Maybe we can cool it on pushing children to be ‘changemakers’

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In the public libraries in the places I have lived, the children’s book sections always display, prominently, books urging children to become activists who change the world.

“Children can change the world” is a fine notion on its own. Every place and generation needs rabble-rousers, questioners of the status quo, and leaders who will rally people to help make the world a little better. And change will often come from the passionate youth.

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