If I had my way, I'd end all wars and poverty. We should all be more aware of what's going on in the world around us and less ignorant.

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.

I realise I'm still a child, though I do feel older. I recently did an on-line test called 'What's Your True Age?' My result was 50-60 years old.

Prom has all the elements of a popular story. It reeks of all-Americanness, tension, drama. It has romance. Pretty dresses. Dancing. Limos. High school. Coming of age.

The unsaid message of that endless rack of juniors' pushup bras? No matter what size you are, it still isn't good enough.

A lot of negative words adults call the young, like 'naive,' 'impulsive' and 'way too connected online,' are all things we can turn into strengths to help us.

If I had my way, I'd end all wars and poverty. We should all be more aware of what's going on in the world around us and less ignorant.