There are multiple avenues from which to choose, but I keep finding myself drawn to kids' information access rights. I am more than a bot perplexed by this since I don't have kids of my own, but I feel a great deal of empathy for the young student who is trying to learn and explore. There were a few times n my youth when I either didn't like the response my family gave, or I wanted to know more without asking them... Both of those emotions are part of the developmental process that a strong community fosters. That's my passion, I think: advocating so that everyone can have a voice!
I've spent time this weekend reflecting on the sheer volume of choices kids have, and I'm afraid that the tools they have for making mature, thoughtful decisions are becoming harder and harder to find in the instantly available online blur we now call life.
My favorite SuperBowl ad featured a kid who's mom welcomed her boyfriend inside, offered the man and snack and then walked into another room... The little boy, who is 3 or so I guess, watches his mom disappear and then appraises her staring boyfriend. In a matter of seconds the boy observes and comments: "You keep your hands off my mama... You keep your hands off my Doritos!!" The little guy needed to make a split-second choice and he did; sadly TV commercial ease doesn't parallel real-life. If spoofs regarding relationships are making their way into Doritos ads, how can we help young patrons navigate the rapidly muddying waters more wisely than ever?!
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