Enthusiasm just creates bubbles; it doesn't keep them from popping. Adora Svitak bubblecreateenthusiasm Change image and share on social
I need to be allowed to make my own decisions and mistakes, take leaps - and fall - without receiving too much help, because it's what I'll be doing for the rest of my life. Adora Svitak allowdecisionfall Change image and share on social
Students read for tests and because their parents ask them to, but I think it's very important to tell children that you can read for fun, too, and to understand human spirit. It builds empathy. Adora Svitak buildchildempathy Change image and share on social
I think women should be more independent. In society, we're portrayed as people who simply wear make-up and sit around. We need a Princess Charming - a woman who rescues her man and slays the dragon instead of the other way round. Adora Svitak charmdragonindependent share on social
I would say that kids are great in many ways, because I think that we are less hampered when it comes to 'this costs too much' or 'that's impossible'. Adora Svitak costgreathamper Change image and share on social
America, you're sending girls a mixed message. On one hand, you're saying to have positive body image and love who we are; on the other, we're being marketed makeup and clothing that obviously turns us into someone different. Adora Svitak americabodyclthe share on social
Ineffective substitute teaching is a problem that means thousands of hours of lost learning for America's students. It cannot be dismissed with a sigh and 'Just wait for the teacher to come back on Monday.' Adora Svitak americabackdismiss share on social
The traits the word 'childish' addresses are seen so often in adults that we should abolish this age-discriminatory word when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking. Adora Svitak abolishaddressadult share on social
With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out. Adora Svitak expressflowidea Change image and share on social
CEOs of top companies could probably use a dose of not-asking-for-raise behavior and less self-entitlement, rather than us trying to change girls in order to fit into the common mold of what we think a CEO looks like. Adora Svitak behaviorceochange share on social