Empowerment of Young People Quotes

Too many young people are being taught to give up their dreams before they have any experience attempting to pursue them.

Taking away a person's control of her own life - meaning her bank account - is one of the greatest infringements a democracy can impose, especially when it applies to young people. It is an infringement even if the intent may be perceived as benign and socially valid.

The best thing we can do for a young person is to expect a great deal from them.

We're kind of doing what Bob McAllister did with 'Wonderama,' which is making people realize that kids are people, too.

We need to awaken the next generation to understand that we are all change-makers. The nation is not as strong as its government but its next generation

All too often the worst thing that can happen to the young is to depoliticize them. When that happens, not only are young people told that they do not count – your agency is worthless, your experiences are worthless, and your voice should remain silent – but they are also told that there is no alternative to current state of affairs.

The youth should come together to challenge the status quo. They must not give up.

Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai, who is 17, has become the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. So a Pakistani teenager literally can change the world, while American teenagers literally can't even.