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How be the children?

The Kalahari tribes in Africa, instead of their traditional normal greeting of “Hello” when they see their friends and acquaintances, traditionally greet others with “How be the children?” As some of the oldest documented peoples in our history, they have for thousands of years always kept at the forefront that caring for their children is their single most important work. Reflecting on our current educational, societal and political landscape, we might take an important reminder from the Kalahari people and remember it is about our children.

The Kalahari didn’t need a Supreme Court to tell them or tell us that we still have important work to do creating and funding the education system, and the kind of schools our children deserve. We readily acknowledge that it is politically challenging and frustrating work, but let’s be clear on one issue, there is no other more important. As we enter yet another legislative session, let’s constantly remind our lawmakers that legislation and policy is about stewardship, not politics. As has been said, our children are neither Democratic nor Republican children, they are our children.

“We work hard building things, acquiring homes and possessions, but when all is said and done, all of that will crumble and fall away, and all that we ultimately leave behind as our legacy is our children. We would do well then to make them our real work.”

So, how be the children? As stewards of our children, of their education, of their future, it is up to us.

Please support the Moses Lake School District bond by a yes vote on Feb. 14. For detailed information and to learn more, visit www.moseslakeschools.org.

Vicki Groff

Moses Lake