In philadelphia the youth is not being heard.
But then when something happens, people say "why didn't you speak up?" I believe we are speaking, it's just that few people are listening. We, as teens, are going to writing workshops and discussing the problems in Philadelphia, and really showing that we care. However, in my previous time dealing with politicians, teens asked the mayor questions and he wasn't taking it serious at all.

Here are some reasons why I think the Mayor or anyone else should listen; First, teens sometimes get information before reporters because we see things as they happen. We can help when something happens because we get the facts first. Also, we almost always speak the truth when it comes to situations that involves the Philadelphia community because it is important to us.

By: Brandon Waddell