Ever wished your village could have a skate park? Wondered why your neighbourhood has nowhere for kids to meet? Or worried about vandalism and dog muck making your local playground a danger zone? What did you do about it? Nothing? Perhaps you thought there was nothing you COULD do. After all, who cares about what kids think or care about when we can't vote till we're 18?
We don't have rights, do we? Well, surprise, surprise - you HAVE got rights and you CAN make a difference in your school, your community - and even nationally. What's more, Prime Minister Tony Blair wants you to. Today's children are tomorrow's voters. And after less than half of people under 25 bothered to vote in last summer's general election the government is anxious to get more young people interested and involved in politics and the democratic process - more simply, that means having your say about decisions that affect you. That's why you will start having school lessons in 'citizenship' from September. Citizenship means encouraging young people to take an interest in social issues and get more actively involved in their local community. What do YOU care about? Want to know what you can do about it? Then read on . . . Have you got things done or changed in your community by kicking up a fuss? Tell us your story - email [email protected]
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Want to change the world - or just your neighbourhood - but don't know where to start?
