Young people are often asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives.
ADORA SVITAKOp-eds and studies can highlight our decreased enthusiasm for Facebook ’til the cows come home.
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The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it.
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Prom has all the elements of a popular story.
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No matter your position or place in life.
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Recently did an on-line test called ‘What’s Your True Age?’ My result was 50-60 years old.
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But also one with more subtle changes in how we regard gender and gender stereotypes.
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With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.
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But where’s the encouragement to lead meaningful lives right now?
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We always reference kids but very rarely ask their opinion.
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To show that you truly care, you listen.
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Because I think that we are less hampered when it comes to ‘this costs too much’ or ‘that’s impossible.’
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Everything from championing literacy and youth voice to raising awareness about world hunger.
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By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media.
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As children, we have a tenuous idea of love.
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Like ‘naive,’ ‘impulsive’ and ‘way too connected online,’ are all things we can turn into strengths to help us.
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There are lots of different interpretations of the word ‘prodigy.’
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