After reading “Sometimes The ‘Tough Teen’ Is Quietly Writing Stories” I acknowledged the privilege that I had for the education I have received. There are hundreds of thousands of kids similar to Joshua who unfortunately experience the same thing. When kids our put in situations like this and told they aren’t intelligent they become shy to their emotions. Growing up in a middle to higher class neighborhood I feel I received superb educational resources which have allowed me to continue my education at the University level. The students in the working class need to be able to feel accepted to express their pieces of work and let their talent shine, but the stigma around it suppresses their ability to create.
