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I firmly believe that there are... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3353098/face-should-students-learn-both-traditional-and-simplified-characters-mandarin-classes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3353098/face-should-students-learn-both-traditional-and-simplified-characters-mandarin-classes?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Housing crisis solutions Chan Ho-him, Fanling Rhenish Church Secondary School I am writing to address the structural housing crisis in Hong Kong. To truly resolve this crisis, we need to tackle the root causes. Hong Kong’s geography poses a significant challenge. Much of the terrain is mountainous, leaving only 20 to 30 per cent of the land flat. This scarcity, combined with a population of over 7 million, has forced many residents to live... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3353403/your-voice-hong-kongs-housing-crisis-lessons-past-wars-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3353403/your-voice-hong-kongs-housing-crisis-lessons-past-wars-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 May 2026 03:10:04 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Gen Z and marriage Agnes Cho Ka-yue, Tak Nga Secondary School I am writing to express my opinion on the recent trend of not getting married. This has become one of the most heated discussions among the younger generation, and I am eager to share my perspective. A significant reason for this trend is the shift in mindset from a traditional, family-oriented perspective to a more self-focused one. Many Gen Z individuals do not prioritise... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3353345/your-voice-gen-z-shuns-marriage-impact-tourism-nature-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3353345/your-voice-gen-z-shuns-marriage-impact-tourism-nature-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 May 2026 03:00:06 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Our next question: What annoys you most about the rainy season? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, May 20. Angela Ye Gaoting, 16, Leung Shek Chee College: Here is my pitch: “Mum, every successful entrepreneur started with a small amount of capital. Give me HK$100 every week as my seed funding. I’ll track every expense, learn about investing and one day buy you a yacht. This isn’t spending; it’s investing in the family empire.” Zhuang Kaiwing, 16, Fung Kai Liu Man... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3353104/top-10-what-your-strategy-convince-your-parents-give-you-pocket-money?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3353104/top-10-what-your-strategy-convince-your-parents-give-you-pocket-money?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:09 +0000 Young Post,Young Post Readers Young Post,Young Post Readers Do you have a personal question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Whether it is about school, family or your social life, you can share it with us through this form. Don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. Dear Friend, I hate my appearance and my body, but what is hardest is this sinking, gnawing feeling I get when I see a girl or imagine myself as one. I get this intense longing for something that I feel like I’m missing. It feels a bit like nostalgia, but for a past that doesn’t exist. I just feel... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/mental-wellness/article/3352897/asking-friend-help-i-have-gender-dysphoria-and-i-dont-know-how-deal-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/mental-wellness/article/3352897/asking-friend-help-i-have-gender-dysphoria-and-i-dont-know-how-deal-it?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:06 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers If you are interested in joining future Face Off debates, fill out this form to submit your application. For: Leah Lei Lok-ching, 16, Cognitio College (Kowloon) From childhood to adulthood, we often hear the phrase, “Knowing people is better than knowing words.” Dale Carnegie, author of the world-famous self-help book How to Win Friends and Influence People, was quoted as saying, “About 15 per cent of one’s financial success is due to one’s technical knowledge and about 85 per cent is due to... https://www.scmp.com/spark/share-us/debate/article/3352444/face-should-students-use-their-connections-boost-chances-getting-job?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/share-us/debate/article/3352444/face-should-students-use-their-connections-boost-chances-getting-job?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Do you love a challenge? Don’t miss the chance to win great prizes by taking part in our next writing contest! Click here and fill out the online form to apply. The entry question is: If you had to describe your summer using only one emoji, which would it be? The deadline is at 11.59pm on June 22. We will notify the new contestants on Friday, June 26. We have prepared some exciting prizes for our top three contestants: Winner: Kindle, City’super voucher and a YP certificate First runner-up:... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3352426/write-win-final-round-if-you-could-live-forever-what-would-you-change-about-your-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3352426/write-win-final-round-if-you-could-live-forever-what-would-you-change-about-your-life?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 May 2026 23:00:05 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. YouTube for learning Jocelyn Fang, Lung Kong WFSL Lau Wong Fat Secondary School YouTube can be a valuable tool for enhancing study skills; however, many students may struggle to focus on educational content amid the site’s vast array of videos. On the positive side, educational YouTube videos can help students grasp information more quickly. They can rewatch videos until they fully understand the material, making this method... