In this room, the child feels nothing other than the chilling sense of isolation. In this room the child is alone. Unfortunately, places like this figurative one really do exist in the hearts and minds of today's teenagers. In the society we live in, isolation occurs for many reasons including race, religion, ideals, harassment, and gender. Sometimes isolation is caused by not knowing people who share the same values.
Isolation builds walls, destroys self-esteem, silences voices, and kills dreams.
Growing up, I was able to notice inequities in the way we live from a young age. I also found out quickly that people didn't always share my enthusiasm for changing the world, or my ideals for that matter. I was often angered and confused when people brushed me aside or silenced me with vicious words. I was left feeling hurt and alone. My peers who didn't share my values sometimes went out of their way to isolate me.