“I believe that everyone should listen to all sides of the story, because in today’s political climate you often see people unwilling to listen to the other side. With that mindset we are doomed, as a society, to never get along. As I get older I see it more, when I was younger I blindly followed what my parents thought. Now I can form my own opinion and have educated conversations with them. I challenge everyone to research topics and form their own opinions, so they are able to grow and have their unique beliefs. Following what my parents told me for so long, helped me grow up and challenge things I hear.”

Senior

Age 17