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3352598/your-voice-youtube-study-tool-teen-mental-health-chinas-economic-woes-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3352598/your-voice-youtube-study-tool-teen-mental-health-chinas-economic-woes-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 May 2026 03:10:05 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Empathy heals all Rainie Li Tsang, Canossa College Recently, I have found myself revisiting Michael Jackson’s song “Heal The World.” I used to listen to it frequently as a child, but now that I am older, I finally understand its deeper meaning. The song addresses various issues such as illness, war, mental health, world hunger and poverty. Nowadays, countless people suffer from these problems. Many struggle to get even three meals a day,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3352565/your-voice-living-troubled-times-high-pressure-study-environment-long-story?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3352565/your-voice-living-troubled-times-high-pressure-study-environment-long-story?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 May 2026 03:00:05 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Our next question: What is your strategy to convince your parents to give you pocket money? This question was sponsored by HSBC Teens. The top 10 responses will receive a pair of theme park tickets. To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, May 13. Iris Zhou, 12, Harrow International School Hong Kong: Teens are most vulnerable to crime online because digital platforms make it effortless to contact people involved in illegal acts. This is because teenagers are immature and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3352512/top-10-which-places-or-situations-do-you-feel-young-people-are-most-vulnerable-crime-and-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3352512/top-10-which-places-or-situations-do-you-feel-young-people-are-most-vulnerable-crime-and-why?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2026 23:00:06 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Do you have a personal question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Whether it is about school, family or your social life, you can share it with us through this form. Don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. Dear Friend, I’m a girl who’s constantly crushing on boys, but I can never tell if the feeling is mutual. I know I should focus on my schoolwork, but I’m really curious about what it’s like to be in a relationship. Signed, Crush-Prone Romantic Dear Romantic, Thank you for sharing what’s on your... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/mental-wellness/article/3352378/asking-friend-help-am-i-reading-my-crushs-signs-right?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/mental-wellness/article/3352378/asking-friend-help-am-i-reading-my-crushs-signs-right?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:07 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers If you are interested in joining future Face Off debates, fill out this form to submit your application. For: Averie Yip Yee-tsun, 15, Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School There’s something quite heartening about seeing a puppy resting contentedly at its owner’s feet or a kitten curled up in its owner’s lap. Perhaps it is seeing gentle human and animal companionship in a restless city that warms one’s heart. Establishing designated pet-friendly sections in all restaurants would not only honour this... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3351550/face-should-all-restaurants-be-required-have-designated-section-people-pets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3351550/face-should-all-restaurants-be-required-have-designated-section-people-pets?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers We have prepared some exciting prizes for our top three contestants: Winner: Kindle, City’super voucher and a YP certificate First runner-up: Instax camera and a YP certificate Second runner-up: City’super voucher and a YP certificate Read the responses to this week’s Write to Win prompt and vote for the answer you like most using this form. Loading… Fries If I were to design a reality challenge with my friends, it would involve competing to create the most drama, or “tea”. The winner... https://www.scmp.com/spark/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3351768/write-win-round-8-if-you-were-create-reality-competition-what-would-it-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3351768/write-win-round-8-if-you-were-create-reality-competition-what-would-it-be?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 23:00:07 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Revisiting a classic tale Praveen Sathappan Narayanan, Island School During the Easter break, I stumbled upon C.S. Lewis’s famous series The Chronicles of Narnia while browsing through the wide selection of books in my local library. I picked up The Magician’s Nephew without much thought, but as I delved deeper, I was amazed by the themes Lewis explored, such as bravery, sacrifice and redemption. Although the book is the sixth in a series... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3351973/your-voice-exploring-chronicles-narnia-celebrating-school-open-day-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3351973/your-voice-exploring-chronicles-narnia-celebrating-school-open-day-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 03:10:07 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Dangers of deepfakes Yin Chen, Lung Kong WFSL Lau Wong Fat Secondary School Many people use AI to swap faces, change voices, or make funny clips for entertainment. At first glance, this technology allows us to create funny videos, imagine ourselves in movies, or make lighthearted content for fun. For teenagers who love sharing videos online, this seems like just another harmless trend. However, I believe deepfakes are much more dangerous... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3352107/your-voice-dangers-ai-and-deepfakes-warmth-sharing-meal-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3352107/your-voice-dangers-ai-and-deepfakes-warmth-sharing-meal-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 03:00:12 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Our next question: In which places or situations do you feel young people are most vulnerable to crime, and why? This question has been sponsored by the Hong Kong Police Force. To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, May 6. Rosaline Wong, 13, Madam Lau Kam Lung Secondary School of MFBM: Teens may be tempted to engage in vaping, using nicotine, alcohol or drugs. Online, they can face issues like cyberbullying, online scams and pressure to share personal photos or... