Gandhi said "You must be the change you wish in the world." Children are the way to raise a new generation of people who will develop non-violent means of resolving conflict. We are proud of all your accomplishments Taryn. Love, Mom and Dad

Wow. Very well put. I can relate completely with what you were saying, excellent job.

Amazing! One of the best and most insightful essays I've read in a while.

This is really good!

You've become such a wonderful writer little sis. This brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of you!

That essay was an absolute joy to read! I agree with all of the points you put up and I have you say that it probably won't leave me for a while. Beautiful work!

Taryn that was a thoughtful essay on the importance of living in peace with compassion and compromise. Just like Ghandi lived his life. Thank you for sharing your ideas on this. This is how we change the world for the better.

Taryn your essay was very insightful. Great work!

So well written. Very inspiring !!

Very well written. This has caused me to pause and reevaluate my own conflict management gameplan going forward. Great job!

Beautifully written Taryn! The example you used with your former teacher and the construction paper must have been quite an impact in your life for you to remember it. Thank you for sharing your essay...I loved it!

Excellent essay! You did a lovely job integrating the universal with your own personal experience and I really enjoyed reading it.

I was very impressed by your essay!

very thoughtful, and considerate essay. i enjoyed reading it very much. good luck!

Great job, Taryn! I'm so happy that my self-esteem scenario made such a lasting impression! Mrs. T.