大人であることは神話だ | Valeria Suffoletto & Sophia Buzzi | TEDxLAHS

18歳になると若者は自立し、知識を持ち、大人の生活に備えられるとよく言われます。TEDxLAHSでのこの講演で、Valeria SuffolettoとSophia Buzziは、大人であることは年齢ではなく、知識や権力、そして多くの人が明示的に教わらない暗黙のルールへのアクセスだと論じています。話し手たちは、若者がのちに向き合うことになる制度から遠ざけられている現状を取り上げ、そのアクセスが早く与えられたら何が変わるのかを問いかけます。本講演は、地域のコミュニティが独立して主催したTEDxイベントで行われました。

• 18歳で自動的に能力が備わるという考えに疑問を投げかける
• 大人であることを知識と制度へのアクセスとして捉える
• 若者が早くアクセスを得たときの変化を問う

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