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3351720/top-10-what-risky-behaviours-do-you-think-teens-hong-kong-are-most-tempted-today?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3351720/top-10-what-risky-behaviours-do-you-think-teens-hong-kong-are-most-tempted-today?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:09 +0000 Young Post,Young Post Readers Young Post,Young Post Readers Do you have a personal question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Whether it is about school, family or your social life, you can share it with us through this form. Don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. Dear Friend, I have been putting a lot of effort and time into my schoolwork, especially homework and revision. I also always try to stand up for what’s right. But all of this has caused me to lose friends. The people who are left are nice to my face, but I keep hearing that they talk about me... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3351326/asking-friend-help-prioritising-schoolwork-and-my-values-costing-me-my-friends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3351326/asking-friend-help-prioritising-schoolwork-and-my-values-costing-me-my-friends?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers If you are interested in joining future Face Off debates, fill out this form to submit your application. For: Leah Lei Lok-ching, 16, Cognitio College (Kowloon) The ability to engage with global news is essential to educational competency. For Hong Kong students, exposure to global news stories can cultivate informed citizens with critical-thinking skills and a broadened world view that transcends local perspectives. Research on news-reading behaviour among Hong Kong youth offers valuable... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3350829/face-should-hong-kong-students-be-required-read-global-news-stories-school?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3350829/face-should-hong-kong-students-be-required-read-global-news-stories-school?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Think carefully about AI music Yoyo Lam Hei-yu, Pope Paul VI College I am responding to the article “When it comes to regulating AI in music, China and US strike different chords” published in Young Post on March 18. As a student passionate about music, I feel strongly about songs made using artificial intelligence (AI). There are several advantages. First, music creation is much faster and cheaper, which is helpful for young creators who... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3351210/your-voice-students-discuss-evs-ai-music-war-and-social-media-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3351210/your-voice-students-discuss-evs-ai-music-war-and-social-media-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Grounded in reality Duncan Cheung, Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School My friend – let’s call him Jam – recently argued that nothing actually matters because nothing we know is real. In his view, everything we know as “truth” and “reality” is only known subjectively through our individual perception. Hence, there is no concept of a universal truth. In Jam’s view, it is highly probable that what we see is just our minds processing a... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3351207/your-voice-debating-reality-teens-should-put-their-phones-down-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3351207/your-voice-debating-reality-teens-should-put-their-phones-down-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Our next question: What risky behaviours do you think teens in Hong Kong are most tempted by today? This question has been sponsored by the Hong Kong Police Force. To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, April 29. Tsoi Tsz-ching, 17, Fung Kai Liu Man Shek Tong Secondary School: One night before my final exams, I was buried in my studies at a cafe, feeling so stressed that I almost cried. When I went to pay my bill, the clerk said, “A regular customer already paid for... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3350876/top-10-what-random-act-kindness-made-your-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3350876/top-10-what-random-act-kindness-made-your-day?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:00:08 +0000 Young Post,Young Post Readers Young Post,Young Post Readers Do you have a personal question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Whether it is about school, family or your social life, you can share it with us through this form. Don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. Dear Friend, One of my classmates died by suicide. Since then, a strange atmosphere has taken over. Everyone seemed fine in the morning, but once the news was officially announced in the afternoon, people began crying, and I realised they had been hiding their true feelings. Although I am not as... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/mental-wellness/article/3351110/asking-friend-how-can-i-support-my-friends-after-classmates-suicide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/mental-wellness/article/3351110/asking-friend-how-can-i-support-my-friends-after-classmates-suicide?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers If you are interested in joining future Face Off debates, fill out this form to submit your application. For: Nicholas Gao, 17, Chinese International School Education is undergoing a significant transformation in today’s world, with digital tools playing an increasingly prominent role in teaching. Therefore, educators should consider purchasing audiobook versions to accompany all textbooks. One major benefit of audiobooks is that they boost interest in reading, particularly at a time when this... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3349410/face-should-schools-purchase-audiobook-versions-accompany-all-textbooks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3349410/face-should-schools-purchase-audiobook-versions-accompany-all-textbooks?