La edad adulta es un mito | Valeria Suffoletto y Sophia Buzzi | TEDxLAHS

Cumplir 18 años suele presentarse como el momento en que los jóvenes se vuelven capaces, informados y preparados. En esta charla de TEDxLAHS, Valeria Suffoletto y Sophia Buzzi sostienen que la adultez es más bien el acceso al conocimiento, al poder y a un conjunto de reglas no escritas que la mayoría de las personas nunca aprende de forma explícita. Las oradoras analizan cómo se mantiene a los jóvenes al margen de los sistemas que después deberán manejar, y se preguntan qué cambiaría si ese acceso llegara antes. La charla se presentó en un evento TEDx organizado de forma independiente por una comunidad local.

• Cuestiona la idea de que los 18 años traen preparación automática
• Define la adultez como acceso al conocimiento y a los sistemas
• Plantea qué cambia si los jóvenes acceden antes a esa información

Their talk challenges one of the most accepted lies we’re taught growing up: that turning 18 suddenly makes you capable, informed, and ready. It argues that “adulthood” isn’t a moment, but access to knowledge, power, and a hidden set of rules most people are never explicitly taught. This talk exposes how young people are kept out of systems they’re expected to eventually navigate, and asks a simple but unsettling question: what happens when they’re given that access earlier? Valeria Suffoletto is a high school student at Los Altos High School who is a driven student athlete. She is captain of the girls lacrosse team and is actively involved in journalism, with a focus on photojournalism, where she captures and tells stories through visual media. She also serves as the Director of Outreach for RightSide, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking in asking questions. Sophia Buzzi is a student, speaker, and founder committed to helping young people understand their rights and use their voice. She is the creator of RightSide, a youth-led initiative that has reached over 9,000 students through school partnerships and workshops, equipping them with practical knowledge about legal rights, self-advocacy, and how to navigate the systems that shape their lives. She is also the founder of Voices Without Borders, where she leads mentorship and English tutoring for Ukrainian students affected by war and displacement. Through both initiatives, Sophia has focused her work on expanding access to information, opportunity, and support for communities that are too often overlooked. Originally from Miami and now based in California, Sophia brings a perspective shaped by diverse communities and a strong sense of purpose. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx