“Too many adults wish to 'protect' teenagers when they should be stimulating them to read of life as it is lived.”
— Margaret A. Edwards
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Are we protecting our youth, or are we preparing them? ✨ Margaret A. Edwards once said, “Too many adults wish to 'protect' teenagers when they should be stimulating them to read of life as it is lived.” Let's empower the next generation to embrace the truth of the world. How do you encourage authenticity and resilience in the young people in your life? 👇
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We often mistake sheltering for love. In our deepest desire to protect the ones we love from the stings of reality, we inadvertently risk depriving them of the very tools they need to navigate a complex world. True mentorship isn't about building walls to keep the shadows out; it's about handing them a lantern and sharing stories that reflect the true, messy, and beautiful spectrum of the human experience. By encouraging young people to engage with the truth—to see life as it is lived through the pages of a book or the depth of a real conversation—we are honoring their capacity for resilience. We move from being shields to being guides, fostering a generation that isn't just prepared for the storm, but is brave enough to walk through it with wisdom and empathy. Let us teach them not to fear the world, but to understand it.
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