Mostly, I avoid worrying since the time spent doing it could be spent more constructively. Adora Svitak avoidconstructivelyspend Change image and share on social
The fact that a baby can be born today and condemned to a life of hardship, struggle, and discrimination simply because of sex is enraging. Adora Svitak babybearcondemn Change image and share on social
There are lots of different interpretations of the word 'prodigy.' My own is of someone who is talented and tries to help other children. So in that respect I could be called one, although I don't think I'll go off the rails. Adora Svitak callchildinterpretation share on social
By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media, maybe we don't need to wait for our grandchildren's questions to remind us we should have paid more attention to current events. Adora Svitak attentionbringclassroom share on social
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. Adora Svitak ideakidlife Change image and share on social
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of family encouragement - not just for me, but for everyone. Adora Svitak emphasizeencouragementfamily Change image and share on social
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. Adora Svitak ageamericannesscome Change image and share on social
My parents homeschooled my sister and me for many years. Why? Because the local school insisted that I, being three, should go to preschool, and my sister, being five, should go to kindergarten. The problem? You learn your alphabet in preschool, and I was already reading chapter books. Adora Svitak alphabetbookchapter share on social
For kids like me, being called childish can be a frequent occurrence. Every time we make irrational demands, exhibit irresponsible behavior, or display any other signs of being normal American citizens, we are called childish. Adora Svitak americanbehaviorcall share on social
Like probably a lot of people, I came away from watching films like 'Miss Representation' and 'Half the Sky' with the realization that the battle for women's rights is not over, especially not globally, and that the moral imperative of our century is to achieve full rights for everyone regardless of gender. Adora Svitak achievebattlecentury share on social