[music] [applause] By the time teenagers stop saying I'm fine, instead of expressing themselves, self-development truly begins. I'd love to invite you for one moment of honesty. No hands raised, no answers spoken, just one moment for yourself.When was the last time you've been questioned. Are you all right. And did your answer reflect how you truly felt.My name is Sasha. I'm from NIC Cambridge, IGCS1. Generation D, the first generation after the 20th century.The generation holding tablet much more than prin ...

When I was little, I was often told how mature I was. Adults praised me for being calm, thoughtful, and wise beyond my years. At school, my friends were full of energy, running across the playground, yelling over at each other in games, laughing loudly until the teachers had to remind them to use their inside voices. And there I was, sitting quietly on the swings during recess, gently kicking the wood chips beneath my shoes. I wasn't sad. I wasn't shy. I was just observing. But even then, I started to notic ...