I like how Gordon is not afraid to have an unpopular opinion. He's staying true to himself. It's okay to be straight, it's okay not to want to date and it's okay to know exactly who you are.
bro Gordon is the one with brains he knows men and women are different in strength, Also I am shocked how these children don’t realise that men have more testosterone and bone mass density giving a physical advantage
What's crazy is anorexia in particular usually starts in middle school!! I was surprised to learn that but it has a lot to do with them starting puberty.
I volunteer at a crisis hotline and there’s an alarming number of middle schoolers and high schoolers who reach out because they are struggling and thinking about suicide.
the emotional maturity and wide thinking of these kids genuinely astounds me. The bit about consent was more mature than I've heard from actual adults, it's wild
Most of them have no idea wtf they're talking about, I'm 14 gonna be a freshman next year and i guarantee you these kids are brainwashed and they are trying to sound like grown ups and they pick up these arguments and talking points on CNN and RU-vid, take any normal Middle schooler and I guarantee you the answers would be completely different than these.
It would be interesting to see how their opinions change and develop as they get older. A follow-up video with these same pre-teens in a few years in high school might be enlightening.
Can you guys do a middle ground where you have “cancelled” people (people who have been fired or have had a negative impact on their career based off of past internet activity) vs people who are for cancel culture! That would be so interesting!
but tbh when they say gender doesn't matter in terms of who is stronger, they are indeed wrong i think. Talking physically, boys are indeed stronger than girls on average, like one of the girls say it does not depend on gender, it depends on the individual, but on average, boys are physically stronger. Idk on other aspect, i'd say they are equal, and Jubilee obv didn't mention that, but like again, the other girl said, their volleyball team crushed the boys' team many times, but that is just her one experience, there's a reason men and women dont play most sports together, a reason all the male records for most sport is better than females. And as the other boy said, 1 girl he knows can fight half of his friends, but that is again 1 example of his, I'm sure all half of those boys who she can fight would beat 90% of the rest of the girls if not all. So physically, boys will always be better than girls on the same level. That is just natural and nothing wrong about it. Both have strengths and weaknesses in different fields EDIT: now, if someone says I can't fight a female wrestler or boxer, ofc I cant but all of the men in that field can fight all the women, or 95% of them at least. And I can fight all the girls Ihave in my class, so in the same level, boys are physically stronger than girls.
@@zareenah13 Thank you for being a perfect example of online harassment described in the video. There is no need to be rude when one is simply sharing their opinion.
hanadie is such a positive girl. i can feel her confidence through the screen and it’s so nice seeing such a young girl seem so sure of herself. i hope her parents recognize how well they’ve parented and mentored her through life already. if i went to her school i would want to be friends with her.
@LAW she is black... you shouldn’t confuse black with struggle, black people can live anywhere and have different experiences besides being from the hood
@@AmyAnon dk y youre being pedantic when uk what i meant. sooo many ppl want to be known online and im saying its a bit ridiculous, especially for a kid. just keep your life private. so many ppl have podcasts and its silly that everyone thinks every little conversation they have needs to be broadcasted. im saying its silly that people feel the need to overshare for attention or whatever when they just keep things to themselves or with people they feel close to. not my fault u didnt understand something so simple
@@MsDudette21you’re assuming the reason why she started a podcast, so you’re automatically wrong. Anyway, she’s not going to end her career because a random person on the internet is generalizing all podcasters and making claims out of thin air. You’re kinda irrelevant in that sense.
It's so encouraging to see kids having a civil discussion, even at a younger age makes it more impressive. I wish we all could have a dialogue like this.
@@worldisfilledb I'm saying it's impressive because most kids that young are horrible at communicating how they feel and generally are very toxic when they do. So to see young kids communicating like this is very impressive.
Honestly, some of the adult videos get so heated. These kids are more understanding and empathetic, while adults are stiff and stuck in their ways a lot of the time.
