Surreptitious Radical Maniac

I've always been wary of planting trees. Not that it doesn't do good. I don't think anyone questions the benefit and usefulness of a tree. But, my hesitance and wariness is from a different concern. Once my father told, 'taking care of a tree is equal to raising a child.' I'm not here to dispute or question that statement, but critically analyze it with respect to trees. Human babies are the most helpless with respect to any other mammals, and need lot of support and upbringing, even at later stages of life. The physiological development at least demands nearly 10 years of continuous effort from parents to raise the child. It is actually the same with trees. There has to be consistent effort to make sure the planted tree is receiving water and nutrients, and growth has to be supported. Raising a pet is also seen equally to raising a child. Planting a tree also falls in the same respect. The tree grows, ages and also has a lifespan.  Of all the people who pl...

  I'm seeing a problem with these innovations. It's not that these boys didn't do a great job. In fact, with what they have, they did a far better job. They should be applauded. But, it's not going to help them overcome the reality of poverty. By addressing problems with ideas as these is very intriguing, makes young minds think, innovate, specialize and so on.  My question is simple. Of the 23,149 people who liked this post, would you be using this on a daily basis? It can be seen to be used as an exception once or twice, but then it doesn't work. And, what's the excuse that these boys don't have proper toilet? Is that being questioned? That is being sidelined. Imagine what these kids could do if they aren't building toilets, and apply this brain to more challenging needs?  The question of toilets, on the longer run has a viable solution i.e. from using ceramic materials, water connectivity, hygienic conditions, proper waste disposal, drainage optio...