9-year-old boy opens a compliment stand to boost people's self esteem

Steve Hartman went on the road to a place where compliments are complimentary. It's a hot summer day and nine-year-old Ethan Wargo of Sycamore, Illinois is making a stand. It's like a refreshment stand for your self-esteem. Exactly. Ethan got the idea while reading his Dogman graphic novel. In the book, one of the characters sets up an insult stand. Ethan knew that was a bad idea. And then I just got inspired by it. He wondered, what if he did the opposite? His compliment stand opened about a month and a half ago. Business started out slow, but for the lack of lemonade and all. But after his dad posted about Ethan's stand on social media, customers came. I like your bike. To enjoy a cool drink. I love your little vest. Of his kind regards. I think you look really handsome. I like your polo. Ethan doesn't charge for this service, says he's only offering words. And yet people have traveled up to an hour just to hear his flattery. I like your bracelets. Thank you for the compliment. You're welcome. These are his parents, Brandon and Jessica Wargo. Yeah, it's really blown up. I was really kind of caught off guard by just how strong of a reaction people had to it. It's just very heartwarming to them. Have you ever looked at somebody and found it hard to come up with a compliment? Sometimes. On that note, what would you find about me to compliment? Hmm? Don't act like you didn't hear the question. Reach deep, see what you can think of. Well, I think I like your shoes. I think they're really nice. That was just where you were looking at the moment. Still, I'll take it. Because any compliment is a good compliment. I love your son's shirt. It's really cute. Now if we can just figure out a way to make the world follow. Thank you. In his shoes. If you had that idea, I definitely would compliment you on that. Steve Hartman, On the Road. See ya! In Sycamore, Illinois. Bye!