If we all understood we can learn from both older and younger people, then we'd have a better world. Adora Svitak learnoldpeople Change image and share on social
Mostly, I avoid worrying since the time spent doing it could be spent more constructively. Adora Svitak avoidconstructivelyspend Change image and share on social
By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media, maybe we don't need to wait for our grandchildren's questions to remind us we should have paid more attention to current events. Adora Svitak attentionbringclassroom share on social
Make sure that your kids or the kids in your life have an opportunity to share their ideas, and to teach you something about what we know. Adora Svitak ideakidlife Change image and share on social
The unsaid message of that endless rack of juniors' pushup bras? No matter what size you are, it still isn't good enough. Adora Svitak braendlessgood Change image and share on social
The traits the word 'childish' addresses are seen so often in adults that we should abolish this age-discriminatory word when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking. Adora Svitak abolishaddressadult share on social
I am writing to make sure that kids don't lose very important traits like curiosity that can drive social change because oftentimes I think parents emphasise more on doing well in school, which is important, but perhaps that sometimes comes at the cost of a child's natural curiosity. Adora Svitak changechildcost share on social
A lot of negative words adults call the young, like 'naive,' 'impulsive' and 'way too connected online,' are all things we can turn into strengths to help us. Adora Svitak adultcallconnect Change image and share on social
I realise I'm still a child, though I do feel older. Adora Svitak childfeelold Change image and share on social
The idea there were kids out there who didn't love to read and write just as much as I did struck me. So I went around schools and tried to make other kids love to read and write. Adora Svitak ideakidlove Change image and share on social