“Why are you buying beer, Dad? Do you know how much candy we could get with that money?!” I overheard this conversation at a grocery store. Kids, in general, are smart, unintentionally funny, and incredibly tongue-in-cheek. And the kids at the Green Bazaar? Doubly so!
We asked children at The Green Bazaar three basic questions: Their favourite food, what they do to save the water, and what they dislike about elders. Check out their replies and decide if the tomorrow is in better hands!
Layla
“My favourite food? It’s Spaghetti!!!! I wish I could have it everyday”
“I turn the tap off while brushing my teeth. I open it only when required.”
“One thing that I dislike about elders is when my brother watches things on TV which he isn’t supposed to! Violence is bad!”
Salman
“MILK!!! It is healthy and tasty”
“Saving water? I don’t take bath…”
“Elders…it would be great if they stop nagging!”
Soha
“I love Pienapple! And everything that’s made out of Pineapple.”
“While drinking water, I make sure I fill my glass half so that I don’t waste it”
“I hate when elders hit each other…it’s a bad thing.”
Nesha
“I like Dosa the most! My mom makes it so delicious!”
“Well…I turn off the tap while washing my hands. Everyone should do that.”
“I hate elders when they smoke. It is such a bad habit and you know it also harms your lungs.”
Evelyn
“What do I like? Well…a lot of things! But mashed potatoes are the best.”
“I throw leftover water from my water bottle in a plant.”
“I don’t dislike anything about elders..they are big and we should always obey them!”
Aryana
“Strawberries are very tasty. I like the fruit, icecream, milkshake…everything that’s made out of it! It has such nice colour also.”
“The best thing to do is simply turn off the tap while washing your hands or brushing your teeth, that’s what I do.”
“You know my elder sister uses computers all the time, this is not good. It is harmful for the eyes and it consumes so much electricity. She should turn it off!”
Abhimanyu
“I eat carrots a lot, my dad says its very healthy!”
“When I take bath, I use bucket instead of shower.”
“I hate it when elders throw garbage on the roads, they should use dustbins.”
Pooja
“I love lots of things…chocolate, sandwiches, fruits…”
“I make sure that I don’t waste too much water while bathing.”
“Elders are always on their mobile phones, they should just chill for some time.”
Arnav
“I like burgers…are they healthy?”
“I turn off the tap while brushing my teeth.”
“I hate when elders shout.”
Shradhha
“I like chocolates a lot!”
“I take bucket bath instead of shower.”
“Adults should play with the kids more.”
Charvi
“I like Puri.”
“I don’t waste the leftover water. I mostly pour it in a plant or garden close by.”
“I don’t like elders who are stubborn…they should be polite and nice with everyone!”
Girishma
“I really like ice cream…it is cold and sweet and so delicious, and I think they put milk in it too so it is healthy too!”
“Saving water? I don’t do that but if everyone is doing I should try it too.”
“Ummm….I don’t know.”
Sneha
“I like Idli.”
“I sometimes don’t press the toilet flush completely if it is not required to save water. I read it somewhere.”
“I hate when elders tell us to follow rules and they don’t do it themselves.”
