One of our favorite issues of the year is finally here! The annual beijingkids Teen Takeover issue has been a part of the city’s international school community since 2017. What makes this issue extra special is that it’s completely created by Beijing teenagers. We recruited eager young writers to take on the topic of Cultural Diversity and I’m thrilled to say that we’re thoroughly impressed by the maturity of this group of teens.
In this issue, you can find Beijing’s best vegan restaurants for every budget and a great list of summer reading recommendations for kids by kids that you can bring along with you when you visit them. And it’s true what they say about food bringing people together. One student compares classic Chinese dishes with authentic Indian cuisine, and the similarities are shockingly delicious! While most of us won’t be exploring the world this summer, there are a number of fantastic activities Beijing teens love that bridge the gap between cultures. So instead of exploring an exotic new country, you can make some friends from exotic countries right here in Beijing through team sports. A few students voice their opinions on topics that grown-ups are eager to learn more about, like when it comes to parenting, are we actually doing it right? One student spills the beans on parenting techniques that work and others that are counterproductive to Beijing’s Gen Z kids . And for teachers, another student polls Beijing’s teens on just what distinguishes a good teacher from an extraordinary one that they’ll never forget.
Lastly, we need to make one correction in our July issue’s Blank Canvas column. The artworks created by Year 9 student Jenny S and Year 10 student Lina P from British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi were misattributed. We sincerely apologize for the misprint of these students’ names.
Thank you so much to all our Teen Takeover writers and our 2020 summer interns! You guys really outdid yourselves and we’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with you on this issue!
Photo: Uni You
This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 August issue
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