"No one ever listens to what we think .."
A familiar complaint from society's young people.
But it could be a thing of the past, if a bold new project to give youngsters a greater say in the issues which affect them, proves a success.
Join In, Speak Up is a new initiative just launched by the Island's Youth Service.
In future, young people will help shape strategy - by taking the leadership of some adult-led management committees.
There are also plans for young people's forums across the Island, north, south, east and west - where youngsters can raise concerns.
Director of Education John Cain says another exciting project is also in the pipeline:
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