Fr I kinda wanna check out her podcast tbh, just to see if she’s as insightful as she was in this video and also to support her because i feel like she’s gonna go far in this world.
Yeah! Even if some things they said could be argued to have been taught to them rather than them learning it on their own, the way they spoke about it showed they could grasp what they think and present it clearly and precisely.
@@MrMitchellb10 lot of things we learn are taught from a young age. I could easily be raised homophobic or raised to believe the strong binary world we live in. id be taught to not look through the tunnel. so like, at this age, a lot of things are taught and discussed. that's how we learn
@@sk8aintstr813 True, what I was getting at is: anybody can be taught something well enough to simply repeat what was taught without really understanding it, but the way these kids presented their thoughts with clarity and precision indicates that they truly grasp the concepts and can expand on them in a way that lets them come across very clearly and articulately. Which is impressive.
@Gavin ReedThere were moments where they did disagree and we respectful in saying so. There have been adults who have had to take breaks because things get so heated
@Gavin Reed 1.19, 12.49. Honestly I'm not saying that these kids are geniuses, I'm commending them for how far they have come so far. As a teacher I've seen and listened to kids talk with less respect and knowledge. I've also seen adults unable to have these conversations but with what they know and what they believe I say they are on the right track
@@dickgrayson4325 Gordon is straight up and tells the truth how it is. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything and is confident despite being the smallest guy there. He is the most intelligent child in that group
They’re not genetically stronger, they just have bigger muscles and can build it faster because of the higher testosterone they have but in long term survival and health women are stronger. Just cause men have testosterone and have the ability to be stronger doesn’t mean that all men will be stronger then all women, that’s not how the world works
Honestly I don't think I really thought about that as a kid. Like I had a slight idea, yeah, men are stronger, but only later I realized how very stronger they can get
The craziest thing is the smallest boy out of all then makes the most sense and is the most intelligent. He responded to the actual question, every other people boy and girl used their own interpretation instead of answering the question straight up
owen is so emotionally intelligent and empathetic. big fan, also i think gordon and the blonde girl (excuse me, i don't remember her name) are underrated. they are both being so honest and i love it. the kids are okay
Hanadie and suhailah talking abt their struggles with confidence with their hair really touched my inner black girl. Growing up I used to always feel less than bc straight hair was the beauty standard not my kinks and coils. I’m so glad they’re finding their confidence in their natural hair so early it’s really beautiful to see 🤍
people with straight hair want curly hair and people with curly hair want straight hair. That’s how the world works, everyone wants what they don’t have but you should try to never fall for that mentality because it leads to very bad places. I’m glad you managed to figure it out
@@terrorgaming459 I don't know how old you are but your opinion is objectively wrong if fully mature people cannot use critical thinking then no person without any critical thinking and brains wich have not fully developed cannot possible make such a important choice or can you say otherwise ? And no these children in the video aren't more intelligent than normal adults and they arent even that unique in terms of people their age if given proper education also if the situation is scripted and the group shares a similar opinion then even braindead person can hold impressive sounding discussion
I developed an eating disorder in seventh grade and now I’m 22 and have gone through intense treatment for years. My heart breaks hearing youth who struggle so much with body dysmorphia. That little girl saying about her body, “I can run with it. I can swim with it”. That is actually what our bodies are for! Function and purpose, not appearance❤️❤️❤️ sending so much love and support
🤡🤡🤡 “ girls are stronger than boys” honestly this generation is terrible it literally proven by science everyone get offended they picked the most gayest and weakest mindset ever except for Gordon
@@mythical2078 i don’t think theres any need to compare who’s stronger, yes some men are physically stronger and some women are physically stronger. some women are emotionally stronger and some men are emotionally stronger. there’s no need to argue one side or another and especially no need to be using “gay” as an insult
@@amiyahj9181 sir I disagree, she seems like a typical middle school girl. The wise one was the fluffy haired one. Then I’d say the the long braids one.
