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What do we call a home where we belong?

As a child, many people think that home is just somewhere you stay or just a simple structure that we use. However it's not that simple, home is a place of protection, a place of love, and a place to belong. But, the building itself does not make all of that, it's the family inside. Well, what makes a home? Safety goes first, many should be safe from the outdoors but that’s not all of what safety is. Even if I’m getting bullied in school and in my worst hour, I'll be welcomed home, my parents greeting me at the door and hugging me like a bear, making me feel safe, that’s what safety is. Safety can be like finding light in a hurricane. A home is where we should receive unconditional love. If I fail a test or if I break a rule, my family members will still love me. They say it's ok and maybe teach me something or how to avoid the problem in the future. Then finally they embrace me with a hug. Love can come in different shapes and sizes, it can be doing activities with each other or supporting each other, or letting members find their passion. The love and the protection we receive make a place to belong, everyone should have these. I’m lucky to have all of these, however sadly not everyone has them. Many people especially now because of Covid-19 can’t afford all of these or the family doesn't get well together. Covid and other problems make it so people can't afford houses or can't pay as much attention to their family. I and you live in a great house but some people don't have as much safety, as much love, we need to think about and help them.

ERIC

Grade 5

Kanata, Ontario

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