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- April 4, 2016
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10 Amazing people you won’t believe exist!
Being a teen isn’t always easy. High school can be tough and other teens can be mean. Especially when someone’s not “normal.” It’s not always fair, but sometimes life throws a curveball and people are affected by rare diseases and conditions you can’t even imagine. To put yourself in their shoes seems almost impossible and you may not even believe some of these teens exist.
Hearing these stories is incredibly inspirational; all of these teens are so courageous. Check out Ciera Swaringen for example. A skin condition called giant congenital melanocytic nevus resulted in thousands of birthmarks covering her body. Others bullied her throughout high school, and although it put her down, she decided to embrace her moles and show them off to the world. Suffering from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Emily James’ joints dislocate several times a day, to the point where she has to sleep with her arms in slings and legs in splints. She’s constantly in pain and even has to get her jaw wired shut since it comes detached so often.
And were you aware that you could be physically allergic to water? The condition is called aquagenic urticarial and 17-year-old Alexandra Allen is living with it. Every time her skin touches water her body breaks out into hives. And if you’ve never seen biracial twins, get ready to be amazed. Lucy and Maria Aylmer has different hair and skin colour, yet they are natural twins.
Prepare to be shocked and amazed as you watch this video. The teens featured are unique and totally mind blowing. From twins brothers conjoined at the waist to a girl who cries blood, check out ten teens you won’t believe exist.
How can parents and educators help cultivate the next generation of amazing teenagers?
As the world becomes more interconnected, instances of amazing teenagers continue to emerge in our societies. These teenagers are setting a new standard for excellence, and their stories serve as an inspiration to millions of people worldwide. From developing life-changing medical technologies to establishing worldwide campaigns, these impressive teenagers have achieved what many adults cannot conceive of. Here, we look at ten amazing teens who have achieved incredible feats.
1. Malala Yousafzai – This inspirational young lady needs little introduction. At just 15, she survived an assassination attempt for advocating girls’ education in Nigeria.
2. Anvitha Vijay – This teenager invented a successful iOS app at just nine years old. The app, which displayed the weather forecast, earned her a place at WWDC.
3. Akiane Kramarik – An art prodigy who also writes poetry, Akiane’s work has been described as truly breathtaking. She began drawing at age four and has won numerous awards for her artwork.
4. Shubham Banerjee – Shubham is a teenage genius who invented a low-cost Braille printer. His invention has helped thousands of visually impaired persons all over the world in the process.
5. Samantha Garvey – Despite living in a home with no electricity, Samantha had the grit to excel in school and eventually won the intel Talent Search for her research on mussel filtration.
6. Lizzie Velasquez – Lizzie’s unique story of suffering from a rare genetic disorder that made her unable to gain weight received worldwide attention. She now tours the world, raising awareness and inspiring others with her attitude of positivity and determination.
7. Kierra “Kiki” Smith – An accomplished musician, Kiki was just thirteen when she was the first solo artist to perform at Carnegie Hall at the tender age of just thirteen.
8. Taylor Wilson – This teenager’s passion for science led him to develop a compact nuclear fission reactor at the age of just fourteen. He went on to win the grand prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
9. Beau Jessup – Beau Jessup developed an app that helps Chinese parents choose English names for their babies. The app has been so successful that it has received worldwide attention from baby-naming enthusiasts and media alike.
10. Ashton Kutcher – A face familiar to many, Ashton Kutcher founded Thorn, a child-abuse prevention software. The app identifies child predators online, and the app has since saved over 6,000 children from human trafficking and abuse.
In summary, these ten amazing teenagers have achieved incredible feats in healthcare, education, innovation, arts and culture, and social justice. It’s clear that this generation of teenagers has a lot to offer the world, as they continue to step up and lead in their respective fields. These teenagers serve as a reminder that age is no limit to what we can achieve if we set our minds on it. Many of us can draw inspiration from these incredible young people and aim to achieve great things both personally and professionally.
