TED Conversations  Kaleb Roberts  This conversation is closed.
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their eyes and see what they could be.  I want to start an
event, volunteer based, that engages young people (under 21) to
meet, talk, and be interested in talking to people with a
different perspective. People here, are so closed minded. They
were born and raised here, and have no idea of what the world
holds in store. Local industry has essentially turned teenagers
gangs where people are afraid to leave their houses at night. I
want to form a program that helps teenagers through this
difficult phase by coaching, teaching, and still being something
they want to go to. Maybe base it at the skate park with some
current music, with a mixture of people. I'm really not certain
about anything other than that this has to change. Any input
would be appreciated! Thanks you.  progress indicator   • thumb
Dec 14 2012: I did not understand this sentence: "Local industry
has essentially turn