Boy Versus Parrot

Laugh all you want, but it takes empathy to understand this child’s situation. Holding a large talking bird with sharp claws is sure to inspire tears. However, it’s more concerning that this moment was captured and used in a postcard from Maui.

It doesn’t paint a good picture of a tourist destination, especially for families with children. Perhaps the boy’s emotions were more nuanced as the macaw he has in his hands is one of 19 endangered or extinct species.