@@captainbuttnaked how ignorant of you. these kids are definitely well taught and spoken, the way they talk about eating disorders and sex is very evolved/ when i was a middle schooler i defiantly wouldn’t have been able to articulate these comments.
Cause it’s part of the vid... who the hell sits with their friends at school and says, “do you know about periods?” “Are you old enough to date?” “Do you like your body?” Not many people are going to do that and if it’s for a vid some will participate. Doubt these kids speak like this all the time. I’m a junior and ofc they don’t speak maturely all the time but when it’s the time to do so they do. Do you expect high schoolers to speak about these topics 24/7 and not have fun?
@@xtremejagy5959yet their believes are based on indoctrination. One boy out of all of them still has a chance most kids fail to realize due to what woke teachers are teaching them... This kid has more common sense than most adults today. Sad thing is the others will probably get a reality check much later in life. This boy has a great headstart
These kids are so well-educated, receptive, and kind. Even though I am older gen-z, this video definitely has me feeling better about the direction our future generations will be going.
Lmao well educated? All they did was talk about their life experience there is no way to determine that, for all you know they are at the bottom of the class
@Gavin Reed you’re either a privileged person who doesn’t know much about the unprivileged or a token. Either way, only a person who is unintentionally or intentionally ignorant to everything around them would say what you just said. You shouldn’t speak on things that you know nothing about.
@@real.snatch where they may be at in their class doesn’t determine how educated they are or not.Being well educated isn’t about how well you do in school or your grades, there’s being educated in different subjects and then there is being educated as an individual.
I felt for Natalie and Owen going up on the body topic. Those years are rough rough. Hold your heads up, love yourself and find things to love. Look yourself in the mirror and when you hear those criticizing thoughts, counteract with positive ones.
For kids at that age to talk like this and have such conversations like this gives me some hope for the next generation. They're pretty mature for their ages.
Hope?? Hahah I gotta be honest these are just kids they don't know what's right and wrong, and they saying they already know their sexual orientation?? Hahaa When i wa stheir age like 13 or 14 years old I was thinking the same that maybe I am Gay or something but when I grew up I realised that at that age so many hormonal change took place that they may mess with u desires or feelings if attraction so its better to wait till u old enough to decide stuff...
@@alimurtaza6318 There is no right and wrong when it comes to sexuality and it's not harmful to label yourself at that age, sexuality is fluid, you can grow up and realize thats not what you feel anymore and thats ok. I knew my sexuality at 13 but suppressed it and didn't come out for years because of heteronormativity.
Yeah would love to see how the boys get way more stronger at that point and know their biology difference about men and women. That discussion about to be different.
Nah it would be pretty boring they'd probably all say the same things they did in this vid. I already know all of their opinions just by watching this video.
To the parents of Hanadie: Keep doing what you’re doing. I’m sure you already know this, but you have loads to be proud of. I’m not usually one to post something like this, but she really impressed me with how mature her mind is for an 11yo.. Gives me hope for that generation!
Give it time. Once they enter college, shave their heads, add a septum piercing and start handing out socialist part leaflets they'll be screaming at anyone who disagrees.
@@Onepieceistheworstfuckinganime you forgot one major part of the first question, boys and girls, used for prepubescent children, in which there is not a notable increase of strength
People find out their sexualities at different ages, just because this wasn't the case for you doesn't mean his identity shouldn't be validated as it is now, also he did say that that is how he feels at this point and it could change.
I love how Gordon was very honest and transparent about what he believed in but also was able to hear other opinions and listen. We should all be like Gordon with our beliefs: strong in them but willing to hear others out and listen.
I think what Gordon meant about it being easier to define yourself as straight was that we live in a heteronormative society and since a lot of us are socialized to be heterosexual, if you are heterosexual there is not a lot of resistance
lol youre not socialized to be heterosexual, you just are. ppl trying to tell u to be straight doesnt change the fact that deep down those that non-straights know they arent straight. u live in a world that doesnt normalize being gay so u feel its wrong, hence confusion cuz no one wants to believe their feelings are wrong (which they arent)
@@MsDudette21 we are definitely socialized to be heterosexual. You don't know it cos you have a heterosexual experience. I dk how many times I've been told I'm "too young to know I like boys" or "it's a phase" I'll grow over it. We are more forced to perform to heterosexuality than being allowed to be who we are.
