Since I've been out of school for a long time and am not a teacher, I really did not expect to find anything in the new top collection from Pair Eyewear which I would order - but then I saw the colorful paperclips. Here is a bit of history you may not know.
During World War II, Norwegians used paper clips as a subtle symbol of anti-Nazi resistance, wearing them on their lapels or as jewelry. The clip's purpose was to signify unity and solidarity—representing how people were "bound together" against the occupation. This grassroots form of non-violent protest originated in the fall of 1940, pioneered by students and teachers at the University of Oslo. When Nazi authorities and the collaborationist government of Vidkun Quisling attempted to force teachers to join a Nazi-led teachers' union and teach propaganda, thousands refused. By wearing or displaying paper clips, citizens signaled their silent, collective defiance. The symbol frustrated Nazi authorities because it was inconspicuous, making it nearly impossible to ban completely.
I have paperclips on my purse and wear a paperclip on my necklace to stand against and resist the things currently happening in our country. I might order the Colorful Paperclips topper as a way to stand up, signify unity, solidarity and resist as well - we will see. But whether you order this top or not, you could add paperclips to your purse, jacket, backpack, jewelry - whatever you want to stand up and speak a quiet, collective defiance to what is happening in our country at this time.
You could share this info with the children you love, so they are able to do the same. Who knew a simple paperclip could make such a powerful statement!
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