CNN's Van Jones meets viral hugging toddlers

[@Lunamere]

When children are better than adults.

[@BartSimpson-jd2vs]

To children it's all about playing, no other extra worries or real life challenges.

[@TheMRS]

Children aren't better than their parents, instead they're replicas of their parents/caretakers/stewardess! These two boys replicate their parents. As the children mature into young adults is when they choose their own path, as in becoming better than how they were raised! We eff up children by what we allow them to be exposed to, which is what causes various complexes.

[@b3at2]

Leon Davis adults corrupt innocent children with racism and bullshit .. but they are born innocent.

[@bit1733]

Actually, children are ALWAYS better than grownups.

[@firstlast-FcK-YT]

Well we are on CNN so i will take what you said as you like children in a bad way.

[@CreoleLadyBug]

These babies have better social skills than some adults.

[@Nay20109]

right

[@FlyyGirl1000]

Better social skills than my autistic spectrum ass lmao. I’m quiet & standoffish 🥴😬

[@jspurs22]

Some more like all

[@RapFanatic4ever]

SOME ???????? More like ALL

[@utha2665]

The day people see this as just two "people" hugging will be a great day.

[@charl7346]

Exactly! Everyone’s relating it to race when it’s got nothing to do with race at all. Are Americans usually like this?

[@MichelMawon4982]

Amen!!!!

[@op3129]

@@charl7346 "Are Americans usually like this?" yes look at comment by "jasmine" for why this is a thing (it'd be adorable if there were no racial difference. it likely wouldn't have gone viral tho bc - again - see comment by "jasmine" in this thread)

[@utha2665]

@James Tyree FFS, this is about to little kids that just see each other as close friends, there is no hidden agenda or illusions. Hate is learned.

[@AlexFaye]

@James Tyree and they say black people aren't racist or rude...

[@youngjojo3052]

Grown people: hate each other for they skins color Little boys: only cares about play time and eating ice cream 🍨

[@BartSimpson-jd2vs]

Many grown people would love to only care about that

[@op3129]

@@BartSimpson-jd2vs they can (why would you write that?!?)

[@merlemitch46]

It's really sad that We as a group of people. Can't get along. I find that there is bad in every race. There are some white people. That I'm scared of just like there's some black people. I'm scared of just like there's some Indian some pakistanis and all that, but you know what? I'm not letting my fear. Stop me. From interacting from being who I am. As a person as a human being and that's what we need to realize. Just be human..

[@BartSimpson-jd2vs]

@@merlemitch46 , just be human and shower daily.

[@merlemitch46]

@@BartSimpson-jd2vs u be knowing 😁

[@batarasiagian9635]

I accept the assertion that "children have to be taught to hate."

[@512Terrance]

cj p like Fox taught you to hate Obama

[@512Terrance]

cj p you’re the racist and the Russian troll

[@AnonymousPersonAP]

It's 2019 , this isn't news. democRATS are stuck in the past.

[@kathrynwhitbeck9798]

The same children that steal from their peers and refuse to share?... ok

[@isaac198428]

"Hatred is taught" Facts!

[@HabsCanada1]

Racism is taught.

[@knightsoftheroundtable87]

So is the notion that there are more then 2 genders :)

[@jesteravrgjoe2888]

Bigotry is when people have negative bias of other races. Racism is when people design their lives around their bigoted thoughts, or feels of other races. So if a white kid is beat up by black kids constantly in school. It’s very possible that black people can cause others to be bigoted, or racist.

Nope, white folks are born into it. They are all racist

[@cybertroll1150]

@whites didn't create slavery but they ended it. Thousands of white men died to free blacks. Get over it.

[@adamshortnacy4595]

By all races.

[@taylorqueensbury170]

These boys are so adorable. They are playing with little fire trucks and ambulances. They are sharing and being sweet.

[@TheMrpalid]

Those babies are too cute

[@patrickcampbellhatesthesoup]

Let us pray that time won't spoil them.

[@shuncharon]

It definitely will. Sad but true. Desire alone will end this connection, at least how it is now.

[@EsoheA.]

