Kids offer insight if given opportunity

This week I had the privilege of eating lunch at a local middle school while working on a story. In the process, I talked to school officials and some students about what they were eating and the importance of a good meal during the school day. Over the course of my career I’ve talked to kids at sporting events, political rallies, domestic violence shelters and volunteer events.

These conversations have led me to one conclusion, which I can look upon with absolute clarity.

We don’t give kids enough credit.

Children are continually revealing the depth of their understanding, critical thinking a...