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Gratitude for Philly Youth

As a 12th grade teacher and counselor I like to give a positive perspective of our city's young people. During this season of gratitude I'd be remiss if I didn't take pride in the brilliance of our children, especially the older ones. With so much death and despair gaining news coverage we tend to forget the kids that are on the right track doing, the work to make themselves better. Each year our high school seniors spend the fall applying to colleges far and wide hoping for a chance to start a new journey in just a years time. With dreams of a career in engineering, medicine or even animal husbandry (yes this is a thing) they cast fear aside and shoot for their ultimate goals in spite of current circumstances.

We often don't recognize the teens working long shifts at local stores after a full day of school just to have a sense of responsibility. The teens that sit up all night fretting over projects and assignments due the next day aren't always on our radar, but they do exist. The good outweigh the bad. So in this holiday season I am choosing to highlight all of the Philly teens who are doing their very best.
Let's love on them and show them how much we care that they are doing well.
Scholarship dollars are coming in droves!
College acceptances are rolling!
Internships are on the horizon.
Jobs are hiring our beat and brightest!
Schools all over the city are celebrating the achievements of our teens recognizing them for doing the right things.

I am fortunate enough to get to encounter 16 - 18 years olds daily as they discover their fervor for life and inner passions. This time in is unlike any other. Our kids are good overall. We have to love on them and be who we needed as teenagers. I see you young people working hard and believe in the infinite possibilities of your futures!

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