Part of last week and Monday of this week, our class watched a documentary titled "Born Into Brothels". This documentary was a little hard to watch, but at some points it made me happy. The children that this movie revolved around are such strong children and I can't believe they were put through such awful things. If I was called even one of those names and it wasn't meant as a joke, I would break down.
Watching this documentary really made me realize how much I truly do have. I have a good life in comparison to the kids in this movie that were, unfortunately, born into brothels. If I were their age and I lived in a brothel knowing that my mother was selling her body, I wouldn't be able to function normally. After watching this documentary, I have a slightly better outlook on my family situation. If I was born into a brothel, I feel like I would have run away, or at least tried to. But if I did, I would have nothing. Although I may not enjoy my situation as much as I could, I still have it better than those children.
Schooling usually isn't an option for those children, either. Yes, I have an option to finish schooling, but I know that if I don't finish, I would be able to fulfill my dreams. I have a choice on what I want to do and I have the opportunity to do it. Those children born into the brothels know they have dreams, but don't have the opportunity to do what they want. Watching this documentary gives you hope as well as it makes you happy to see that some of the children are successful and are enjoying the paths they took. At least, it gave me hope and it made me happy. I can only hope it made the rest of the class the same way.
Your blog made me realize how meaningful the movie we watched in class was. I like how you explained the children's situation and related it to your own. It is important for us to acknowledge how much we take for granted and that we should be grateful for everything that we have.
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