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New Year’s Resolutions From Kids and Teens: What’s in store for your 2020?
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By Stephanie Seaberg, Resident since 2010
The custom of making New Yearʼs resolutions has been around for thousands of years, but it hasnʼt always looked the way it does today. The concept of New Year’s resolutions dates back to the ancient Babylonians, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year. Once deeply rooted in religious context, New Year’s resolutions today take on a sort of tongue in cheek approach. We’ve all made the same New Year’s resolution promises to ourselves. Lose weight, save money, and spend more time with the family.
How often have you found yourself rising at dawn in early January armed with new sneakers and an ambitious attitude to drop 15 pounds by spring, only to surrender two weeks later to a large pizza and a weekend of binge watching something on Netflix. We’re all guilty of that, I’m sure. As a person who works closely with children, I’m always interested in hearing what they have to say. I sat down with a group of local Danville kids and teens to hear what they have in mind for their New Year’s resolutions.
My New Year’s resolution is...
“I want to try tomatoes” Quinn K., age 10
“To give more acknowledgment to all the amazing people in my life” Annalise R., age 16
“Become semi-fluent in French” Zoe B., age 13
“I plan to eat healthy and go vegan” Kathryn H., age 13
“My New Year’s resolution is to get good grades” Bryson Z., age 11
“I want to eat healthier and improve my fitness” Noah B.C., age 15
“Eat way more chocolate” Jonathan P., age 12
“I want to spend more time with my family and friends and less time on my phone” Hannah S., age 16
“We want to play more sports” Maddie P. and Maddie E., both 10
“Try not to fail math class” Amelia L., age 13
“I want to go outside more.” Peyton M., age 9
“Appear in three more plays this year” Sophie B.C., age 11
“I want to be more active, and do more activities” Sydney G., age 10
“I want to get better grades” Raina C., age 13
“Complete a 10K in under an hour” Gabby M., age 13
“I’d like to make new friends and expand my friend group” Sofia M., age 12
“And my New Year’s Resolution is to see Australia this year” Steph Seaberg, age unknown
Stephanie Seaberg has lived in the East Bay for the last 30 years, and is a SRVHS Alumni. Steph is a play-writer and director for Theater Performance Workshop, KAOS Camp, and Golden Oak Montessori. Steph lives for cooking, theater, photography, travel, and singing.
