A few of my students
There are many people that talk about the millennials (those born after 2000) and how worthless they are to our society. I am sure this was said by the elders of every generation. No generation seems to live up to the expectations of the previous generation.
As a teacher of high school students I must say I witness a range of millennials . The smallest percentage are the lazy students who do absolutely nothing at all. Then there are those who do a little bit. The largest group are those who work hard to get good grades. Another small percentage are those who are type A personalities, the overachievers that will pull all-nighters to learn the material and ace the tests. I believe the majority of my teens are right in the middle.
The majority are hard working, ethical, teens, searching for their identity and place in this world. They have dreams and intentions to do what is good for our world and to protect our earth. They make me believe that our future is bright. If you doubt this befriend a teen, become a mentor and then you will understand as I do why our future is hopeful.
I believe with my whole heart that our future is bright! I believe today’s youth are uniquely qualified to make the world a better place. Each is a beautiful gift from God and I pray that each one will strive to listen to God’s voice, follow his example, and make the next “right” decision every chance they get. For heaven’s sake (literally), please don’t give into anyone’s low expectations. Don’t let stereotypes define you – use it to fuel your fire to make the world a better place!
I likewise believe there are no lost causes, no matter your age, and that every adult has the ability to rise above the negative hateful commentary of others in our society. Choose to make a positive difference in the life of another.