Teandra Taylor said she believes it's important for her son to learn about other people and cultures. Hes already been to 11 countries and 18 states.

A lot of parents want to give their children the world, but Teandra Taylor of Mansfield, would rather show them.

Life is too short to wait, so I believe in accomplishing what you want to accomplish now, your dreams now, she said.

Taylors dad was in the Army. Growing up, they moved around a lot. She says seeing so many different cultures made her a better person.

Thats why I knew that when I had kids I had to be able to show them different things outside of our zip code, outside of our state, outside of our country even, she explained.

Thats why she has spent the past three years traveling the world with her son, Carson.

From posing in front the Eiffel Tower to mud bathing with elephants in Indonesia, Taylor has taken Carson, her only child, on adventures all over the globe.

During their travels, he often dons a pilots hat and goes by the nickname "Captain Carson." Taylor said traveling has made Carson more personable. Every time he boards a flight, he tries to say hi to everyone on the plane.

Hes just 3 years old, but has already been to 11 countries and 18 states.

Theyve been grounded most of this year due to COVID-19, although they have taken a few short road trips, but Carson always has his bags packed and ready.

He plays TSA in our living room, Taylor said.

Before each trip, Taylor tries to teach Carson about the places theyll visit, but childrens travel literature isnt exactly on the bestsellers list.

So I thought, 'Ive been to enough places, why not just start my own?' to be able to reach kids, Taylor said.

They wrote their first book earlier this year and plan to release more, hoping their adventures will inspire people, especially African American families, to travel.

Its important to note that Taylor isnt wealthy. She works as a project officer for the government and believes giving a child such a life experience is worth the investment.

It doesnt have to always be big, expensive, luxurious trips for you to travel with your children, she said. Traveling is more about the exposure and the experiences youre providing to your kids.

Those experiences have taught Carson to appreciate people from all walks of life.

Taylor explained that leaving our comfort zone can tear down walls that often divide us and open our hearts to a love outside ourselves.

Its showing him to accept people regardless of what theyre going through, regardless of who they are, she said. Even if he doesnt remember, this is shaping him into being an amazing man that hes going to grow into in the future.

He's 3 years old and already filled with love. Clearly, this kid is going places.

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