep a home,” Mom said. “Most people need jobs to pay for rent or houses. But what if someone loses their job? Or what if their job doesn’t pay enough?”
“They might not be able to afford a house?” Lila guessed.
“Exactly,” Mom said. “And sometimes, people get sick or hurt and can’t work. Or their families might face big problems, like a flood or fire that destroys their home.”
Lila looked back at the man and his little dog. “So maybe he had bad luck?”
Mom nodded. “That’s right. Sometimes it’s just bad luck. But there are also people trying to help. Shelters, for example, give people a safe place to stay while they figure out what to do next.”
A Little Act of Kindness
As Lila and her mom talked, an older woman walked up to the man. She handed him a soft, folded blanket and a bag of dog food. The man smiled and said, “Thank you so much.” His dog wagged its tail happily.
Lila turned to her mom. “Can we do something to help too?”
“That’s a wonderful idea,” Mom said. “What do you think we could do?”
Lila thought for a moment. “Maybe we could bring warm socks or sandwiches next time we come to the park?”
Her mom smiled. “I love that idea. Even small things can make a big difference.”
What We Can Learn
As they walked home, Lila couldn’t stop thinking about the man and his dog. “Mom, do you think he’ll be okay?”
“I hope so,” Mom said. “And I hope he knows there are people who care. Sometimes life can be hard, but kindness can make it a little easier.”
Lila smiled, feeling warm inside despite the chilly air. She decided that the next time she came to the park, she would bring something to share\u2014a little act of kindness to help someone in need.
This week on Tidbits with Titus: Why do some people become homeless, and how can we help? Join us as we explore the reasons behind homelessness and ways to make a difference in the lives of others.
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