By creating so many illusory images of physical perfection, whether on store aisles or storefront ads, magazine covers or TV shows, we speak more to the profit margins of companies than the self-esteem of today's girls. Adora Svitak aislecompanycover share on social
To try to teach ignoring technology is to ignore the progress that we have made over the last century. If school is preparation for the real world - a real world that is increasingly technology-driven - then to ignore technology is to become obsolete. Adora Svitak centurydriveignore 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
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
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
I wouldn't call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers. And I do watch TV, but only informative programmes like the news and documentaries. Adora Svitak callcomputerdaddy Change image and share on social
The first thing anyone can do, about any issue, is get informed. Adora Svitak informissuething 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
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
As children, we have a tenuous idea of love; we often try to quantify it with how much we feel seen and heard. Adora Svitak childfeelhear Change image and share on social