Amen

[@pamelawirt2315]

As long as these children live in a mixed neighborhood, there is hope. As the one father said, he teaches in a school that is predominantly mixed.

[@josiejames9147]

No I think they will be good

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

@3ds max IT'S NOTHING to do with teachers, our workers are a reflection of the society that created them. Political leaders, Media, Movies, all play a role in what we view. Don't put this all off on teachers. America never apologized to for slavery, and when slavery ended it found new ways to create policies that devalued other humans and discriminated against. from the 19th century on to the 20th human rights are still a thing.

[@mregent2515]

Some parents poisoned their kids mind. But some grow up with enough common sense to not hate and that's where hope lies.

[@janeday3237]

You said the magic words. Have enough common sense not to hate. Yes. Common sense is gone from a lot of people in this society. I'm 47 years old and I'm not racist toward anybody. I was never taught to be. Of course democrats call me racist just for disagreeing with them. It's kind of what they do when they can't win a agruement. They call you racist and then they check to see if you misspelled anything. Lmao. Poor things.

[@mregent2515]

@@janeday3237 with all due respect, I wasn't making a "party line" argument but rather a humane plea. As in humanity. We all have work to do.

[@mregent2515]

@get lost and that is the most untrustworthy statement. Find peace.

[@janeday3237]

@@mregent2515 I understood your post I just like to ramble on sometimes . Common sense is a key ingredient.

[@mregent2515]

@@janeday3237 partisanship can b nurtured into understanding, and finally awareness. And it'll up to u what to do next.

[@CocoTaveras8975]

To whomever reads this I hope you have a lovely day :)

[@sickofliberals9403]

Thank you and same to you 👍👍

[@CocoTaveras8975]

sick of liberals Thank you. You have a kind ❤️.

[@jett8193]

Thanks Coco Taveras, you too : )

[@SeanShimamoto]

Coco Taveras LOL. For a split second I thought you were saying that you were sick of liberals...which seemed to be the opposite ideology of your initial comment. Haha.

[@KingKong-er3qf]

Same to you!!!😊😊😊😊

[@oilyoily2959]

A father's role is so important in a child's life, great to see you guys let your children show mutual love and friendship to each other, so heartwarming.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

These boys are living proof that racism is something that's learned & not genetic. 👨 + 👮 = 💖

[@セ千尺丂セ]

Just dont let them watch fox news, they will become racists very quick, and will be full of hate

[@lordvader5706]

Don't let them watch CNN, they will be dumb.

[@adamshortnacy4595]

Yes the Democrats teach hate and racism like it's a fucking paying job.

[@janeday3237]

Of course it's learned. My God did you ever have to wander. Hate is not genetic. Hate comes from the devil. So if somebody is born with hate already in them. That would be a satanic baby born possessed by demons. That's the only way the hate could get in at such a young age.

[@fromchomleystreet]

Real Christian. That is literally what some white supremacists believe, unfortunately - That it’s just nature, and assimilation of races can never work because we are hardwired to stick to our own “kind”.

[@whitealliance9540]

I'm glad the managers were smart enough to give the kids toys to play with. Just leave them be.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yes that was great

[@butthurtz5025]

I hope the best for the children. Maybe we can rid ourselves of racism before these kids turn into adults.

[@SecondEvilEx]

@Da Nhl1 you're filled with more shit than your president

[@primitivenv]

Why???

[@fromchomleystreet]

@Da Nhl1 ... sure, dude. Find me just one KKK member or avowed white supremacist who says they’ve voted Democrat in any election in the last 50 years and I’ll concede that you’re not talking out of your ass.

[@josevillasenor3786]

@Da Nhl1 It’s amazing how many people still believe the democratic propaganda! Weak minded and angry every step of the way! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mregent2515]

@Da Nhl1 quite apparent that u have issues. Any body opposed to ur thinking should feel sympathy, not embattled. Then of course that's what ur seeking.

[@margomason4889]

My youngest daughter is thirty-nine and she still has her first-ever best friend. They met when they were seven. That is a miracle, within it's self.

