Are You a Consumer? To consume means to eat or use up. To call people consumers is like saying all we do is eat and use things up. We all consume things as we live our lives, but we create things and give things back too. Life is about giving and taking—giving and taking love, food, conversation, help, and other things we need. If everyone gave back as much as they took, we all would have enough of what we need.

Your job is to find ways to give back as much as you take in your life. Think of two ways you can take less and give more. Start doing them today. You also might want to share your ideas with your family. Maybe all of you can get involved.