The Parent's Guide to Changemaking Conversations

Around the world, young people are spending more time at home than ever. 188 countries have closed schools nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic — impacting more than 1.5 billion students.

Meanwhile, the crisis has exacerbated ongoing problems in our communities — issues like inequality, unemployment, and health. Rather than just passing the time, what if young people — and families — took the chance to talk about social issues and what we can do to solve them?

We asked parents of young changemakers — students who are already making a difference in their communities — to share their advice for helping young people discover their power to make change.