@@MsDudette21 Yes we are socialized to be heterosexual. I'm bisexual woman and I have been in a relationship with a guy for about 4 years... people really come at me and say ''I knew it was a phase''. Meanwhile I know it wasnt. I know I still like all genders, but they try so hard to call me ''heterosexual'' and they don't even know that (plot twist) my boyfriend and I have been sleeping with some other girls and will maybe someday be a throuple lol. And guess what, my boyfriend is also bisexual and he's had it even worse since he gets told that he never had a sexual experience with a guy, and only uses this label to be like me and so we can be closer... and no he's not. So there you have an example of two bisexuals who keep being told that theyre straight. EVEN when our sexuality is literally about liking the other gender aswell...
@@chumasande I disagree a little, at the end of the day we have to remember that we are "animals", our reproduction method goes as "male impregnates female to make more males and females", not "male impregnates male" or "male impregantes himself", and this has been since pretty much our most older ancestor. Of course no system is perfect, even more natural systems, so there is going to be "deviations", individuals that because of something or someone managed to "leave the path", homosexuality didn't just start a decade ago, for example, there are records of homosexuality in the ancient greeks (and i'm pretty sure even before that), going from barely tolerated to accepted and incentivized in some places, one could even say that this was also thanks to philosophy, because people were activaly questioning everything around them, even the natural order of things. Also one more thing is that leaving this "path" will also have it's negatives, for example if you are homosexual, you can't make a child with your desired partner, i mean, you can do it (adoption, surrogacy), but in the natural way or the child having both genes, it's impossible, that's pretty much nature telling us that "that is not what i meant guys". I don't think homosexuality/bisexuality/whatever is a bad thing, but what i can say it's that it's not a "social construct", if tomorrow everyone became homosexual, there would be no more humans after us.
Gordon really stands out as someone who will be steadfast in his convictions. All the kids are extremely well-versed though and you really wonder how much the media has really blows things out of proportion to the detriment of the adult population.
I'm so sorry for what Kolby went through. The south is a really scary place. I know that because I live in north Texas. There was a case in my hometown where a middle school aged black boy was severely bullied, and that was the case that made my school district finally care about bullying.
As a junior in high school it’s so weird seeing middle schoolers talk about their excitement for high school and college. I am almost at that stage of becoming an adult and going to college. It feels like time has slipped through my fingers. It seems like yesterday i was a freshman and now i’m 17. It’s just so weird to see, as someone who’s older
I'm 30 and I still have weird dreams about high school. Side note: if you are hood at math, and want to go to college, pursue accounting. Also buy the book "worthless" by Aaron clarey. It's " the indispensable guide to choosing a degree" (might have butchered that quote)
I feel this same way too. I feel like I was just 18, now I’m 26. Life comes at you fast, just remember to slow down, take pictures, and enjoy your life. When things get tough, remember it’s normal and complicated times are just challenges to adapt you as an adult. You got this!
@@PaulRakoczi I mean I agree with that one person that said you can be strong physically or mentally. Also some girls are honestly stronger than some men, but if we're going genetically yeah men are usually stronger.
@@leoshi8756 I agree that there is physical and mental strength which are completely different and that Women can be insanely strong mental-wise. There are also Women that are stronger than some Men, but still, the rule cannot be based on exceptions, and at least when it comes to physical strenght which can be measured a lot easier than mental strenght, men are overall stronger. From the video I got the feeling that some of them genuently think that there is no genetical difference in physical strenght when it comes to females and Males because Females are sometimes stronger.
