Innocence to Insolence
You can feel the tunes penetrate every inch of your being, stress melting away, the moment a tiny tot belts out “ Let It Go .” It is empowering and freeing. I remember weeping with joy while listening to the little girl confidently build up to that climactic finish without skipping a beat. Like me, many parents of teenagers likely find themselves scrolling through old home videos or watching young toddlers on social media as the reality of becoming empty nesters approaches. Over the years, I have witnessed the evolution of my Gen-Z girl from birth to her teenage years. This seventeen-year journey has been a profound transformation, unfolding from the pure, raw innocence of a believing toddler into a somewhat insolent and cynical teenager. Yet, I remain optimistic that her ongoing journey into young adulthood will shape her into a deeply responsible human being. Some songs, like “Let It Go,” are timeless, all-pervading, and eternally memorable. It takes me back to 2014, Sachika’...