But I think it’s very important to tell children that you can read for fun, too, and to understand human spirit. It builds empathy.
ADORA SVITAKWe’re used to the characteristics of social media – participation, connection, instant gratification.
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Enthusiasm just creates bubbles; it doesn’t keep them from popping.
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Then to ignore technology is to become obsolete.
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We always reference kids but very rarely ask their opinion.
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My own is of someone who is talented and tries to help other children.
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My family joke that I’m really a very senior person who accidentally happens to be 11.
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Discriminatory word when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking.
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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.
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To show that you truly care, you listen.
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If I had my way, I’d end all wars and poverty.
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We’re used to the characteristics of social media – participation, connection, instant gratification.
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Op-eds and studies can highlight our decreased enthusiasm for Facebook ’til the cows come home.
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But it doesn’t change the fact that we are chained to the beast. Voluntarily, of course.
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The point of my work is to make it clear that all youth can make ‘big miracles’ happen.
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I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.
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If you pursued something that you felt strongly about, then I call that success.
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