Reliving the Days of Kindergarten Through a Toddler’s Pledge
Nostalgia in the Classroom
Ah, kindergarten! The simple days filled with crafting macaroni necklaces, dabbling with glue sticks, and understanding life’s basics. How many adults, in the hustle and bustle of their busy lives, have yearned for those carefree moments?
“Kindergarten: Where life’s lessons started with a dab of glue.”
One of the most profound memories many of us carry from our early school days is reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance”. With about twenty of us, young voices in unison, facing the school’s flag, right hands placed over our hearts, we began our initiation into a shared identity.
A Toddler’s Heartfelt Recitation
In a heartwarming video that has touched countless hearts, Lacey Nicole Holmes, a proud mother from Texas, shared a special moment. On Facebook, she posted a clip of her two-and-a-half-year-old son, earnestly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
While toddlers are typically associated with singing catchy tunes from their favorite TV shows (many of us can recall countless repetitions of Barney songs, for instance), this young boy chose a different path.
“Out of the mouths of babes come things that are eternal.”
Dressed casually in a monster truck-themed t-shirt, standing in the warmth of their living room, the little patriot is all set. With his right hand over his heart, echoing the tradition many of us were taught, he signals his readiness with a simple, “Go.”
Though the video doesn’t feature an American flag, the child’s gaze suggests he’s envisioning one. And then, he begins. It’s evident he’s internalized the Pledge of Allegiance. Still, in the endearing manner typical of toddlers, his pronunciation of the words adds a layer of innocence and charm.
The Evolution of the Pledge
The “Pledge of Allegiance” that we recite today has undergone several changes since its inception. According to US History, Francis Bellamy penned the original pledge in 1892. However, it was quite different then, reading:
“I swear loyalty to my flag and the Republic it represents.”
Significant phrases like “the flag of the United States of America” were integrated in 1923. Moreover, the phrase “under God” found its place in the pledge in 1954, adding another layer of meaning to the already profound statement.