We’re used to the characteristics of social media – participation, connection, instant gratification.
ADORA SVITAKAnd when school doesn’t offer the same, it’s easy to tune out.
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I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.
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There’s no committee that says, ‘This is the type of person who can change the world – and you can’t.
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Since then, I have spoken at hundreds of schools, classrooms and conferences around the world.
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Let’s abolish the term ‘childish’ because adults normally cause the largest problems.
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And when school doesn’t offer the same, it’s easy to tune out.
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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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By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media.
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But where’s the encouragement to lead meaningful lives right now?
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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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It is imperative to create opportunities for children so that we can grow up to blow you away.
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I wouldn’t call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers.
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The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it.
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We often try to quantify it with how much we feel seen and heard.
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Prom has all the elements of a popular story.
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I realise I’m still a child, though I do feel older.
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