Comments on: Educating Lil’ Miss Muffet: Empowering Children By Telling the Truth

By: Yana

Yana — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:23:18 +0000

Great ideas, Warwak – and then I felt slammed in the chest when I read the words “corpse-munchers.” Why are so many vegan activists so hostile and negative when it comes to those who have not yet converted to veganism? Handing a card to someone who has meat in their shopping cart, and then just silently walking away … This kind of self-righteous, passive aggressive attack does nothing to win people over to your cause. I prefer the approach in the book – stay open hearted, be willing to engage at the level of your listener, and be kind.

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:22:39 +0000

Quote: “Kids are so smart and so discerning and function from a much more instinctual, heart-centered place than we adults do” – That’s why I believe the meat industry and the business they pedal should be worried for the future.

By: warwak

warwak — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:52:10 +0000

Ruby, great sharing the stage with you in LA!

Hiding the truth from children is criminal … break the silence

Animal Rights 2009 National Conference Los Angeles July 16th-20th

Engaging Children (humane & nutrition education, children’s books, school clubs, cafeteria vegan options) – Roth, Warwak, Guerrero

Warwak’s key strategies for long lasting achievable change

Confront your local school board to offer children vegan school lunches.

Insist teachers incorporate Humane Education in their lessons – already required in many states.

Talk openly with children about veganism, otherwise vegans come across as being wrong, timid, and subversive. We did nothing wrong and should have no problem talking with children about reality, kindness, and compassion. The truth is not against the law.

Put pressure on our leaders to adopt vegan diets. We also need to put pressure on people to follow existing laws.

Find creative ways to get the word out. Learn from corpse-munchers how to reach children. They use happy meals, cartoons, toys, games, prizes, events, and contests.

Live by example. Speak-up against injustice. Children will hear you whether you realize they are listening or not.

I give these cards to all ages. Just hand it to corpse-munchers at checkouts or walking by anyone wherever you are. Don’t say anything, just hand it to them and walk away.

Go out at night and leave cards in/on playground equipment where children play. Leave them in gumball machines where the prize/candy comes out.

You can get 1000 business cards (bring this page to your local printer) for about $25.00

“Never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Audio Engaging Children:
http://inslide.com/WarwakEngagingChildrenAnimalRightsConference2009.mp3

By: ewink

ewink — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:40:41 +0000

How do you get this book to kids whose parents wouldn’t ever pick it up?

The recycling experience in LA is really interesting and important, but I doubt this issue is going to be taken up by school districts.

Maybe hand it out for Halloween?

By: Jonam

Jonam — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:47:44 +0000

Thanks for your post.

By: Marina James-Galvin

Marina James-Galvin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:04:33 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. this is very powerful and a great way to share with the kids that they also have a choice. Blessings, Marina

By: Michalene

Michalene — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:05:08 +0000

I think giving kids a CHOICE & EMPOWERING them are mighty important lessons, regardless of topic, but in the realm of animals, it also gives them a chance to learn about & act with compassion & caring for other beings/species on the planet, and begin to internalize the values of stewardship. I think it also helps children & the lives they touch thru their actions & words, become more aware of the inherent interconnection amongst all living beings on the planet, something we adults could learn from! Thanks for sharing.

By: kate c

kate c — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:38:23 +0000

This is a beautiful post…
You have done something wonderful by writing the book & I completely agree about childrens receptivity to the ideas.
I find children are fascinated by what I choose to eat they ‘get it’ so instinctively… My god daughter who’s 10 visited earlier & told me she wants to have her own farm when shes grown up & the only animals there will be for children to come & see & love……