As was mentioned in yesterday's responses, small communities like Dalton can be "cool communities" for millennials. To be cool, Ryan suggests young people "need a seat at the table." This is something author Richard Florida calls "low barriers to entry" in communities. As you think about the students who just graduated from high school or college last month, do they have opportunities to be heard in our community? (How about student voice in our schools?)
In addition, I found the "granny effect" interesting. In my case, we (the grandparents) moved to Dalton to be closer to our children and grandchildren. Know of anyone who moved here recently so their children could be closer to grandma?
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I am unsure if we are providing our youth a "seat at the table". I suggest that we should try to begin this process before graduation while they are still a "captive audience". Are there clubs, mentoring opportunities, and curriculum aimed toward community involvement? Can we encourage more government and business leaders to join in classroom discussions and school events?
ReplyDeleteI feel that we do a fairly good job in providing a seat at the table for some students while they are within our school system. Many student clubs and organizations within our schools provide students a chance to flex their leadership muscles. Many of our students are involved in community groups and volunteer efforts while they are in elementary, middle, and high school. I think the break comes once these same students graduate high school. Granted many of our students seek post secondary opportunities outside of our community, but when (or if) they return there is a large gap in voice options. It has been my experience that many young adults in our community don't take a seat of the table again until they become parents.
ReplyDeleteIn our family the granny factor happened in reverse. We, the grandparents, stayed in the hometown and the young family moved "back home" from Atlanta to be near the extended family.