Service is important as a life experience because it can really change your opinion on things you may have assumed on an unknown topic. For me, serving at a summer camp with a bunch of children in Kindergarten and first grade changed my perspective on kids their age. I used to think that all kids starting the first grade were either extremely annoying or they didn't communicate and had no type of personality whatsoever. This does seem kind of harsh, considering they're still very young, but that's just what I assumed.
After reflecting on the summer camp experience though, I discovered that the kids I met were special and they deserved my respect. Most of them had an upbeat personality, and listening to the crazy stories they tell was very amusing. Helping them with building crafts and other activities made me realize that everyone needs someone to guide them and teach them important values of everyday life, such as honesty, patience, sharing, and respect. The little things are what make up the big picture, and I knew by teaching these children those values that hopefully, they would grow up good-natured and help guide others to be like them. This is why service is important for my human dignity and the dignity of other people.
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