Young people can and do contribute to the life of the Newcastle community.
Their contributions need to be acknowledged and actively encouraged. Many young people have great ideas but are not given the opportunity to share them. Although many young people spend money in Newcastle, and have a great influence on their families' spending, they are often treated with suspicion in shops and shopping centres, even when shopping. Their experience of public space and entertainment options affects how they see Newcastle. There simply are not enough jobs to go around.