Because…
I think it is brave to take action.
I think it is youthful to have a strong belief.
I think it is courageous to explore topics typically tip-toed
around.
I think it is benevolent to show passion for causes of societal
significance.
I think it is strength-defining to call out urgently despite
expecting a most-likely-avoidant audience.
I think it is artistic to let our voices shine through colourful
artwork, expressive writing, or vehement cries for change.
I think it is empowering to become an agent of change in a society
that overlooks our identities, rights, and communities––it’s a
process of crafting an authentic story of our own.
I think I remember what it was like, and I never want it to be as
hard for them as it was for me.
I think it is imperative to embrace and call for acceptance of our
identities, as its discovery is one of our fundamental missions as
teenagers.
I think it is ironic that we learn more while using our education to
reduce the uneducated—a process in which we are prone to be called
“uneducated.”
I think it is powerful for us to stand solidly while “Kids these
days!” and “You don’t understand anything!” clash against the
stereotypical image we strive to abandon.
I think it is valiant to demand our future back from those
selectively-blind nature’s suffering with eyes of fiery passion; our
powerful proclamation making your feeble tweet of “Chill Greta,
Chill!” comparatively idiotic.
I think it is paradoxical that we—who “get on our phones all
day”—are urged to abandon the condemned screens through which we
embrace others in physical or psychological pain.
I think it is valuable to have such a devoted understanding of our
strengths, personal and societal goals, legal boundaries and
responsibilities, and statuses as global citizens.
I think it is momentous for us to actively shape a world we want to
live in; a world that is free from any forms of discrimination; a
world that belongs to us, and us solely.
I think it is deserving of encouragement and appreciation that we
are imprinting such prominent and unique paths for ourselves and
others in society.
I think it is necessary to acknowledge that no age-defining numbers
should restrict a person from pursuing social justice.
I think it is worth praising that both minorities and allies join
forces in this collective effort.
I think I am honoured to be a teenage advocate.
I think I am proud to detest.
Why did I Become a Detester?