I was really fascinated by the Tween Summit website. Prior to this class I was not even aware that sites and organizations such as these existed. One of the main things that I noticed from the website was the strong stance it took on giving tween girls a voice in society. Many adults do not recognize that individuals at this age have important things to say and are thinking about real issues such as bullying and the environment. These summit and also the past town hall meeting that was had was a place for tweens to go in order to express their opinions without fear of being laughed at or ignored.
The website is all about supporting tween girls in their thoughts and ideas. Just from looking over all the material that the website has to offer I got an immediate sense of empowerment. I believe empowerment is one of the main goals of the website. By doing so they are providing tween girls with the confidence they need to express their ideas. The summit is an avenue to do this because it offers a safe and comfortable place for tween girls. They are surrounded by peers and also adults who understand them. The summit works to help them be comfortable with expressing their thoughts so that when they go back home they are able to better communicate with their parents and other adults. Many young people have great ideas and are able to offer fresh perspectives on things and I think this website and the tween summit is a great way to start hearing from this demographic.
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