Do you think adults should listen more to kids? If so, why?
Like I said before, I feel that there should be a balance. Many kids have great ideas, but if adults only listen to kids all the time, we will be in a messy situation. Too many kids aren't well-informed enough to make good decisions. To some degree, kids need to be kids and see things in our innocent light. That is one of the best parts about being a kid. As we grow up we understand more and can make more educated decisions. Our points of view should be heard, but there is a reason for adults in the government.
Is it possible for a 9-year-old to make a better leader than a 14-year-old? How so, or why not?
It depends on the kid. Many 14-year-old friends of mine don't understand anything about our government or the world around us. Many younger kids, like Alex from Bonanza, are incredibly smart and can understand some things adults can't. I believe every kid is different so every kid, no matter what the age, would make a different type of leader.
Should kids be allowed to vote?
I think that the legal voting age of 18 is too high. If a kid in 7th grade can do a report on the allegory used in the novel Animal Farm why can't they choose who leads their country? I think that the average age a child becomes mature enough to make decisions is in High School. In this way, I feel that the legal voting age should be lowered to 14 or 15 years old. As long as the children are well-informed in school about the candidates and the parties, I feel that they can make a good decision. Unfortunately, there are many adults who are less educated than some kids on what is going on in our government.
Do you have any kid role models? If so, who?
I don't feel that any kids in my generation are role models to me. Most of my role models are adults in the public eye.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
First, I would use some to cover my college tuition and expenses. Then, I would give 75 or 80 percent of the remainder to charities and other organizations that help people less fortunate. I would buy all the music equipment I could and maybe even start a studio. The rest I would save or invest for the future.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Even though I have no definite idea of what I want to do, I would like to do something that involved music, history, writing or speaking. Maybe a history teacher or a journalist. My parents think that I would be a good lawyer. I think a professional musician would be nice for me.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
Most people only see one side of me. People only see me as a musician, a thoughtful kid, or a funny kid. Most people don't think that I can be all three put together. At times I can be thoughtful, but I can also be funny and I love to laugh and joke around. Lastly, I am always listening, playing or talking about music.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I can imagine myself finished with college and working hard in what ever my career will be. I might have a fiancé or wife and I will be looking forward to having kids and settling somewhere.
