Agreed.

It's amazing how becoming a parent has made me aware of the ways in which our society is a whole bunch of societies overlaid. The life experience of children, teens, and families is surprisingly distinct from that of young adults. There are so many ways that things can contribute to or impede young peoples' ability to find and use their own agency.

Here is a great success story: this will be the first year in which 16 and 17 year olds are eligible to vote in school board elections in my school district. Think about it: for the first time, STUDENTS are finally constituents that board candidates must court. I think that's awesome: https://oaklandside.org/2024/08/08/oakland-berkeley-youth-vote-school-board/