Continuing with the popular series ‘From the Mouth of a Child,” Baylay, a young American teenager, shares her views and perspectives about differences and similarities between the United States and Saudi Arabia…
What is your name?
Bayley
Where do you live?
Huntersville
What is your nationality?
American
How old are you?
14
Who is the leader of Saudi Arabia?
I have no clue.
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Arabia
Who is the leader of the United States of America?
Obama
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington, DC
How many hours does it take to go from America to Saudi Arabia?
40 hrs
What is the best thing to do in Saudi Arabia?
Dig
What is the best thing to do in the United States?
Go to a Broadway show.
Why do women wear black in Saudi Arabia?
To show their figure.
What is a muttawa?
A thing you put over your face.
What is the adhan?
A Fedora.
Are there muttawa in the United States?
Possibly
What is a Muslim?
Someone that believes in Buddhism.
What is a Christian?
Someone that believes that Jesus died on the cross and rose again. That He is the truth & the Light and the only way to heaven is through Him.
Do Muslims and Christians like each other? Why or why not?
No. Because of their religion and their different ways of living.
What do Saudis like to eat the most?
Rice & Beans
What do Americans like to eat the most?
Hamburgers
What would you like to say to other children around the world?
Jesus loves you.
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These always interest me! Thanks for sharing.
interesting, but a bit surprising fo a 14 yr old not to know a few more things
This article sounds unbelievable……I can’t believe a 14 year old don’t know much…..wow…astonishing
Thanks for sharing. Hope to see more of these really soon.
Ahh, the youth of tomorrow. Makes me sad actually. Time to step away from the TV an iPod and perhaps open a book?