Monte Scott gave a lesson to all the adults around him when he started solving the pothole problem around Muskegon Heights, Michigan. The boy did so because his mom had a minor accident caused by a pothole, and it was a warning sign for him to do something.

A selfless mission proves the children are sometimes full of initiatives

Dear parents, look at this example and remember that our kids are small people, aware of their surroundings, and capable of recognizing when something is not functioning. And, if they’re really bothered by an issue, they might try and fix it.

Monte was 12 years old when his mother hit a pothole. It resulted in a flattened tire and a wrecked axle.

Of course, possible injuries that his mom could have suffered were far more terrifying, and that’s why Monte decided to act.

The caring boy never told anyone what he was doing, his mother discovered it later

When interviewed for CBS News, Trinell Scott, Monte’s mom, said that she had seen him taking the dirt from their backyard, but she didn’t think much of it. She assumed that it was some kind of play and let him be.

Trinell’s neighbor, however, felt very intrigued and wanted to know what Monte was doing. When she saw him filling up the potholes with dirt and smoothing them over, she had to take a video.

It was such a good deed that the neighbor Tia Ewing had to post it on social media. That’s how it took off and how everyone found out about Monte’s secret.

Trinell was surprised when the video of her son appeared on her Facebook news feed. We bet she felt very proud of the young man she had raised.

“I didn’t want to see nobody else messing up their car as my mom did”

Such a simple answer, and yet it feels so kind and warm. That’s how Monte explained to NBC News why potholes bothered him so much. His mom also added that helping others is in Monte’s nature. He’ll always clean up the leaves, cut the grass for someone, or participate in blowing snow.

The boy is simply there to give a hand, and what a great example that is. Children are already looking up to Monte.

Because kids from his block want to help, Monte is considering to start a small business

“His older sister’s helping him out,” says Trinell. Monte aims to organize a group of children from the neighborhood to tackle some everyday tasks and help the elderly.

He wants to think the whole thing through and to help as much as he can.

The Mayor of Muskegon Heights, Kimberly Simms, awarded Monte’s upstanding actions

He made an immense contribution, and it had to be recognized.

Monte didn’t let the fame get to his head. He still works around the block and fills the potholes. Most children spend time on social media, and Monte is a refreshing example that will probably prompt others to action, too.

What advice to give your children if they want to do something for the community?

Teaching children the importance of giving rather than receiving is something you have to do gradually. Get involved in some outreach actions with them, and help them understand ways to improve the environment, for example.

Organize actions like cleaning up or baking cookies and selling them to raise money for charity. Tell them about recycling, or try making some home-made toys for animals at the shelter. There are a lot more ideas, and you can visit doinggoodtogether.org or bigheartedfamilies.org for more information.

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Source: Big Hearted Families; Doing Good Together; YouTube/Mellissa Manzagol