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Listening to teenagers holding forth on topics of their choice was an eye-opening experience. Students enjoyed sharing their views with others. It gave them a new sense of confidence.
Haneefa said that acceptance is very important in life. 'It is ok not to be okay,' was the way she put it. She said that her main motive was 'to normalize not being okay.' She wanted the listeners to feel 'connected and comfortable.'
Urmila missed being in college. She said that college is where memories are made.
Sajida presented a farewell speech in school. She said that the future should be embraced, not feared.
Priti flagged the rise of rapes in India. She offered tips for rape risk reduction like securing one's house and vehicle; fleeing from a potentially dangerous situation; and being responsible for one's own safety.
Hard work was extolled by Mansi. She was of the the view that 'If you work hard enough for something you will eventually get where you want to be.'
Jewel stressed the need for youth to be aware of gender and sexuality. She said that these issues need not be seen as taboo topics. It is irrational to have such fears, she felt.
Jesica highlighted the power of believing in oneself. 'It is never too late to be what you might have been,' she advised.
Divyasri rued how Goa is losing its traditional ways due to increased assimilation of new cultures. 'Technology has taken over culture,' she felt.
'Where there is a will, there is a way,' felt Dorschel. To realize a dream, it is important to have one to begin with, she observed.
Aliya felt that pollution is everywhere. It mainly affects those in large urban areas. Human activities have polluted water, air and soil, she felt. We should take small measures to control pollution.
Mercia said that child abuse is India's best kept secret. Affected children are neglected and suffer physical and mental health issues. This denies the child the ability to cope with stress and learn new skills in life.
We should be grateful for life. It is a precious gift, counselled Bindiya. 'Life can be made more beautiful and purposeful by discharging our duties in our family, at work, society and the world at large,' she added.
Rohini felt that corruption should be weeded out in India. What is sad is that it is being accepted as the norm nowadays. People are also afraid to speak out against it.
Jayashri felt that advertising confuses rather than helps. They sell products based on our fears.
Shakshi felt that social media has brought people together with one click. Yet 'oversharing can be an attack on our privacy,'
Time management and removing distractions are key factors to instill discipline in one's life said Lynn. Discipline in life is important to ensure focus, good health, and appropriate behaviour.
The importance of laughter cannot be overstressed. Leanna said that we should find reasons to laugh. We should face our problems with a positive attitude and enjoy life.
In a prescient presentation Dibya said that developed countries - rather than developing countries - should shoulder the blame for climate change.
Hafsa believed that one should better the lot of the girl child. 'Every girl has a right to be educated,' she said.
Girls should not exploit boys, felt Arshdeep. 'Crimes can happen to anyone, regardless of gender.' she felt. Girls should not misuse Government laws to falsely implicate boys.
Pooja warned the house of the outcomes of global warning. It is up to us to adopt a greenier and healthier lifestyle.
If we adopt a healthier lifestyle we can say goodbye to high medical costs, argued Maiolica. We should also exercise regularly. After all, said Shaina, 'Health is wealth.'
Music can lift your spirits, felt Josina. Indeed, it is a form of therapy. It keeps you from falling into depression.
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