Learning between grown-ups and kids should be reciprocal.
ADORA SVITAKIf I had my way, I’d end all wars and poverty.
More Adora Svitak Quotes
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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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Mostly, I avoid worrying since the time spent doing it could be spent more constructively.
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If school is preparation for the real world.
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My own is of someone who is talented and tries to help other children.
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If we all understood we can learn from both older and younger people, then we’d have a better world.
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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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Recently did an on-line test called ‘What’s Your True Age?’ My result was 50-60 years old.
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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.
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Anyone can make a difference.
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Since then, I have spoken at hundreds of schools, classrooms and conferences around the world.
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And when school doesn’t offer the same, it’s easy to tune out.
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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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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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Let’s abolish the term ‘childish’ because adults normally cause the largest problems.
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