When the kids started talking about their fear of “aging”, “more responsibilities” and growing out of their “golden years”, I could completely relate. I felt the exact same at that age because of what adults around me were telling me. I had a fear of growing up because I thought my life would be over at 18. I thought the decisions I made at that age (like choosing a career path) would be permanent and if I mess up one little thing, my life would be over. Adults don’t realize how much what they say and do really affects kids. This includes parents and teachers.
@@JeyC_ You completely missed the point. The adults that constantly complain about their lives and tell kids that their lives will be ruined after 18 are the pathetic ones. The older generations are the ones that raise the younger ones, so that “weak” mentality is a reflection on you.
@@stardust464 my guy, I'm gen z myself. And love how you instantly deflected accountability, proving my point once again This generation prioritizes emotions, feelings rather than logic and common sense All in the name of "pRogReSsiViSm".. Progress, just backwards lol
one thing that I don't fully agree with about questioning male and female biological processes, is they only talk about periods. I am not hating or saying that females go through the same thing that men do( I think females have a harder time through their periods) but they should ask the females how much they know about male cycles and daily things that men have to deal with. The only reason I am saying this is because some woman give guys such a hard time not knowing everything about a females period, but not know much about things males go through either.
I'm so glad Owen said what he said on the topic of sexuality. I myself knew when I was in kindergarten, that what I felt for some of my male friends wasn't simply friendship. It was attraction. Being 33 now, I really wish I had the resources and representation to have known, because the churches made us feel like our lives were essentially over even for thinking of it. Obviously there's no need to act on it, but knowing is so helpful from the perspective of navigating life as a youth.
I agree, I liked how they kinda covered both sides; how some of us don’t know during our childhood /and that’s okay/ but others of us know right away I’m a lesbian, and my first crush was on a girl when I was in the 1st grade. I didn’t really understand what it meant, the way I defined it was “I want to hug girls and play with boys” and that sentiment never changed, apart from the fact that I now understand what romance is lol. We all grow up differently, and there’s nothing wrong with that
@@realepicaaron3326 well, the Bible pretty blatantly condemns gay sex. You can dislike that if you want to, as everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, but ignoring it or acting like it isn't reality will only hurt your own position to Christians & non-Christians alike.
In the question “are boys stronger than girls” it was painful (despite them being middle schoolers) to see them not bring up testosterone, which promotes a (correct me if I’m wrong) 5% muscle increase in boys. So technically boys are stronger, but I loved how they said that it just matters about what you do with your life and if you work out or not, beautiful.
@@JonasGutenwald-yj8th not true. the age at which kids of both sexes enter puberty has been steadily decreasing over the decades, so at this point middle-school aged boys (7th and 8th grade mostly) are decently developed and stronger than the girls their age.
Acknowledging that these kids are chosen from predominantly progressive areas, it is still incredible to see that MIDDLE SCHOOLERS have such a mature approach to sexuality. When I was in middle school the default was just straight but it's amazing that kids now are comfortable being unclear in their sexuality. The level of self-awareness is remarkable.
🤡🤡🤡 “ girls are stronger than boys” honestly this generation is terrible it literally proven by science everyone get offended they picked the most gayest and weakest mindset ever except for Gordon
@@mythical2078 I would completely disagree. I don’t think strength is decided by gender. If that was the case, where would intersex people fall? Strength comes down to genetics, mental health, opportunities, etc.
@@chloesutton8279 some girls are stronger than some boys but let’s say your brother and sister you both workout the same the boy is the stronger it proven by science
@@mythical2078 yeah if you take the strongest Male Bodybuilder and put him agaist the Strongest Female Bodybuilder, the odds are the Male will beat the Female Bodybuilder. Even when you put the weakest Male Bodybuilder against the weakest Female Bodybuilder the Male Bodybuilder will win once again.
I love how grounded and practical Gordon is with most of his opinions. Hanadie has so much potential and is already harnessing it, she will go very far in whatever she puts her mind to. It's also nice to hear the boys showing a shift from the typical male bravado that society sometimes pushes us to accept. Realizing that some of these topics need to be talked about is such an important aspect of a healthy upbringing
Instead of the "typical male bravado" you speak of, we now have young boys that act and appear more feminine, and physically weak. I wouldn't say that's the best trade.
