Whenever there are official or state funerals as there were for Andy Palacio, Barry Bowen and most recently, Mr. Peters, we've grown accustomed to seeing schoolchildren lining the streets and highways saying their goodbyes. It is a touching scene and a fond remembrance, but really is it duty more than collective grieving? And if it is, we can't really be angry with the kids; it's not their choice to go out on the street and wave.
But still it's interesting to find out what they're really thinking because sometimes kids say the darndest things:...
Monica Bodden
"What do you know about Mr. Peters?"
Student
"About how he is an artist."
Monica Bodden
"Do you listen to Mr. Peters songs?"
Student
"Miss, my mom listen to it."
Monica Bodden
"Do you like his music?"
Student
"Yes miss"
Monica Bodden
"Do you like his music?"
Student
"Yes mam."
Monica Bodden
"You listen to it a lot?"
Student
"Yes mam."
Monica Bodden
"You could dance to it?"
Student
"(nods)"
Monica Bodden
"What you know about Mr. Peters?"
Student
"Miss he is the King of Pop, miss."
Student
"He is one of the three kings of Belize."
Monica Bodden
"Do you listen to his music?"
Student
"Sometimes."
Monica Bodden
"Your parents listen to his music?"
Student
"Yes mam."
Student
"Mr. Peters is my great grandfather and he is a good singer and I like him because he is my great grandfather."
Monica Bodden
"He is your great grandfather, Are you familiar with the instruments he plays?"
Student
"Yes mam."
Monica Bodden
"You also play yourself?"
Student
"Yes mam."
