And there are sure signs of self-confidence.

有些孩子体现出了高度的自信心。

“I would like you to grant me my wishes because I’m a great child.

“我希望你答应我三个愿望，因为我是个很棒的孩子。

1. electric scooter

电动踏板车

2. Barbie Dream House

芭比梦幻屋

3. Baby Alive.”

淘气宝贝娃娃”

Maybe a trophy, too, great child?

再来一个奖杯，怎么样？

But then you come across the stories of a city in these letters, too.

不过，你也会在这些信中读出一个城市的故事。

“Dear Santa,” they all begin.

“亲爱的圣诞老人”，他们都这样开头。

“I am the middle child,” one continues.

“我是老二”，一个孩子紧接着写道。

“I lived in a shelter for 5 years. My father abanded [sic] me all my life ever since I was born. My mother was trying to take care of us but she was struggling to put food in our mouths.”

“我在一家收容所生活了5年。差不多从我出生起，我爸爸就抛弃了我。妈妈设法照顾我们，但也却只能勉强糊口。”

These are the tough ones to read.

读这些信会让你难过。

Because they also tell you about the state of a city and a civilization, the way an economy, situations and environment mold a child’s soul.

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