Youth On Record – Nov 11

Jenn Cohen | November 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

by Nathan Schmitt

We use inspirational videos in our classes to expose young minds, especially because they live in restrictive settings, to new styles of music and imagery from events happening around the planet. They serve as points of discussion, and we recently covered the #OccupyWallStreet movements that are happening worldwide. We asked our students to write on the following topic:

If you could make one thing different in order to make the world a better place, what would you do?

Here are their responses:

– Jacob: If I could change anything in the world, it would be the fact that we still have slavery in certain parts of the Earth. I would stop it completely.

– Max: I would give time and all my money to people in Africa who are in need.

– Steven: I want to see the world as peace, and for everyone to be treated equal, no matter how tall or short you are. I want to see the change for the world to become something like heaven. I’ve never been there yet, but man, we can only imagine.

– Tyler: The first thing I would change is poverty … all I see is good-hearted people getting laid off and not getting anything they deserve that I think would make the world a better place.

– Daniel: All the invasions of third world countries are bogus. Sure, some people have wronged other people, but forgiveness is the greatest gift one can ever give. Forgive those who lie, cheat, steal, and hurt. Forgive those who do wrong, even though they have the people’s best interests at heart.

– Gurmar: Everyone shall all be treated the same and have the same amount of rights and everyone can vote on major situations and if they think it should happen or not. I want the world to be like heaven; no problems whatsoever.

– Billy: Jailhouses and modern day school ideas and systems would be replaced with a more interactive system. Everyone will be geniuses and also be insane, and Rock and Roll and Hip-Hop would be everywhere. Music would be the government, wars would be fought with words. …

– Darren: I would make all necessities available to all people. If people aren’t wealthy, does that mean they can’t receive healthcare? If people live in an unstable country, should they go hungry? No. I would increase food production and help feed those in need of a good meal.

– Richelle: I would want to see a peaceful world with our troops returning home to their family and not fighting in war.

– Dennis: The world would have huge music parties at huge, nice venues everywhere, with people singing and enjoying every kind of music! This world would be ruled by the people with no government officials, and we decide the rules.

– Isaiah: I would teach everyone how to make music like I am learning in Youth On Record. I hope everyone likes it and makes good music just like me. Maybe even teach dogs and other animals to produce music.