@@keytlenmartinez8466 But the emotions some of them are dealing with is definitely depressing. I'm a middle schooler and I don't really experience these things which is very fortunate for me. But I understand them and what they feel because I can usually understand people's emotions kinda well and it's also because I'm around the age of all of them. Also, most of the kids in my school, have very similar personalities of these kids so these kinds of personalities and traits are with a ton of teens and young people.
Social media has definitely pushed these conversations forward for younger generations. I remember thinking these things bc of the things on social media plus we can learn so much. These kids are so articulate I don’t think I could’ve ever put those thoughts into words
Bro did you not here the prompt to which at least 3 of them said they were cyber bullied through social media. Social media gives a footstool to far more problems than it solves.
Social media is certainly having a big impact, but I'd argue that it's a really negative one. People are now increasingly insecure and even when it comes to social issues it tends to be about validating themselves more than other people or just trying to argue with one another rather than listening to each other. Be sceptical over social movements because they're not what they pretend to be. That's not to mention the creeps that are actively targeting the young. I also think people need to be VERY careful about posting themselves and their life online. You can't erase something permanently once you've posted it and with cancel culture people are willing to dig up something you've said in the past that is inappropriate even for things that weren't considered so bad at the time. Personally I'd recommend not using your real name or posting pics of yourself online at all.
And that's why he's not excited about the future. Student loans cause serious anxiety. He's too young to be thinking like this! These kids might have a low life expectancy than today's adults and experience high depression.
I’m glad that the black girls touched on hair topics, the representation is very important for other black girls and as a black teen I really appreciate that 🤎🤍
Wait THESE KIDS ARE 12!?!? Dayum, they got quite the maturity and deep voices hitting. That conversation about dating is going to save them from a lot of hurt and keep them focus on personal growth.
@@nevennnn4587 or 11 if they havent turned 12 that year for 6th grade or 15 if they repeated a grade and are in 8th grade. I don't really know what the original comments talking about. Obviously, the taller kids are probably in 8th grade while the smaller ones are in the 6th. During the adolescent years, a one-year age difference alone can be huge. So not all of them are 12. Like 3 of them where 12 and the rest were like 14ish maybe like 2 where 13
These kids are in the 6-8th grade, so they are between 11-13-years-old. I know Gordon and Hanadie are the youngest since they are 11. Not sure about the others.
Hanadie is based, got a lot of respect for kids that realize you'll regret rushing your childhood. Being an adult is the last thing you should strive for before you've really grown up yet. Also you can tell Gordon is really mature.
@@47eoghan47 People perceive Gordon to be more adult like but he still says he's trying to enjoy being a kid, doesn't mean he can't be mature minded while doing it.
All of them are VERY articulate and well spoken for their age, but Owen’s vocabulary and demeanor are SO advanced. That kid is clearly wildly intelligent. He’s going places. (Also I feel like Natalie is not getting enough credit, she was wonderful as well :)
Natalie is very mature for her age, it made me so upset to see her speak about body dysmorphia and I'm beyond impressed on how educated and aware they are.
I appreciate owen’s vulnerability. Most guys would never open up like that, especially abt weight, and here he is on a jubilee episode His physical features and size is generally what I’m most attracted to, so to hear him be so unsure with how he looks rly opened my eyes, not to mention his maturity and well spokeness
I feel like these kids growing up in a tech revolved world has made them more socially intelligent/mature. Yet also it makes me sad that a lot of them have exposure to social media at such a vulnerable age. I know if I had social media at that age I would be a lot more self conscious.