[@madmike8525]

that is awesome!

[@mtom7889]

“I tell you the truth. You must change and become like little children” {in your hearts}

[@airplane381]

Those toddlers will be Friends for years to come. How cute! 😄

[@wsmg4390]

@@@jigaboojohn4884 Why do you think that?I'm curious

[@LayingintheSun]

Those kids will hate each other after 8th grade history class🤫

[@airplane381]

@@jigaboojohn4884 You're Full of Shit.

[@セ千尺丂セ]

@@jigaboojohn4884 you fox news viewers are sick. This is why theres soo much hate in USA. Only country on earth that has more hate besides middle east

[@3rdshiftpaulf178]

@@jigaboojohn4884 and the white one will shoot up a school or church.

[@hayesdabney]

Hatred is taught, and so is love.

[@shuncharon]

Why would you say love is taught? Please

[@shuncharon]

@T.S That's crazy as hell. Teach me how love, huh? WE ARE LOVE. Teach Knowledge of Self!

[@megha6865]

These toddlers made their parents famous with their boundless love..That would be such a proud moment for parents..I would credit the parents also they brought up the kids so well

[@RapFanatic4ever]

They did

[@hannahfaye6562]

Finnegan pointing at the screen: "That's Finnegan!...That's Maxwell!"

[@fifermcgee5971]

Pretty precious.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

That’s cute

[@MrTrigz]

This should be normal...... It is.

[@shuncharon]

Lol true. Let's you know how messed up the world is.

[@meccaunknown9756]

Yes it should be normal......... but unfortunately in America it is far from that. 😕

[@ssym2]

Not normal enough, my friend

[@cyxw1234]

@Amor Ankh WOW! Such Negativity! It's beautiful! ❤️

[@vel0811]

I wonder if they're still such good friends. They're so cute!

[@honeylocs74]

Adorable little mini men😊

[@twokidsmom5309]

Max and Finnigan are my favs. Pray they are always friends.

[@TheChimelynx04]

For me it was about how these cute little boys from so far away saw each other and literally ran from so far away to hug each other. So adorable.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

I love that

[@proto-nm9hr]

These are just two adorable toddlers who are best buddies why should this be exceptional

[@adopt-a-pet-istanbul]

I love how both went for the little fire trucks, not caring about anything else :)

[@Leonaza7]

This just prove bigotry and racism are taught. These two toddlers gives me so much hope for what the new generation is going to have to face. Hopefully less hate and division.

[@jigaboojohn4884]

Leonaza7 That black toddler will be in jail in twenty years

[@jesteravrgjoe2888]

Bigotry is when people have negative bias of other races. Racism is when people design their lives around their bigoted thoughts, or feels of other races. So if a white kid is beat up by black kids constantly in school. It’s very possible that black people can cause others to be bigoted, or racist.

[@JT-fc2zm]

It's called pattern recognition.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

@@jigaboojohn4884 Yes TRUMP AND HIS BEST FRIEND JEFFREY EPSTEIN WOULD HAVE A BALL OR TWO WITH THEM.

[@lovechildtre4961]

Leonaza7 too bad when that black kid turns about 11 he will no longer be viewed as a cute teenager by society...unfortunately, he will be viewed as a predator...Tamir Rice...😳😢while the other kid will be viewed totally different in a positive way. I pray his adoptive parents give the black child “The Talk” when he turns 11 like most black parents have to do😒.

[@ChipCain]

Made my heart sing. Wonderful.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Yes and put a BIG smile on my face and in my heart.

[@niiamon]

They are Friends for life!!!!

