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An open letter to parents from someone who works with kids of all ages...

 Before I get started, here is some background information about me. I'm 24, single, grew up with one younger sibling, and I work with kids grades 1-12th in an Afterschool program. Throughout my whole life, I've been around younger kids and have helped out with those younger than me in several different roles.  What's been on my heart currently is a bit of heartache because I see so many kids, mostly preteen/teens, have an overall outlook of just not caring. I see so many young people not caring about what they say or do, especially to other people. I see them not care about any passions or hobbies. I see young people being self-focused and not motivated to participate in anything that doesn't have an immediate reward for themselves. It breaks my heart to see children and teens living this way and seeing the effect it has on those around them.  That being said, I want to encourage parents today to inspire their children to have passions and desires in life. To inspire t...