STUCK TOGETHER
Grandpa Alex
I am retired now, but I used to be a psychiatrist. I prefer to be alone in the company of books, rather than being in a crowd of people. I have always been this way, even as a young boy. I had friends, but I liked to stay in my room and read. Even now when I’m a grandfather, I like to talk to my grandchildren and other young people to find out what’s on their minds and share with them some of my own concerns. I think we can learn a lot from each other, and that the age difference in such conversations can be an advantage, not an obstacle. Do you have someone older you like to talk to?
Uni
I go to elementary school. They call me “little scientist” because I’m interested in my surroundings and I ask countless questions. I am especially interested in nature and how we can live in harmony with it. I love to spend time with my friends and I always look for ways we can all play together, talk, and feel loved and accepted. What do you like to explore?
Mom Juno
I work as a teacher. I love to observe the world around me. That’s why I make photographs. I like to record moments that are precious to me and the beauty I see around me. When I take photos, I share my feelings with others. I like to work with children and young people. I think kids understand the world we live in better than we adults think they do. What do you think?
Grandma Sofia
I am retired, like my husband. I used to be a teacher. Throughout my life, I have always been interested in a lot of things, which motivated me to travel a lot. I used to be a supporter of the hippy movement. I like nature, but I like people, too. Whenever I could, I fought against injustice. I’ve always been eager to help others. I still enjoy spending time with children and young people. I want to teach them how to hold a conversation and how to respect differences. I believe young people are ready to make this world a better and happier place in which they will also be happy. They tell me I’m a “cool” grandma because I’m still interested in whatever’s new. Does injustice bother you? Have you ever experienced injustice?
Ted
I’m finishing high school. Like my dad, I like music very much, and I play guitar. I have also started working as a DJ and making my own money. I like to joke and have fun, but I also like moments of solitude to think about the world we live in and how we can make it a better place for us all. We young people like to talk and listen to each other in order to solve problems together and hopefully make this world even more beautiful. What do you like to talk about?
Dad Peter
I like to spend time with my friends. I love listening to music, so it’s no surprise that I make music too. I play guitar and sometimes drums. When I play, I think about lots of things, and some of those thoughts are about the future. I work as a manager in a company. I always want to know where someone works and what their job is. I am especially interested in what my children want to be when they grow up. I would like to know if they will leave a mark in this world. What would you like to be when you grow up?
