Letters from the Children

US: 250 Years Later – Part 17: Children (Discipline)

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In 1776, discipline was often direct, physical, and unquestioned. Children were expected to obey, and punishment was viewed as both moral instruction and evidence of love. Two hundred and fifty years later, parenting philosophies increasingly emphasize emotional regulation, connection, and understanding over fear and control. This letter follows America’s changing ideas about discipline and asks what truly helps children become good human beings.

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US: 250 Years Later – Part 16: Children (Childcare)

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In 1776, America did not have childcare as we understand it today. Children lived where life happened, woven directly into households, farms, labor, and community survival. Two hundred and fifty years later, childcare has become one of the most essential and strained systems in modern life, balancing family needs, economics, education, and caregiving itself. This letter follows the evolution of childcare and asks who truly bears responsibility for raising the next generation.

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US: 250 Years Later – Part 15: Children

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In 1776, childhood often ended early. Children worked, contributed, and learned survival long before modern ideas of protected childhood emerged. Two hundred and fifty years later, childhood has stretched, transformed, and migrated partly into digital worlds filled with opportunity and pressure alike. This letter follows America’s changing vision of childhood and asks what kind of future societies are really trying to build through the children they raise.

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What is School For?

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A love letter to rethinking what school is for, inviting us to imagine education that truly prepares us for the world we live in, with all the tools and possibilities of today.

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Twas the Night Before Christmas (A Radical Love Letters Remix)

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A modern remix of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, calling out the pressure, debt, and consumerism of the season – and reminding us that the greatest gift we can give is ourselves. 🎄💛

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A Letter to Santa

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This Christmas, let’s ask for something that helps everyone – a clean, healthy earth, peace, and kindness for all. It starts with us, with the belief that together, we can make the world a better place. 🌍💚

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Dear Mr. President – From Ricky

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Dear Mr. President, Hi, I’m Ricky, and I’m 12 years old. I just wanted to write and say thank you for teaching me how to be a real pro at being mean online. I’ve learned so much from watching how you post all those made-up stories and funny (well, kind of) insults. It’s like having … Read more

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