[@RapFanatic4ever]

I’m sure they will be

[@mememe733]

I remember a conversation with my daughter when she was 3, while we were waiting to be seated at a restaurant. She told me “when I grow up I want to marry Sarah (her best friend from daycare)” I said “ok” She looked pensive for a moment, then said with a defeated tone “Oh I forgot, two women can’t be married” I told her that in fact they could (we are from Denmark) it was just not as common as women and men being married, so she probably hadn’t noticed. She mulled this over for a bit then say “Oh yeah, it’s two men that can’t be married” I repeated my previous answer and it made her look a bit troubled, frowning and deep in thought for a couple of minutes. Then as we were walking to our table, she suddenly smiled big and said with a sense of relieve, as if the world suddenly made sense to her again “ah yes, that’s right, they just need to be castrated” For a moment I was in utter shock, who had taught my sweet innocent child something so hateful and outrageous? Then I remembered, I did! About 3 months prior we got a male Guinea pig, after a few days I felt really bad about him being alone so I got a female and had the male neutered. I remember telling her that it was better with a female because if we had two males the would fight all the time and would both need to be castrated in order to live together. I was just thinking of the advantage of only needing surgery on one rather than two animals, but my daughter obviously got something entirely else from my explanation 😂 We have to be careful of what we say to kids and how we say it, because they may interpretate it very differently, from what we intended 😅 I can just imagine her telling people “my mom says, that if two men wants to get married, they should be castrated” Geez.. glad we had the talk about her future marriage that day!

[@bubujooestes1499]

Two little kids in all their innocence show their love for each other and people are here twisting it to Trump and Democrats and hatred.

[@sunrae7680]

@cj p Troll. Bye.

[@jesusislord7772]

Amen brother!

[@TheBioExplorer]

I wish the positive response to this meant that maybe some of the recent heightened divisiveness is burning itself out. One could hope. Seems like people would tire of all this overt anger.

[@jessesaffold1165]

true that

[@dominicksansotta7173]

I can't stop watching this . This is the cutest thing . These boys are gonna grow up to be so great . God bless them and their dads . This is what the world needs to see

[@irvinggoldberg5365]

John who wrote the book of Revelation said at the end of his life... LOVE ONE ANOTHER !!!

[@mohamedfaisal8385]

@cj p fuck you Nazi boy

[@shuncharon]

He did not right that. It was written by a group of mystics and almost didn't make it in the Bible Script.

[@shuncharon]

@@mohamedfaisal8385 Nazi means to be born... To be... All else is conditioning.

[@gwendefir3566]

Children no no Prejudice at that age

[@mopowresp1]

Only against nasty food. Ask my nephew who hates.............broccoli!♥️

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yep

[@anenglishmanplusamerican7107]

Blessings to Maxwell and Finnegan.

[@keiroty7187]

That’s called true friendship

[@chanelhopeful5336]

Omg they’re both soooooo adorable!!!!!!

[@michaelwilcox5168]

I think it’s the the expression of pure joy that everyone is responding to.

[@Nonjola]

I hope those two will be friends to the end.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Sure they will be

[@shawnnewell4541]

Sweet kiddos!

[@impactcreators4135]

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matt 19:4 “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matt 18:3 It doesn't take abracadabra to realize how messed the society has become, I say hello to a stranger in the streets and I get the "what do you want" look. But you know what, love & care are universal languages. I am a Systems Administrator & also work at a Bank where I speak with customers EVERYDAY. Somedays/some moments I get frustrated. Most of the time I let God do His thing through me, I am pleased when an elderly customer giggles after "problem solved" or when a customer on mat leave gets an extension on their loan etc. God seeks a childlike submissiveness and meekness (Humble), a gleeful childlike heart … and a childlike faith. God bless you for capturing this awesome moment and for sharing with the world. Moments; that's all God blesses us with each day.

[@janeday3237]

You are 100% correct. I would love to frame what you wrote and put it on my wall. The problem today is they told God to leave. I watched it all take place with my own eyes. There was a period of years where they started taking God out of school and removing him from everything. Now it's 2019 and you are starting to see the results of God's removal. Remember back in the old days you didn't even see any shootings at school. That stuff didn't happen. Today it happens all the time. That's cause the devil is going to school with the kids now.

[@gillianlandry283]

Impact Creators Thank you for that message. Thank you for reminding us of that passage in the Bible. 🥰

[@shuncharon]

Why is God a he and not a she or just That which is? To you?

[@janedoe1435]

They are super adorable babies!!! They'll be besties forever!

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yep

[@davidcopperfield-DickensBook]

Yep! This is the way it should be.

