1. The beginning of the 21st century saw a promising trend of youth activism. Since then, many kids have taken up activism for a cause they hold dear to their hearts. Be it advocacy for civil rights or global peace, children and youth are at the forefront with adults. 2. Activism is working to bring about a change to an issue that the person genuinely cares about. Young people are powerful drivers of change They have fresh ideas and the desire and energy to carry on and accomplish their goals. Around the globe , they are engaging in social, political, environmental, and economic causes to help bring about a positive change. 3. For decades, schools have been teaching children to participate in civic activities through community organizations and municipal councils However, the recent development of youth activism is different. Young people are carving out leadership roles in movements started and organized entirely by them. Malala Yousafzai's girls' education, Greta Thunberg's climate change, and the Movement of Working Children in Peru 4x Which assertion from the text best contradicts the idea that youth activism is a modern phenomenon? A "With proper support from their parents, children can make their activism more effective." (paragraph 5) 4x B "They have fresh ideas and the desire and energy to carry on and accomplish their goals." (paragraph 2) 4x C "Young people are carving out leadership roles in movements started and organized entirely by them." (paragraph 3) D "Young people have organized successful movements for peace and civil rights all along." (paragraph 6)