#youth-perspectives

#youth-perspectives

He began by characterizing what I had written as "fascinating," which could have meant a multitude of things coming from a teenager. He then explained that his eighth-grade English class included recent discussions about immigrant pursuits of the American dream. Accordingly, one major takeaway from those conversations with his teacher and peers was that many people come to the U.S. because it is perceived as a land of opportunity.

"We were talking about one of the few truly sunny-sided stories in American media, as Ben Collins discussed the refreshing changes at The Onion after its recent acquisition."

Amid the gloom of a rising mental health crisis, teenagers are finding joy in small things, revealing their resilience through creative outlets and personal routines.