Is every part of the world as good as ours?
No, kid, not every one.
Why do people go to war if they know it’s bad?
Some people don’t care if they hurt people to get their way.
Why do some people lie?
The truth is hard to accept.
Why do we have to hide during drills at school?
Some people hurt others to make themselves feel better.
Why did Santa give me so little presents this year?
When he was flying some must have fallen off his sleigh. He’ll make it up to you next year…if I can get the money.
Can I be President when I grow up?
You could, but the job is a lot harder than you think.
Is being a teenager like the movies?
No, not even close, kid.
Why did our dog leave us to go to a farm?
It was time for him to go. He’s still with us in our hearts.
Why do I have to go to school?
It is good to learn, and many people would give a lot to be given the same opportunity you have.
Can we keep the bunny in the front yard?
No, it belongs there and has a family.
Why are some people mean to people with dark skin?
Some people can’t accept that other’s differences make others beautiful.
Why is two plus two so hard?
Just wait kid, it gets harder.
Why isn’t everything fair?
Sometimes things that aren’t fair are things other people can’t fix.
Why do adults work so much even when they hate it?
They work so that they can get food to eat and clothes to wear. Having a job you love is a luxury.
How are adults so smart?
They’ve made a lot of mistakes that they learned from. One day, you will too.
Why do my friends say I can’t like Batman cause I’m a girl?
People focus too much on the outside to realize it’s the inside that really matters.
Why do people die?
Everyone wishes they knew the answer.
Why can’t I be a grown up yet?
You’re not ready yet. Most adults aren’t ready yet, either.
Why do mommy and daddy kiss? That’s gross.
You’ll change your mind one day. I’m scared of those years.
Why are good things so short?
Happiness can’t last forever; that’s what makes it special.
Violet Stewart is a sophomore at North Penn High School. She has been writing since Kindergarten, and continues to enjoy the creative form of expression. She also enjoys listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and finding new creative outlets.
About this piece: "I wanted this piece to be something creative others have not done before. I hope it captures young innocence and takes us all back to that place."