The Pledge is based on a poem by the same title and author. The Pledge serves as a guide for children and youth to understand the importance of setting standards and values in order to enjoy and appreciate one's journey in life. The Pledge is designed for students enrolled in the inner-city public school system. The Pledge is designed to be adopted as a daily pledge and in doing so, students should be able to confront and deal with any situation in a positive manner. The Pledge is a tool to be used by our American children.