Barber Pays Kids To Read A Book Out Loud During Their Haircuts

Escueta put up the first $50 himself and his idea slowly began to gain traction. However, it wasn’t until one video went viral on Facebook showing a boy reading to his barber. The idea really took off from that point on and a truly passionate idea was formed!

Where the ‘read a book’ idea originally began

Escueta’s idea behind the movement came from his own childhood pain of being severely anxious and feeling like he was being judged. He is now 32 years old, but at the age of 8, he migrated from the Phillippines. He says he did not know English and felt he was being judged a lot. Escueta says he feels a close connection with these young, shy boys who come into the barbershop.

Carrie Ann Hamilton is the mother of the boy in the viral video. She says she sees a difference in her 8-year-old son, Connor. “Connor is working on trust and the barbers are helping him feel more comfortable,” she explains. She also says she travels up to 20 minutes just to visit this barbershop because of the personal care the barbers show.

Hamilton also confirms that her son, Connor, is now raising his hand more in class and always speaking up. It has made a huge difference in his self-confidence!

Take a look at the full viral video below! It will warm your heart.

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