Exhibit Two Reflection

Orphanages in Corpus Christi- Then and Now

I was interested in this exhibit, because it has been a topic that I have wanted to be involved in since I was very young. When I was little I wanted to start my own orphanage in Corpus when I grew up. Seeing this project reminded me of my childhood aspirations. It was amazing to learn the impact orphanages have had on our community, and with the world. The home for children from other countries mentioned in the exhibit, made this topic awe-inspiring in a way to know the effect Corpus is having on children from other nations. I learned about the changes in circumstance of orphans from the 80s to today. The difference highlights the changing culture and economy of our city, state, and nation. Before, orphans were the product of disease, war, and poverty due to economic problems; now, it is mainly children experiencing abuse and bad parenting that end up in orphanages. Such a change is concerning, and makes me want to learn more about this topic.