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Read the responses to this week’s Write to Win prompt and vote for the answer you like most using this form. Loading… Chicken wing Changing a human’s body is a significant decision because some organs cannot be safely removed, and others cannot be simply added, like the heart. However, I believe removing the appendix can be a good choice in certain situations. There are several situations in which stool can become trapped in the appendix. This can happen when individuals exert excessive force... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3350149/write-win-round-7-what-feature-would-you-add-or-remove-human-body?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3350149/write-win-round-7-what-feature-would-you-add-or-remove-human-body?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. April’s astronomical events Clayton Wong Yuk-ming, CCC Yenching College Have you been looking up at the night sky? April 2026 was set to be one of the most astonishing periods for stargazing in Hong Kong, which started with the full pink moon on the first and second days of the month. While the moon did not actually glow pink as it rose over the horizon, it remained a bright and beautiful sight. The excitement continued with comet... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3350401/your-voice-aprils-astronomical-events-ai-music-and-how-exercise-benefits-health-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3350401/your-voice-aprils-astronomical-events-ai-music-and-how-exercise-benefits-health-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:10:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. What justifies a war or military intervention? Hilary Chau, Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) For those of us living in Hong Kong, massive, deadly wars might be something we only really read about in history books. But switching on the news opens our eyes instantly to modern conflicts. From Venezuela to Iran, the United States has shown us time and time again that national sovereignty and international relations can be... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3350049/your-voice-when-war-or-intervention-justified-and-keeping-k-pop-culturally-korean-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3350049/your-voice-when-war-or-intervention-justified-and-keeping-k-pop-culturally-korean-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Our next question: What is a random act of kindness someone once did for you that completely made your day? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, April 22. Christine Chau Hoi-ching, 17, Yuen Long Public Secondary School: A spicy steamed bun. On the surface, I appear calm, collected and put together, just like a steamed bun that is smooth as if there were not a worry in sight. But on the inside, I am filled with complex emotions like angst, uncertainty and self-doubt,... https://www.scmp.com/spark/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3349949/top-10-describe-your-current-mood-classic-hong-kong-street-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3349949/top-10-describe-your-current-mood-classic-hong-kong-street-food?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:11 +0000 Young Post,Young Post Readers Young Post,Young Post Readers Do you have a personal question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Whether it is about school, family or your social life, you can share it with us through this form. Don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. Dear Friend, I often pick at the skin around my fingernails without even realising it, and as a result, my fingers have started to bleed. I want to stop this habit, but the more I worry about it, the more I find myself doing it. Do you have any advice? Sincerely, Nibbler Dear Nibbler, Many people... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3349414/asking-friend-help-how-do-i-stop-biting-skin-around-my-fingernails?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3349414/asking-friend-help-how-do-i-stop-biting-skin-around-my-fingernails?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Young Post Readers,Posties readers Young Post Readers,Posties readers Do you have something to share? Share your stories, school events and more using this form. February 27 started with a bus ride and ended with sore feet and a heart full of joy. My class visited the M+ museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The real adventure began when our teacher handed us our mission sheet. Our first task: capture a teammate mid-air in front of a restaurant on floor B1. The map was blurry, so we asked a staff member for directions. When we arrived, other groups were... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/your-say/article/3349133/feature-week-yip-wing-szes-class-trip-adventure-my-teammates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/your-say/article/3349133/feature-week-yip-wing-szes-class-trip-adventure-my-teammates?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:07 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers If you are interested in joining future Face Off debates, fill out this form to submit your application. For: Alissa Mak, 14, Victoria Shanghai Academy When crafting a solution, how effective can it truly be if you are not actively seeking direct feedback from those experiencing the problem? Not allowing parents to voice their opinions on school curriculum leads to miscommunication and misalignment of values, ultimately hindering the success of both students and schools. I propose establishing... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3348927/face-should-parents-get-say-their-childs-school-curriculum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3348927/face-should-parents-get-say-their-childs-school-curriculum?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Read the responses to this week’s Write to Win prompt and vote for the answer you like most using this form. Loading… Fries: If I were invisible for a day, I would take the opportunity to explore more of Hong Kong, such as visiting Cheung Chau or seeing some of the older traditional heritage areas. I would focus on places that might take a while to reach or those that are expensive to visit because, as an invisible being, I wouldn’t have to worry about transport costs, which can be quite high... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3348895/write-win-round-6-if-you-were-invisible-one-day-how-would-you-spend-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3348895/write-win-round-6-if-you-were-invisible-one-day-how-would-you-spend-time?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:00:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. The power of language Agnes Cheng Yee-on, St Paul’s Secondary School I recently watched the BBC World Service video titled “Why scientists think humans started speaking,” which explores the evolutionary puzzle of language emerging around 135,000 years ago. The video explains how humans possess a unique hyoid bone and a FOXP2 gene mutation that enable us to produce complex sounds that primates cannot. Speech evolved to strengthen social... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3348905/your-voice-power-language-redefining-success-modern-education-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3348905/your-voice-power-language-redefining-success-modern-education-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:10:07 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Rules versus reality Akiko Shek Hau-ching, Pope Paul VI College I am not writing with numbers and facts; I am telling a story. Imagine a city called Glass-Case. Its leaders were well-meaning adults who watched the children play in the gardens and grew worried when they saw scraped knees, falls from trees and fights among friends. So they made new rules. First, they prohibited climbing trees. “Children do not yet understand gravity,” they... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3348835/your-voice-social-media-restrictions-kids-perils-online-shopping-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3348835/your-voice-social-media-restrictions-kids-perils-online-shopping-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Our next question: If you had to describe your current mood using only a classic Hong Kong street snack, what would you be and why? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, April 15. Issac Cheung Chi-ping, 15, Fung Kai No 1 Secondary School: I would like the terminal stop to be Victoria Peak Garden. This “Cloud Line” would zip through the morning mist, depositing hikers and tourists directly into a secret station hidden beneath a pagoda. It’s the ultimate high-altitude... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3348806/top-10-if-you-could-add-magical-mtr-line-where-would-its-terminal-station-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3348806/top-10-if-you-could-add-magical-mtr-line-where-would-its-terminal-station-be?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:00:08 +0000 Young Post,Young Post Readers Young Post,Young Post Readers Do you have a personal question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Whether it is about school, family or your social life, you can share it with us through this form. Don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. Dear Friend, I have been in a secret relationship for some time. Since the DSEs will be over soon, I want to introduce my girlfriend to my parents because we are serious about each other. However, my parents are anti-relationship. How do I tell them about us and show them that we are serious and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3348384/asking-friend-help-how-do-i-introduce-my-parents-my-secret-girlfriend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3348384/asking-friend-help-how-do-i-introduce-my-parents-my-secret-girlfriend?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Chaos theory and our place in the universe Hilary Au Yan-hei, St Paul’s Secondary School I am writing in response to the video “A simple guide to chaos theory” by BBC World Service. This video prompted me to think about how a minor incident in one place can have substantial consequences in another part of the world. I would like to share my humble opinions on the topic. This video introduces chaos theory through a hypothetical story: the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3348569/your-voice-butterfly-effect-jimmy-o-yang-and-tackling-harms-social-media-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3348569/your-voice-butterfly-effect-jimmy-o-yang-and-tackling-harms-social-media-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:14 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers If you are interested in joining future Face Off debates, fill out this form to submit your application. For: Sophia Ling, 14, German Swiss International School In a city as diverse as Hong Kong, classrooms bring together students from a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds. Thus, schools should be places where students learn to coexist in such a multicultural society. Celebrating religious holidays in class is not necessarily about promoting belief or forcing participation, but... https://www.scmp.com/spark/share-us/debate/article/3347553/face-should-hong-kong-schools-celebrate-religious-holidays-class?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/share-us/debate/article/3347553/face-should-hong-kong-schools-celebrate-religious-holidays-class?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Read the responses to this week’s Write to Win prompt and vote for the answer you like most using this form. Loading… Burger: If I could watch a live feed of any animal, it would undoubtedly be the panda. While seeing them in person does seem better, visiting a zoo means having to fight overwhelming crowds, pushing and shoving for a glimpse over someone’s shoulder and enduring long lines only to watch them nap in a corner. A private live feed solves that problem entirely. I could watch them... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3347824/write-win-round-5-if-you-could-watch-live-feed-any-animal-which-would-it-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3347824/write-win-round-5-if-you-could-watch-live-feed-any-animal-which-would-it-be?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:00:09 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Smart bans for addiction Karina Wong, HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College The term “phone addiction” has spread as a topic in many conversations. Some people check their devices hundreds of times every day. Although regulatory measures have been introduced, the vast majority of global citizens remain unaware of the severity of this problem. With the rapid proliferation of smartphones in the early 2010s, the rise of social media apps also... