In my toddler classroom — one designed for ages 15–24 months — we teach consent. The children are capable of saying “NO” with words or signs when they dislike something. Right now, because there is no room for transitions to the next classroom, the age range in my room is…

Generation Z, the generation I most closely identify with, is plagued by the need for instant gratification. We grew up with the internet, all information at the push of a button. Our parents, much to our dismay, recollect the hours they spent watching MTV only to catch a certain music…