Argumentative Essay: Do Elephants Cry?

Do elephants cry? Of course they do, because they care about each other. A mother elephant will shield her calf from vicious predators and the hot sun, guiding it underneath herself. If there’s an obstacle in their path, a mother will carry her child over it, when a dust storm hits, she will personally bathe her precious baby. Just like humans, elephants create deep emotional bonds between their families and herds. Except, humans are a little better at expressing their feelings. We care for our loved ones in many ways, but most everyone has different ways of showing it.

Humans are social animals. From when we are first born and nuzzling our mothers for warmth, to when we say our final goodbyes to family members and friends. Everyone knows
that it’s easier to help each other than to be alone, like members of the same team. When someone is feeling low, a support system is one of the most important things they can have. We care about each other, because if no one cared, society would fall apart at the seams. People demonstrate how they care in many different ways.

Lots of people express their feelings in different ways. Some people relate to others’ pain, while some passively agree and move on their way. If someone is feeling blue, a friend might rally the troops and throw a party, while others might pat them on back and eat ice cream with them. No matter how someone shows affection, if they go all out or not, everyone cares about something.

Everyone in the world deserves someone to care about them. And while some people are worried about their friends and family, there has to be someone caring about all the others. The homeless man on the corner, or maybe the straving children on the other side of the world, everyone needs someone. Whether it’s spending time at your local charity or donating money to help people in third-world countries, anything can help show someone less fortunate that you care.

So, no matter if it’s a friend or family member, or someone you’ve never even met, you should take a moment to show you care. Let your loved one know you’re paying attention, even if you’ve heard their story before. Tell your mother that you love her, or call up that friend you lost touch with in high school, anyhing to show that you appreciate them. When you show people you care, more than likely, they’ll show you they care too.