AT OUR BEST:
This reading had some great quotes in it that I would like to share:
"Young people today are inheriting and extending these legacies of youth leadership, building upon the foundations of their predecessors as they work toward equity, inclusion, and injustice in a changing world" (pg.2).
It is truly amazing how active young people have become in some real world problems. They have stepped it up so much in becoming leaders even when sometimes they are not given the chance. In doing this they have worked towards many injustices that people face today on a daily basis. This just goes to show that if we give the youth a voice, we can all work together to adapt and change the long overdue injustices in this world.
"We believe that in order to be reliable, reciprocal, and responsive, youth-adult relationships must be : a) Strength based, b) committed to cultural humility, c) partnership oriented, and d) praxis oriented" (pg. 8).
I agree with this quote 100%. In order for action to take place against specific issues, adults and youth need to from strong relationships. The adults need to offer the youth the tools in order to do so along with being on the same level with the youth. What I mean by saying "being on the same level" is basically that the adults should not be overstepping and control the youth in a sense. Instead the adults and youth are to treat each other the same, neither having more authority over the other.
PROFILES, KEY MOMENTS, AND A CONTINUUM OF YOUTH-LEAD PARTICIPATION
I have had the pleasure of learning about (Youth In Action) YIA last year and I cannot say any bad things about this program. This program really values its youth and offers a safe space for all who get involved. The vibes of YIA are everything especially after reading this article. The really value the relationships between the youth and the adults of YIA which I really enjoy. I have no doubt that this program has led many youth to great success and has allowed them to speak up for what they believe in. What a great organization that will only grow from here.
This picture is from the walkout that the youth led in Providence in response to the new president. These students felt that they were not well represented by this administration and feared for the policies that would eventually be put into place by this administration. THIS IS POWERFUL!! Look at all of the young people who led this walkout.
I enjoyed reading your blog. One quote you wrote in your blog that stood out to me the most was, "We believe that in addition to being reliable, reciprocal, and responsive, youth-adult partnerships must be: (a) strengths-based, (b) committed to cultural humility, (c) partnership-oriented, and (d) praxis-oriented" because adults provide many options/tools to youth to help them organize and think what needs to be changed in their society. At times, adults happen to do more work than youth. Sometimes, adults might give youth options, but then do something they think is best for them, but it is our youth who must decide what is best for themselves and change the way their environment looks. Youth are also here to advocate and as caring adult myself, I think they got what it takes to meet the challenges they face in their society and show leadership. Also, I know who youth are and they work so hard to make change, just like those who are part of Youth In Action as all of them stood up and fought for equity, inclusion, and social justice.
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