“Average” Kids (26 Responses)

Listen to kids “in middle”:
• Not affluent
• Not middle class
• Not troublesome
• Not high IQ
• Not special education
• Not “best”
• Not in sports, music or activities
• Not complainers
• Not career-driven

Valid Opinions (14 Responses)

• Kids are stereotyped by adults
• Kids’ opinions are not sought, heard and respected locally or nationally
• Kids – even elementary age – have valid opinions and good ideas
• Involve kids in some community decisions
• Ask and listen to kids

Children with Needs (10 Responses)

Listen to:
• Latch key children
• Kids who don’t fit into the box
• Kids with financial constraints and limited opportunities
• Kids with health concerns
• At-risk students
• “Bulliers”
• Victims of bullying