Learning From Our Youth

Topics Covered In This Episode:

Learning Online (0:34), Goals & Success (3:40), Money VS Time (4:40), Peer Pressure & Censorship (5:20), Online Bullying & Respect (12:35), Depression In Children (19:47), Preparing Children (22:13), Children Rights (26:07), Learning From Our Youth (26:46), Defeating Discomfort (29:14), Kid Business (33:43)

Podcast Episode #: 2

Host(s): Nathan Powell

Special Guest(s): Love

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Our Message:

In this podcast episode, we address the unique issues that impact youth through the lens of an eleven-year-old black girl from Toronto, Canada. We communicate with each other and not for each other by inviting special guests from all walks of life to share their perspectives. Youth and parents are encouraged to share their thoughts on this episode by commenting on our social media pages @mrnathanpowell on all major platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Adults work hard to fulfill their obligations and build stable homes. Splitting time between spouse, children, family, friends and employer keeps parents busy. Even scheduling personal time can be challenging. If work-life balance is not a priority, the people who matter will suffer the most. Personal relationships are just as meaningful as our professional relationships.

Being an excellent provider isn’t only about bringing large amounts of money to your household. It’s also necessary to spend quality time, provide moral support, and guide the next generation of youth into adulthood. It would be unwise and selfish to ignore the needs of the people we care for in our pursuit of happiness. Parents have one shot at raising their children right. When children grow into adults, it’s too late to undo parenting mistakes and harmful childhood trauma.

Father’s Day recently passed, and it is evident that some of the same qualities required to be a successful father or parent are also necessary to succeed in business. Qualities like leadership, displaying great character, being an active listener, having accountability and keeping promises are all great qualities and characteristics to possess.

The Internet has given children unlimited access to information, and the laws for protecting them are disappointing. It takes a village to raise a child. Leaving the education of our children solely to outside influences like our schools, the Internet and caretakers is very dangerous. We must work together as a community to educate and put strategies in place to protect our youth.

Assuming adults are the only ones who can suggest solutions while devaluing the contributions of our youth is not the right direction. To develop practical solutions, we must listen to the input and feedback from the same group we intend on helping. The opinions of our youth matter, and as adults, we need to provide a safe platform for them to express their unique positions.

Resources Suggested by Our Host(s) & Guest(s).

Kids Help Phone

Convention on the Rights of the Child

Canadian Centre For Child Protection

Public Safety Canada – Cyberbullying

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)