A sustainable future for our children according to Talita Kalloe

What are the most important lessons you teach your children? And what does their future actually look like? Talita Kalloe, mother of Malía (3) and Ava (1) and founder of online platform Soul Stores , shares her inspiring view on sustainable motherhood with us.

How does it feel to you to be a mother in this world?

“Like something very beautiful. I never had any doubts about having children. Not from a sustainability perspective and not from a social point of view either. I do understand the critical points from that vision, but I do not see bringing children into the world as a burden, but as an addition. That is precisely why I think we should take our role as parents seriously. We educate our children so that they can make a positive impact on the issues that lie ahead. I see an important role for us there. Without putting pressure on our children or a great responsibility, but to give them standards and values ​​that intrinsically make them feel that the world is a place that you treat with respect.”

What are the 3 most important things you want to pass on to your children?

What does the future hold for the next generation, your children?

“ I find it difficult to say anything about this because I struggle with it myself. Because what does a good world look like? What is good'? I think of lots of greenery, that we are surrounded by nature and that not everything is concrete. That we are more connected to each other and nature. I also hope that we can treat each other with respect and love in the future. Generation Z is already intrinsically motivated to make more sustainable choices. I hope that sustainability will become the norm when you look at the way children are raised now. Although I fear that this is mainly in my own bubble, and that there is still a lot to be done on a large scale. ”

What do you want people to know about sustainability?