We’re used to the characteristics of social media – participation, connection, instant gratification.
ADORA SVITAKYoung 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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I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.
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Our words can have power that we don’t think we have in everyday 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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There are lots of different interpretations of the word ‘prodigy.’
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Since the age of four, I’ve been exploring what I can do with the written word.
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The reality, unfortunately, is a little different, and it has a lot to do with trust, or a lack of it.
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The unsaid message of that endless rack of juniors’ pushup bras?
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So in that respect I could be called one, although I don’t think I’ll go off the rails.
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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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Enthusiasm just creates bubbles; it doesn’t keep them from popping.
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The next step is figuring out how you’re going to do it.
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And to teach you something about what we know.
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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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Discriminatory word when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking.
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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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The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it.
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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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A lot of negative words adults call the young.
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Hoping to instill my love of learning in other children.
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I was thrilled to be able to read at three.
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Success on the front of women’s rights will look like a world not only with obvious advances.
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Due to the fact that we are not jaded or cynical.
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And I do watch TV, but only informative programmes like the news and documentaries.
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My own is of someone who is talented and tries to help other children.
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The traits the word ‘childish’ addresses are seen so often in adults that we should abolish this age.
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Realizing that anyone can do it is the first step.
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