Why Do People Ignore Kids and Their Dreams?
Luciano Santini PH.D.
Dr. Santini has established himself as a trusted authority in his field, helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Developer of the EVAN Leadership Style
People often talk about supporting kids. They say they care about their future, their dreams, and their well-being. But when action is needed, too many stay silent. It’s easy to post inspirational messages about believing in children, but when a real child faces injustice, the support disappears.
When injustice strikes at the heart of your own family, when it targets your child—do you stay silent, or do you rise up and fight with everything you have? Feel free to send an email to this school Righetti High School in Orcutt and support EVAN SANTINI-"[email protected]" <[email protected]>
I’ve seen this firsthand. My son was failed by an entire coaching staff—leaders who should have protected and guided him. I reached out to my followers, asking for a simple act of support: sending an email to hold those responsible accountable. It would have taken only a few minutes. But most people did nothing. Why?
Is it apathy? Do people only care if their own child is affected? Maybe they assume someone else will take action. Or perhaps, deep down, people don’t believe kids' dreams really matter. If that’s the case, what kind of message are we sending to the next generation?
We talk about bullying in the workplace and how unacceptable it is when adults mistreat other adults. Yet, we ignore it when coaches—who should be leaders—bully a kid for doing the right thing. My son stood up for a smaller kid who was being mistreated, and instead of being supported, he was punished. His coach, rather than backing him up, accepted another coach’s version of events. When my son questioned his unfair punishment, he was removed from the one thing he loves most—baseball.
When adults fail to stand up for kids, they teach them a cruel lesson—that their aspirations and struggles don’t matter. That authority figures can fail them without consequence. That speaking up changes nothing. And that’s unacceptable.
We need to do better. If you say you care about kids, prove it. When someone asks for help—especially when a child’s future is at stake—don’t ignore it. A few minutes of effort can mean everything to a kid fighting for their dreams.
What kind of world do we want to create? One where kids know they have a community behind them, or one where they learn early that they’re on their own? The choice is ours.
When injustice strikes at the heart of your own family, when it targets your child—do you stay silent, or do you rise up and fight with everything you have? Feel free to send an email to this school and support EVAN SANTINI-"[email protected]" <[email protected]>