The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

My favorite part of class this week was by far watching the documentary on the Lost Boys. It was a topic I knew vaguely from past social studies classes, but that I had never really looked at in depth until this week. What I found most striking was the selflessness of the boys, who had suffered so much in their lives. It made me realized how truly privileged I am, even though I don't always see or appreciate that. The boys in the film suffered through hardship after hardship,facing starvation, poverty, and the death of their families. But when they finally made it to America and to a better life,instead of leaving it behind, all they wanted to focus on was helping and reaching out to those back home, which was something I found incredibly admirable. If everyone in society could operate with this same level of compassion and kindness, the world would surely be a better place. Many would have simply taken the chance for a improved life and forgotten about the one full of hardships, and full of death. But the lost boys were stronger than most, and were able to persevere and to help each other to all improve their lives. Watching this documentary made me want to strive and become a better, more selfless person, someone who puts the well being of others before their own personal gain.