[@christinalw19]

They are free, their thoughts are free. They are loved and encouraged by their parents. Beautiful. Hope for the future. Let’s keep it going. 🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Why can’t people stay like this ? I love this . I can watch them all day .

[@mdew3255]

Love, Respect, Compassion...INNOCENCE...LOVE in all it’s wonderful aspects...These children are demonstrating ALL of these characteristics in a natural and (what should be a daily and normal) way!!! Bless their loving hearts!!!!

[@danlesh2386]

That's a beautiful story I just feel for the children on the southern border that get separated from their parents that is heartbreaking

[@Zeebo216]

This story deserved more attention...

[@andreag8742]

ZenobiatheAngry BlackWomanRussell they were literally on this and Ellen, how much more attention could they get lol

[@KCohere33]

It’s kind of all over the place right now

[@Zeebo216]

@@KCohere33 I'm just saying it deserved more time on the show...

[@Zeebo216]

@cj p da fuq...I ain't say nothing about no kittens...sdfu...

[@ritaenglish8432]

PURE LOVE SHOWN BY THOSE 2 LITTLE MEN REALLY AND I WHICH THE WORLD WILL LEARN FROM!

[@KevinP32270]

ebony and ivory living together in perfect harmony.....BEAUTIFUL STORY.....GREAT PARENTS.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yep

[@OceanlinerOfTheSea]

THATS MY TEACHER THE ONE WITH THE BEARD NO WAY

[@danielcarlson800]

We can ALL learn from these little guys!!!

[@Madikvuzela]

Aawww so adorable 😍😍We should emulate these two angels in order to make the world a better place once again. Say no to racism!!💪💪💪💪💓💓💓

[@willwright2099]

I hope they grow up & grow old 2gether! Being apart of each other lives for the rest of their lives. It's going to be an amazing journey for them. There is still hope people.

[@the4thhorseman840]

Who else scrolls through comments before watching the videos?

[@shuncharon]

After...

[@marcosdelossantos1308]

As adults, we should be ashamed that two little boys are settling an example of how human life should be , when we (adults) we are the ones that should teach kids to love each other. Its sad how when we grow up we become sick in the mind.

[@Swnsasy]

This video was the cutest when I saw it.. It shows that hate is literally taught.. Treat others like you want to be treated is such a simple thing.. Those cheeks on Max!! 🥰🥰

[@Twist_Official]

thanks for your video

[@Incountry]

Not friends, these are Brothers....

[@henriettaparks586]

THAT DAD IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!! THIS SHOULD BE NORMAL!!!!!! WE AS A RACE OF HUMANS ON THIS EARTH TOGETHER WE HAVE TO BE LIKE FAMILY!!!! LOVE YOU JUST BECAUSE!!!!!!!

[@jesusislord7772]

Amen to that !

[@jessesaffold1165]

i hope this story never goes away also i hope that van jones keeps up with these to boys until there adult life and see how much they still have love for one another...i hope this crazy world does not change that.

[@creatorsist]

the beauty of love, no color lines... so adorable, I needed this feel good moment; adults should learn from this amazing pure hearted moment

[@debbie541]

they are friends because they are children and innocent and have not been tainted and probably will never be because their parents are awesome

[@RapFanatic4ever]

I love this video . They’re gonna grow up so well rounded .

[@cm1jon610]

They are just adorable little sweet kids. And the parents are pretty cool. They don’t see color so these little sweet boys don’t either. Isn’t it the way it should be. 🌸

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yep

[@courtneyleanne6405]

beautiful!

[@katch703]

Hate is a learned behavior.

[@dorothy2964]

Just so pure, they ran and ran, noone could stop their joy, the love and happiness what stands out, and how is possible with pure innocence to the negatives that they they obviously have been so lovingly protected from.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Thank you Van for giving the public the background of this wonderful video. It is so natural, expressing the true feeling of love. Personally got so much joy watching these two tykes greet each other. If only the grown ups could act this way, "what a wonderful world it would be."

