While walking through the Historical Center of Lima a few days ago, we found this sculpture, a tribute to the shoe-shining child... We can not avoid thinking about the similarities shared by the sculpture and the real kids working in the city, around the historical center, the financial center, the shopping centers, etc... The resemblance is remarkable, and we don't mean between the kids and the sculpture, but by the indiference of the people walking by.
Like to the sculpture, many people just walk by and choose not to see the kids approaching them - not to beg - to offer their work.
A piece of advice to those who are not interested on havind their shoes shined, buying roses or candy: "No thank you" and a smile. Our kids tell us that that is enough. There's nothing worse than indifference. Remember, they are not invisible, they are simply less lucky than you.