I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you

And the cynics were outraged
Screaming, this is absurd
'Cause for a moment a band of thieves
In ripped up jeans got to rule the world

Teenagers are stupid. They know nothing. Who even are they? They think they know everything. They're hormonal- just let them be. Sex, drink, drugs and music- that's all they care about. They just loiter and cause trouble.

You were teenagers too! And did all of you have sex all the time, drink your money away and get as high as kites? No. Didn't think so. So teenagers today don't either. I understand that yes, a lot of us do party hard- but even then, it doesn't mean we don't care. We do. We're the ones who have to live in this world. We're going to be adults soon, so of course we care about what's going on in the world. We have to make a living in this economic disaster, so I'm pretty sure we care.

The rise in university fees is a good example of something we care about. It affects us, and we stood up and took notice. We fought for what we believed in- some harder than others, of course. Sure, it could have been a bit more peaceful at times, but it shows that we're not just wasters who sit back and do nothing. But we weren't listened to, were we? The adults know best.

And for any adults reading this, I'm not pointing the finger. That would be a bit hypocritical, as I would also be stereotyping. I know that you guys are older and wiser, but that doesn't mean that we know nothing. So I love coming across adults who talk to teenagers as if they're equals, and take a genuine interest in what we have to say.

There are more and more teenagers taking part in petitions, peaceful (and not so peaceful) protests, and sitting on councils; just to get our opinion across.

How cool would it be if we got to rule the world- just for a day? I would love it.



"The awkward moment when David Cameron gets sick, but can't get treated because his doctor couldn't afford to go to University."