Go ahead. Look deep into the eyes of young children, deep into the recesses of their souls. If you do, you will see goodness and only that. You will see purity and innocence and hope – the fragrance of spring. You will see this even in the eyes of troubled kids, the ones you may not want as your own. Look past their behaviors for a moment and you will see goodness in them as well. I know this because I’ve seen it time and time again – as a parent, teacher, and leader across many, many schools. I know this because I have spent my life encountering people, especially young people. Teachers will tell you if you ask them. For they know best. They…