I disagree that it makes them more socially intelligent/mature; it just gives them access to information, it still entirely depends on their mental maturity if they actually understood the information and made a personal opinion. Some of these answers were, to say the least, just repeated from the Internet and not actually and personally opinionated, entirely because they haven't actually experienced the world yet so they can't naturally form a valid opinion based on experience. The only kid I found a lot more interesting was Gordon as he actively makes his own opinion out of the group, yet even he just seems to repeat what he's found on the Internet. Plus, just because you have social media doesn't make you more emotionally and intellectually stronger, we've got a lot of sorry asses that only get their information on the Internet and never actually knew how to experience it, take self-proclaimed communists as an example; Most of the time they're Americans who lived under the comfort of capitalism, and are able to freely reach out to other concepts and ideologies due to the Internet, yet they never actually experienced it. Now come face-to-face with a Russian from the Soviet era, a Chinese or a Cuban - Entirely different story. And, social media isn't just about making someone feel self-conscious, it's also about making someone feel too confident. Social media can be destructive in a lot of ways and it's not just about self-image, it's about grooming one's personality. Radical feminists, incels, etc., they found their information in the Internet, does that make them knowledgable? No, in fact they're incredibly ignorant.
@@Пинагод kinda agree, we Saw so many perspective of so many part of the world yet we haven't really _experience_ our own irl, age of information really is scary when you know information is actually very moldable and 'hoaxable'. I'm just glad the discussion is calm and pretty tolerant
@@christofera.amadeus8704 Yeah, I'm glad that it wasn't _too_ opinionated. I was a bit annoyed by the first question though, I wished they included what puberty does that makes a huge difference between men and women in physical strength, hell even emotional strength. Women typically have far more mood swings due to menstruation which ironically make men at that age emotionally stronger, since their hormones don't act against their will as much as in women. I say this as a woman myself, I notice how I get a lot more turbulent around those weeks. Also didn't like the girl who boasted about beating the guy's asses at volleyball, I'm a female kid who absolutely sucked at volleyball but could easily beat the others girls in soccer. Saying that she's beaten a bunch of guys at a competitive and group-based sport doesn't say much about her own physical strength, since that isn't individually based and volleyball isn't purely on physical strength, it's also flexibility and skill, and not everyone has that skill in volleyball. I can technically say the same for soccer or basketball, but both sports leans more onto endurance and physical capability, it's a never-ending run once the game starts, especially for soccer. You've literally got to run until you feel like you'll faint. That also ironically proves that men are typically stronger in a physical aspect, just based on the sports they play.
I work with middle schoolers, and people seriously underestimate them. They are bright, funny, empathetic, heart felt, and a fantastic presence. This video is such a great representation of how awesome middle schoolers are
You can often see their potential at that age, but let's not pretend like kids these age are wise, well read, worldly knowledgeable, or conscious of their own biases. Kids are especially impressionable & many lack the individuality to form opinions that truly are their own. Most either emulate what's at home, or parrot their peer group.
@@bbbbbbb51 a perfect example of how people under estimate middle schoolers :) I know plenty of adults unconscious of their own biases as well. They have an incredible amount to offer as they are at their age, but we push them aside. They deserve more credit than we give them
for all the people in the comments talking about “three gay boys and gordon” or whatever. first of all, take into account that these are middle schoolers. the boys you are making fun of are genuinely so emotionally developed. gordon is the youngest out of all of them, and even though he may be conditioned to believe into traditional gender roles, that doesn’t mean that he is the “smartest one there”. he didn’t really understand the topics such as body dysmorphia, menstruation, etc. that’s totally fine. he’s in sixth grade. his mind will keep growing, as will the rest of the kids on this episode. please be kind to them, as they are in their formative years and the stuff you’re saying can really mess with them.
