By Yvonne Misando If only every child had the chance to dream big and chase those dreams, without being forced to grow up too soon. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality for millions of children around the world. Many are trapped in child marriage, forced to get married before they turn 18. It’s like having their […]
Category: OPINION-CHILDREN
Written by Alice Njoki As a teenager, I see it everywhere. In school bathrooms, at parties, even in bedrooms late at night, clearly vaping is becoming the norm. It’s almost impossible to find a group of teens where at least one person doesn’t have a sleek, colorful vape tucked in their pocket. And what’s worse? […]
As artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of our lives, tools like ChatGPT are now within reach for many children. This raises an important question: Should children use ChatGPT to do their homework? One reason to support the use of ChatGPT is the way it helps children learn. For example, when a child struggles with […]
Written by Alice Njoki. When I heard about Australia’s plan to ban kids under 16 from using social media, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated. As a young person, I understand the reasons behind this idea. Social media can be dangerous as there’s cyberbullying, creepy strangers, and all kinds of harmful stuff. But banning it […]
Written by: Isaac Omollo As children, we love doing things that make us happy. But what about you? What do you enjoy doing? What brings you joy? It’s important for us to engage in activities that are both fun and productive, which is why we should embrace our hobbies. Hobbies are activities we enjoy […]
Written by: Alice Njoki. As a kid growing up in a world filled with screens, I often think about how important it is to stay safe online. The internet is a fun place where I can play games, watch videos, and connect with friends, but it can also be a little scary sometimes. That’s why […]
Written by: Alice Njoki Is being smart all about having great grades? 🤔 Well, I don’t think so. As a kid, I’ve noticed that some of my friends seem to learn things faster and solve problems more easily. They have a special way of thinking and acting that makes them stand out. Here are […]
By Alice Njoki As a teenager growing up in a digital world, I often think about the challenges of using social media. Recently, I heard a story that really made me think: a girl my age was being followed by several adults on her Instagram account. This made me wonder about what it really means […]
By Shilla Lwangu Technology is a huge part of our lives now. We use it to learn, play games, watch videos and talk to our friends. While it helps us in many ways, it can also cause problems for us as children. It’s important to think about how technology might be affecting our rights, like […]
By Alice Njoki Have you ever thought about how your daily choices affect the planet? Climate change is a big problem that impacts all of us, but the good news is that we can all make a difference. By taking small steps to reduce our carbon footprint and speaking up for change in our communities, […]