Title: The Platinum Rule |
Headings: The Platinum Rule
The Platinum Rule
The Lottery of Birth
Mutual Respect
Authority
Love
Practice the Platinum Rule

Content: If you are different from others, you aren’t shunned. Others command respect from you, but you receive their respect in return. Now imagine that you are that same young teen, but you aren’t provided that same respect, but instead are treated negatively. This treatment often dictates the health and success of a teen. This is an example of group discrimination and prejudice. Unfortunately, prejudices are pervasive in society. Often, people use their age as an excuse to dismiss young people and to establish an arbitrary hierarchy. Additionally, young people are more susceptible to influence (positive or negative) from others. This vulnerability is taken advantage of. In many cases, young people are manipulated and controlled by figures of authority in their lives, and aren’t given the respect they deserve.