May 11th, 2012

What kids are hungry for….

Kids are hungry and not just for food.

I recently met with a group of young people, ages 10 to 17.

Here is their list of things some of them are starving for:

  • more support and less criticisms for creative expressions
  • adults who know how to listen and help them feel safe
  • less conflict, drama, and stress from the adults in their lives
  • spiritual nourishment
  • better examples from their adult leaders for being honest and trustworthy
  • HOPE for their future
  • greater focus for better solutions instead of emphasis on all their problems
  • parents and teachers with more maturity than their kids and students
  • to feel heard
  • to feel successful                                                                                             

to be continued


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