[@poof_yo]

Lmao the way the babies were so confused like who are these people...oh wait they got toys 😭❤

[@foshoy7548]

Colour is only skin deep. We're ALL living, breathing human beings. The world would be a much better place if we could respect one another's differences, no matter what. I hope these two little men remain life long friends and go on to achieve great things. Kudos to equality and diversity.

[@jesusislord7772]

Amen all lives matter even the unborn and born !

[@duckbutter1716]

Love these two kids . Really heartwarming. 😁

[@rickrodriguez7118]

Hope is still alive. It just comes in small sizes.

[@Nonjola]

You know... thinking about this... This is actually pretty sad. People needed two kids to remind adults, that race shouldn't matter in the year 2019. Kinda shows that we haven't grown that much.

[@jesusislord7772]

Yeah we humans can be dumb without free Will or common sense!

[@INDASTREETTV]

Can’t we all just get along !!!

[@quashonahardesty6538]

I hope that Maxwell & Fennigan has a lifelong friendship that nothing or no one can break. 👬 I wish I had a lil black boy lil white boy emoji.

[@mkltanyatv1920]

This is what we need right now 😘😘😘🤳👌

[@RapFanatic4ever]

We really do

[@zorahorne5312]

Children so sweet and innocent. The world has not corrupted their minds and hopefully it won't.

[@JuliaInMerica]

It is 2023. Wondering if they are still friends?

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

I just saw 2 kids hugging honestly. It was cute.

[@MW-sw7so]

I may be an asshole but that was the cutest thing ive ever seen ,those little guts are like little buddies that haven't seen each other in a while

[@jacquelinechinyou5860]

You all should do a weekly video together the 2 toddlers together 😀

[@sugarmcdoodles8462]

Their video gave me some hope in humanity again. Finally something positive going viral 😘😘😘

[@RapFanatic4ever]

I know

[@prettykitty5134]

They are both beautiful human beings that’s it!😍🥰😘😘🙏🙏💯♥️

[@prettykitty5134]

BKK get a life and put the gun down stupid

[@prettykitty5134]

cj p get a life and get your head checked out before it’s too late

[@shatashagriffin658]

The first show that I have seen that actually have sense enough to have toys for these babies

[@johndelamontaigne7711]

My 1st best friend was the african american kid next door. We knew each other since we were born. This is 60 years ago. When we moved way when was 7. I never got to see him again. I was truly heart broken . I still think about him and wish I could reunite with him. I hope he is doing well. Great video and story showing that we are capable of profound love for everyone no matter what race, religion or orientation.

[@dragonninjaghostgirl7981]

Beware they are haters out there that will want to tear Max and Finn’s friendship apart as the grow older. But Max and Finn’s friendship is so powerful, theres no way they will ever turn against each other. I hope.

[@amandawilson8532]

This is just beautiful. There is hope.

[@Comin_at_U_Live]

It's not convincing that the video went viral just because one kid is black and one is white.. it's likely that the enthusiasm and love the kids show for their friendship and one another itself is so touching..

[@catalinatryingagain]

They were so excited about the toys lol aw

[@luise-lottefidan5786]

This is how our Heavenly father sees us. The same equal & one family. God bless them to grow up loving all. 🙏

[@andypandy247]

So adorable We can learn a lot from kids

[@RapFanatic4ever]

The innocence

[@jazzyhaze7933]

How can anyone dislike this video?

[@josiejames9147]

❤️❤️❤️ this he has two daddies

[@theking0ne327]

In the words of a great British band, all you need is love, love has no race and these two youngsters are showing us that no matter what the color of your skin is, love is all you need, may God keep and bless them the rest of their lives

[@theking0ne327]

@Randall P. McMurphy true that, my brother, true that 👍👍👍

[@wonderwonderful5351]

Those kids are wonderful, this is what shows us children sees no color. They can get along with one another, bc they are not shown difference, all they know is they are both small, they love to play with each other, and they love one another. If all children were taught the way these two children are taught that alone would make America great again!! One Nation under God

[@elainearchibald9020]

Much needed love!! Awesome to see these boys teach us all that we should be more caring and accepting of the human race!