Should you run the world? In January, we asked you what you thought on everything from climate change to tea. Perhaps readers of The Day could do better than politicians?
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You Decided: What YOU told us this month
Should you run the world? In January, we asked you what you thought on everything from climate change to tea. Perhaps readers of The Day could do better than politicians?
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Louis XIVA 17th-Century French king who expanded the powers of the French monarchy and turned his country into the greatest power in the world. However, by the end of his long, 72-year reign he had squandered much of this advantage. of FranceThe largest country in Western Europe, with a population of over 68 million. became king at the age of five.
Today, we do not let teenagers take charge. But is that a mistake?
Every Day article comes with an online pollThe YouGov survey asked 1,107 British teachers about racism and the curriculum. for our readers to vote in. And some might think these polls prove our students should have more of a say.
So what would a world run by Day readers look like?
Personal freedom. More than three-quarters of you told us just this week that banning things does not work.
Not so equal. Sixty-one percent of you think there should be no limit on the wealth a single person can have.
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Alone time. Just over half of you think more time to yourselves is a good idea.
No more 9am bell. Most of you (86%) agree with sleep scientists that schools should start later.
Should you run the world?
Yes! Old people have had their time to make decisions. We know that the world has problems we need to fix. And as young people will have to live in the future, they should get a say on how to answer them.
No! Giving any group of people, whether they are children or not, too much power is never a good idea. We need lots of different voices to run the world in a fair way.
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Louis XIV - A 17th-Century French king who expanded the powers of the French monarchy and turned his country into the greatest power in the world. However, by the end of his long, 72-year reign he had squandered much of this advantage.
France - The largest country in Western Europe, with a population of over 68 million.
Poll - The YouGov survey asked 1,107 British teachers about racism and the curriculum.
You Decided: What YOU told us this month
Decision 2024: Day readers have weighed up the pros and cons in some of the biggest issues. Glossary
Louis XIV - A 17th-Century French king who expanded the powers of the French monarchy and turned his country into the greatest power in the world. However, by the end of his long, 72-year reign he had squandered much of this advantage.
France - The largest country in Western Europe, with a population of over 68 million.
Poll - The YouGov survey asked 1,107 British teachers about racism and the curriculum.