Ask the Kids – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland

Ejanae, age 12 

What do you love about yourself? “My eyelashes. They’re like, really, really long.” 

What do you want to be when you grow up? “Nail artist or basketball player!” 

Who do you trust most in your life? “Me, myself and I.” 

Who do you go to for advice? “My grandma sometimes.” 

What is your biggest fear and why?     “Losing someone you love because you miss them so much.” 

Asia, age 7 

What makes you happy?       “Ice cream.” 

What do you love about yourself? “My eyes. I like their color.” 

Who do you trust most in your life? “My family.” 

Mya, age 11 

What do you like most about school? “Art.” 

What do you like most about your personality? “I’m friendly.” 

Who in your family do you trust the most? “My mom.” 

Madi, age 13 

Who’s the person you trust most in your life? “My friend Mariah.” 

What’s one of your life goals? “To be a good soccer player.  

What do you like most about yourself? “My eyes. They are blue!” 

Collin, age 16

Have you ever felt scared to be yourself? No

Who do you trust the most? My dad

Who could you go to for advice? My dad

What motivates you to go to school every day? College, because I plan on going to college.

Keigan, age 12

What do you do when you are struggling? Sleep

Do you feel normal when you compare yourself to others around you? Yes

Do you feel safe and supported at school or home? Yes

Who do you trust the most? My parents

Who do you go to for advice? My parents

Ashlyn, age 11

What do you love about yourself? My hair

What do you enjoy most about school and why? Enjoy hanging out with my friend and I am kind of shy, so I try to communicate more

What is your biggest fear and why? Talking to people. I’m trying to be more talkative. 

Who do you trust? My mom

What is a goal you have in mind? To talk more and to get better grades.

What advice do you have for someone getting ready to enter high school? Focus a lot.

Amanda, age 11

Who do you go to for advice? My mom

Who is someone you look up to and why? Mom because she has been in my life and takes care of me.

Describe what a perfect day looks like to you. Sunshine and getting to ride my bike.

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