Posted By:
Hank LevyTo Steve and other PCV parents,
You should be proud that your children are concerned enough about people who need their help around the world. Also that they often must live under the same harsh conditions of the people they are serving [this , more than anything makes them appreciate the good old USA]. You should also be happy that their rate of pay has more than doubled since I had the privilege to serve in a small Turkish village over 40 years ago. In those days I earned about $3 per day ... but back then a dollar was a dollar! Believe me that this will be among their most rewarding "jobs" and enable them to grow up and take on enormous responsibility at the same time that they represent the image of America to all they meet.
I am thrilled that my daughter, Jessica, was inspired by my service and volunteered for Americorps after her graduation from college.
She loved it and met her future husband there as well. Sometimes when you give of yourself it becomes a gift that just keeps on giving.
Again, I salute you all.
Hank