The article argues against the criticism of Donald Trump by likening him to middle schoolers, asserting that such comparisons are unjust. As a middle school teacher, the author shares that while middle schoolers do have their challenges, they have unique qualities that can provide valuable life lessons. The author emphasizes that middle school students, often humorously depicted in media, are capable of authenticity and creativity. The piece serves as a defense of both the age group and a critique of the adult political landscape, suggesting we can learn from youth rather than dismissing them.
We often think of middle school as a period to simply pass through...but if we're paying attention, I think middle schoolers can teach us a lot about how to be better versions of ourselves.
Reducing adolescent humor to the kinds of insults utilized by our president...misses the fact that middle schoolers are often genuinely, authentically hilarious.
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