Kutumba (Marathi) Means Family

In humanities class we started learning about child labor, and the story behind it. To learn more about it and see what is really going on, we read a book called "Boys without Names", in where the main character is put in a situation in where child labor is present. Along the book, we go with him through his adventure to see how he ends up dealing with this problem of child labor. I think that this book ended up being very interesting because not only did it tell us about kids who are going through child labor, but also showed us what they feel inside. It gives us an example of how they end up in child labor, and how to problem solve. I think that the main reason that this book is so interesting is because of the main character, Gopal. Gopal is such a strong character, and is always persevering through anything on his own. He was like the glue that stuck together the broken pieces in Scar's "factory". Gopal showed us how much boys are suffering, and how to be a good leader. Overall, this book was amazing and it really showed out this global problem around the world. If consumers read this book, I would be sure that they would take in consideration of what is happening and maybe even stop buying clothes made by child labor in sweatshops. 

2.  Sometimes in life we meet people who we make such a strong connection with, that they feel like family.  Has this happened to you?  Is there someone who moved from being just a friend to feeling like they are family?  How did that happen?  What is the difference between friend and family?

Gopal and his peers feel like family. They treat one another like family and love each other like family. They trust each other like family, and they are each other family. I have many people who feel like family to me. I think that even most of my best friends feel like sisters from the heart. It all happened when I was knew to Graded, back in first grade. When I first got here, the first person I met was a girl I had never seen before, and her name was Gabi Thomas. She took me in and was always so kind to me, and I think that was amazing of her. I started looking up to her and eventually, we were glued together like magnets. I knew her from the heart, and she knew me from the heart. One day she had to move away, and I was so sad. It broke my heart because we were always so together. I thought that it would be the last time I would see her, but what does family do? Stay with you forever, and that is what happened. We kept in touch after all these years.

 I think that this happened because after many years of getting to know each other, you feel like you that person head to toe, and it makes you feel as if they were that close like your sisters. Then, what is the real definition of family? This is something that I think matters a lot. I think that close friends and family mean the same thing. For example, what does you mom do? Take care of you, and supports you though anything. She is always there for you no matter what. That I the same thing my close friends do. They take care of me and are always there for me. Why would I treat them any different? It is the same with sisters. Why do I consider my sister family? Because she is ALWAYS there no matter what. Family is not only when your related. That is a mom, a dad, a sister, etc. That is what you call it when they are related. However, family is more than just that. Family is when no one is left behind. When people are worth everything, and where no matter what they are always with you in your heart.

What do you think family really means? Comment bellow!