He felt we were joking. Last night we went to the White House, and we were standing outside in the dark looking through the fence. He couldn't believe that this was the White House. He had heard about the White House and it was neat just to step back and watch him watch. Like any child of fifteen, he dreams, and he looks and he learns.
Street kids are no different than our own children.
As people we should not be willing to accept anything less for any child, than we would be willing to accept for our own kids. You mentioned that you went to the White House last night and you will have an opportunity to meet the President. I don't think any leader should tolerate so many people, especially children, who are suffering. Any leader should use all the power that is available to him or her to stop that suffering .