I've been thinking about how we, as a generation, are so involved with the world. And I love it.
'Millennials' get a lot of stick, "gen z" too. Basically just young people.
But this year, there was a huge youth turn out in the general election. Young people are interested in politics, and what is going on in the country and the world.
We use this crazy thing called the internet and we find like minded people and talk about what we are passionate about. And we find opposite kinds of people and broaden our knowledge and opinions.
We also care what is happening in other countries.
And yes, young people get things wrong sometimes, but we're learning and we want to learn.
We want to talk about things, and open discussions, and change the world we live in.
I saw a tweet earlier today talking about the LA shooting and how we shouldn't stop talking about it because gun control still needs addressing. We don't let important things disappear because they're not easy to talk about.
And I am seeing constant #metoo updates, though each one upsets me that another girl/woman had to go through something like that, I also love that we are talking about issues. Maybe one day, because of this it won't be covered up. Maybe one day, sexual assault and abuse won't be hidden in fear. Women (and men) might actually be able to get a job, work, and have no other complications.
We are the generation that can't be told that we don't understand. We have access to the same things as adults, we can easily look into history at the click of a button. We can't be pushed out of the discussion and we have to be thought about. Labour focusing so much of their campaigns towards the youth proved that we have a massive impact.
So, millennials, keep talking, keep sharing, keep learning. We're going to make a difference.
Thanks for reading,
Rachel xx
