Children’s Pajama Program
May 8, 2006 by Lei
Filed under Children's Clothing and Accessories
My son has lots of pajamas. He only ever wears the tops and not the bottoms. After a while, I started buying him oversized T-shirts and that’s what he loves to wear the most. So, when I came across Pajama Program, it sort of baffled me. Founder Genevieve Piturro founded Pajama Program in 2001. The organization seeks to “provide warm pajamas and books to children in need in the U.S. and around the world.”
It breaks my heart that for so many underprivileged children, nighttime often means a hard end to an equally hard day – many go to bed wearing their street clothes, or wearing nothing at all.
It’s an interesting concept and I suppose every little bit helps. But, I just gotta wonder if the money that go towards buying new pajamas could be better spent on other things like food, educational materials, or medicine.
What do you think?
The New York Sun, May 8, 2006
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True, PJs are the most pressing or dire need, but don’t underestimate the simple frivolities that make us feel a little more human, a little more “normal.”
Bald Man: Of course you’re right. I know a new pair of PJ’s make me feel happy. But at the same time, my mom doesn’t give a whit about things like that. She and my dad grew up with less money so I think it really depends on the person. I’d be interested to hear what the recipients think.
I live in a place where it routinely falls below freezing many months out of the year, or is very chilly. Many people keep their houses chilly (or downright cold) to save money. If you’re too cold to sleep well, you won’t be rested enough to learn well either. So I think there’s a place for stuff like this. It would be odd to worry about pj’s in warmer regions though.
Deb: Good point. It’s not very nice to sleep with your outdoor coat on.