So you are basically admitting that this entire cast was hand selected so it was 7 gay kids against 1 boy and that boy was the youngest out of all of them, are you saying hes not "developed" because hes not gay yet?
i'm currently nearing the end of my college years and i'm pretty set on being a teacher. i've always been so sure i'd teach anything but middle schoolers, but this video is really making me rethink that. this age is so pivotal, and having adults around them who truly care about them and fully support them during such a potentially chaotic time is so important. very proud of each one of these kids, even if i didn't agree with everything
Same here, I am also nearing the end of college and I am studying to be a teacher. I was almost 100% sure I would not work with middle school because I am was scared of the challenge that the age group brings but after watching this video I’m thinking wow they are so well spoken and thought out. I forgot how I felt during this age of my life. Thinking back middle school were my best years of school because of my teachers and peers. It was a challenging time of my life since I was growing and learning who I was but I now am more open to being a part of that guidance for our younger generation.
I taught high school STEM, but occasionally I'd sub for one of the middle school teachers. The standard joke was that ms teachers deserved combat pay. :D But don't be discouraged. Talk to some teachers and ask them about it. I'd also say it depends on the administration at the school - do they support the teachers?
i'm going to graduate with my teaching degree this year and this video made me rethink what age group i want to teach, too. thinking about the conversations i'd be able to have with this age group 🥺i initially had my mind set on 3rd-5th grade, but we'll see.
I think it would be a great idea to teach middle schoolers if you want to influence them for the better, because this is the age when you can do it - or maybe high school
Oh gosh, these kiddos are so mature and self-aware. It's a beautiful thing, but it's also unfair that kids have to grow up to quickly these days. I feel a specific fondness for Owen...he seems to be carrying a lot. Owen, I'm proud of you and I'm sending you a virtual hug.
wtf is y’all’s problem ? ^^^^ you’re completely dismissing op. these kids are brilliant and emotionally intelligent for their age regardless… sorry you are not^^^^🤦🤦🤦🤦
Its crazy the amount of maturity in this group, even with mixed opinions they are supportive and listen to each side and i am so excited to see these kids grow up and how they will change the world
Exactly, volleyball is considered "a girl's sport" because volleyball requires agility and skill. Little strength is required. And girls are more nimble and quick than most guys. Volleyball was honestly irrelevant to the question. Guys are way more strong, better at most things physical.
@@llyooo9323Beating someone in volleyball DOES NOT mean you're stronger. Volleyball is more about teamwork and communication. Strength is an important factor but it doesn't mean a win, a guy who's stronger can lose to a girl who's weaker. Biology literally states guys are stronger on average.
as a middle school girl myself, this conversation really shows how middle schoolers are discovering who they are and their purpose in this world. a lot of people think that we're little kids who don't pay attention to what our parents are saying, but we're more mature than people think. we have our own opinions and yes we have a lot of growing to do- mentally and physically, but i'm gonna say we've done a lot of growing already.
as a high schooler, I agree with you as well I'll admit we can be immature at times however we are still people, we have our own opinions and still trying to figure ourselves out.
i’m a senior in high school but i really admire your self-awareness. even i don’t have it all figured out but i can definitely say that middle school was a crucial time for me to grow and learn more about myself. i wish you the best of luck as you transition through middle school and later high school :)
I’m honestly a little jealous of these kids; when I was their age I never had any conversation about those topics mentioned. I was living in my own little world, never thought about my future. This was a bit emotional watching this…I can see that these kids are being raised very well and maturing so quickly. When they talked about dating I was glad to hear some of them just wanted to enjoy their childhood before rushing into relationships. Call me old fashioned but I believe that your childhood is so precious and it is not worth rushing growing up. I would be totally okay if my kid wanted to go on play dates and such but idk how I feel about dating at that young age. I guess I’ll find out once I have kids of my own.
Considering most of their conversations are so grown up & centered around politics, it seems kinda backwards that you are congratulating them on wanting to be kids for longer yet saying they’re maturing so fast. Seems to me theyre already losing their childhood
@@bryqi2229 I see what you’re saying. I’m proud that they are so mature for their age but I also worry they are growing up too quickly because they’re children for a very short time. So I think they should embrace that part of their lives. On the other hand, I think it’s amazing they are actually thinking about their futures because that is important to think about. I guess my point is that I hope they don’t solely focus on their future, that they enjoy their childhood while it lasts.
