After reading A World Where Youth Hold the Power and Watching the video gave me what I guess one could say hope. Many adults view our youth as trouble some. They are viewed as immature beings with really bad mood swings and hormone problems. they are individuals without voice. when one thinks of youth we are thought to automatically think negative.
It is great to see programs that aim to change the view of youth. In Youth in Action these youth have a say. Youth are put in a more positive light. Instead of hearing people tell them they cant, they hear a you CAN. In YIA youth find their voices. They are given the opportunity to become leaders. a quote that I really like was "Teenagers run our organization
and are part of every decision, from approving our budget to
choosing the color of paint on the walls to hosting the 2011 Free Minds Free
Peoples conference this past summer!!”
This gives the youth a sense of pride. The
youth feel included in what’s going on around them. In YIA the youth have a
voice, which to anyone is important. They learn to speak up for their rights. It
is nice to see the wonderful impact YIA have on their youth. Marlie Chatelain
who is 17 and a board co-chair said “I like that I am part of a place where
there are so many different opinions. The trust, respect, and openness makes us
stronger.” This statement shows that
with a great support system anything is possible. With more programs like these
change can happen and over time the view of youth will begin to change.
It is great to see programs that aim to change the view of youth. In Youth in Action these youth have a say. Youth are put in a more positive light. Instead of hearing people tell them they cant, they hear a you CAN. In YIA youth find their voices. They are given the opportunity to become leaders. a quote that I really like was "Teenagers run our organization
and are part of every decision, from approving our budget to
choosing the color of paint on the walls to hosting the 2011 Free Minds Free
Peoples conference this past summer!!” 
I really liked how you added the quote "Teenagers run our organization and are part of every decision, from approving our budget to choosing the color of paint on the walls to hosting the 2011 Free Minds Free Peoples conference this past summer!!”
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Ha I love the whole "what society thinks we do" that is great because it is true when not all of us even do that. Most of us are actually very responsible and the world doesn't give us a chance. I agree with everything you say.
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