Coming of Age
Floral Dress, Broken Rules: The Night Prom Turned Me Away

Floral Dress, Broken Rules: The Night Prom Turned Me Away

My name is Kaylee, and on what should have been the best night of my senior year, I was sent home from prom because of my floral dress. I was left sobbing in the school parking lot, questioning my worth and the fairness of the rules that governed my world. What happened next tested my friendships, my confidence, and my hope for a kinder future.

Adolescence
The Janitor's Lesson: A Reflection on Respect and Consequences

The Janitor’s Lesson: A Reflection on Respect and Consequences

As children grow into teenagers, their actions and decisions often test the boundaries of respect and responsibility. In a high school in the USA, a group of students decided to target the school janitor, Adam, with a prank that involved leaving lipstick marks on the bathroom mirrors. Adam’s response to their actions was intended to teach them a valuable lesson, but not all stories end with the desired outcome.