Saturday was spent coaching a class of teenagers on group communication. The students were from various backgrounds. But mostly from private schools in Metro Manila.
It was an eye-opening session for me since i have always shunned handling classes with teens as i have always felt uneasy with the age group. However, that afternoon proved me wrong! There i was, exchanging views with teeners and listening to their mature views and awesome insights about politics, religion, poverty, success, fears and life in general.
Most of the views they expressed were a bit cliches, but at that very moment as they were spoken from the mouths of babes, it all came out as gems of truth!
They are concerned about pollution and its effect on the planet.
They are worried that they are growing too fast and in the process, losing their child-like innocence.
They regret putting limits to their capabilities simply because they fear it might be un-cool to excel and be a smart person.
They value the love of their parents, family and friends.
They are excited about the future just as they are anxious about what it brings them.
Ah, sweet Youth! Where have i lost you? Why has autumn come so soon?
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