Greta Thunberg, at the age of 16, spoke truth to power today at the United Nations and the world took notice. As a member of Generation X, my priorities at 16 years old were vastly different. My immediate concerns were meeting girls and obtaining a car. I also remember being into sports, music, and break dancing. Pop culture mattered to me; shaped my views on a superficial level. Vanity held court. Hair products were paramount. After all, I was an adolescent. Greta Thunberg, on the other hand, prompted by her alarm over Climate Change, has eschewed typical teen life. Instead, she’s fighting for our future.
Because trouble comes in all sizes.