The first thing anyone can do, about any issue, is get informed.

It seems we're not only uninformed about our present, we're ignorant of our past.

The goal is not to turn kids into your kind of adult, but rather better adults than you have been.

With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.

Make sure that your kids or the kids in your life have an opportunity to share their ideas, and to teach you something about what we know.

Young people are often asked, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives, but where's the encouragement to lead meaningful lives right now?

We're used to the characteristics of social media - participation, connection, instant gratification - and when school doesn't offer the same, it's easy to tune out.