Teens tell city council why "teen trends" appeal, offer their safety solutions
City leaders have searched for ways to address large teen gatherings, and on Wednesday they heard directly from some of the teens who find them so appealing.
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City leaders have searched for ways to address large teen gatherings, and on Wednesday they heard directly from some of the teens who find them so appealing.
The consensus from the young people who came to testify to the council was, in their words, that they don't want a "cheesy government-run program" where adults tell them what to do. They want a safe space with some autonomy, where they can learn how to be adults themselves.
The consensus from the young people who came to testify to the council was, in their words, that they don’t want a “cheesy government-run program” where adults tell them what to do. They want a safe space with some autonomy, where they can learn how to be adults themselves.
City leaders have searched for ways to address large teen gatherings, and on Wednesday, they are turning to the teens themselves.
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