Boys' Town

The class is planning a field trip to Boys' Town this Friday. Boys' Town was founded in 1945 by Monsignor John Patrick-Abbing. It is a place that takes children under the age of 18 and gives them a place where they can live and work. It was started after WWII to take in orphans that were abandoned after the war. One of the most interesting aspects of Boys' Town is that it is a self-governing community. This basically means that Boys' Town has their own currency, their own laws and also have their own elected officials. This is something that I would like to learn more about. It is intriguing to think that children of such a young age are able to learn the rules of democracy and have a sense of civic responsibility instilled in them during their early childhood. If you would like to learn more about Boys' Town (of Rome) go to their website.