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3348019/your-voice-are-bans-smartphones-and-social-media-needed-children?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3348019/your-voice-are-bans-smartphones-and-social-media-needed-children?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Our next question: if you could add a new, magical line to Hong Kong’s MTR, where would the terminal station be? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, April 1. Cheung Hoi-kiu, 14, Immaculate Heart of Mary College: I’d introduce the “Student Chef Special”, featuring a different student’s recipe weekly. They’d collaborate with staff on sourcing and pricing, learning how to budget and prep food. Half the profits would go to a class fund. This would empower students, teach... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3347613/top-10-if-you-were-charge-school-tuck-shop-what-rule-or-item-would-you-introduce?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3347613/top-10-if-you-were-charge-school-tuck-shop-what-rule-or-item-would-you-introduce?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:00:08 +0000 Young Post,Young Post Readers Young Post,Young Post Readers Do you have a personal question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Whether it is about school, family or your social life, you can share it with us through this form. Don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. Dear Friend, I am frustrated with what I see on social media. Why do people like using AI to make themselves look pretty? It is annoying that people post fake versions of themselves and get so many likes, but when I post my real life, no one seems to care. Signed, Pretty Frustrated Dear Pretty... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3347600/asking-friend-help-why-everyone-using-ai-look-prettier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3347600/asking-friend-help-why-everyone-using-ai-look-prettier?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:52 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Read the responses to this week’s Write to Win prompt and choose the answer you like most using this form. Loading… Pizza: If given the opportunity, I would swap brains with Stephen Hawking. It would be incredible to perceive the world through his intellect while navigating the physical limitations he faced. Experiencing his thoughts about the universe could provide me with valuable insights that would benefit my studies. Learning how he accomplished so much despite his disabilities could... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3346635/write-win-round-4-if-you-could-swap-brains-anyone-day-who-would-it-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3346635/write-win-round-4-if-you-could-swap-brains-anyone-day-who-would-it-be?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:00:09 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Adjusting to life with AI Lai Cho-tsam, Pope Paul VI College As students, reading about the gloominess of the entry-level job market feels like a door is being slammed in our faces before we have even reached the threshold. We are being squeezed by a “double whammy”: a sluggish global economy and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence. We are entering a workforce in which entry-level tasks like data entry, basic drafting and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3347338/your-voice-becoming-fluent-ai-lessons-ambition-and-hong-kongs-seat-belt-law-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3347338/your-voice-becoming-fluent-ai-lessons-ambition-and-hong-kongs-seat-belt-law-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:15:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. The path less travelled Sophia Ling, German Swiss International School As a Hong Kong student, I’d like to say that my life is a spreadsheet. My day is divided into colour-coded blocks for studying, extra-curriculars and tutoring. My future is a target score for the International Baccalaureate, admission to a prestigious university and a clear, straight line towards a “successful” career. We are taught that there is a formula for success.... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3346973/your-voice-what-hong-kong-students-can-learn-jimmy-o-yang-uplifting-women-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3346973/your-voice-what-hong-kong-students-can-learn-jimmy-o-yang-uplifting-women-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:09 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Our next question: If you were put in charge of the school tuck shop, what new rule or menu item would you instantly introduce? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, March 25. Kwan Wan-lok, 16, Lung Kong WFSL Lau Wong Fat Secondary School: “Stop making that face, or it’ll freeze that way.” As a kid, if you stuck your tongue out or crossed your eyes too long, your parents warned that it would become permanent. Renee Hui Lok-ching, 13, Tak Nga Secondary School: When I... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3346727/top-10-what-childhood-rule-your-parents-made-you-now-realise-makes-no-sense?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/top-10/article/3346727/top-10-what-childhood-rule-your-parents-made-you-now-realise-makes-no-sense?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:00:09 +0000 Young Post,Young Post Readers Young Post,Young Post Readers Do you have a personal question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Whether it is about school, family or your social life, you can share it with us through this form. Don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. Dear Friend, When I’m feeling hurt and angry, I get a strong urge to isolate myself. At the same time, I secretly hope that someone will stay near and comfort me. Why do these two opposite feelings happen at the same time? Please help. Signed, In Two Minds Dear Two Minds, Thank you for sharing. It... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/mental-wellness/article/3346771/asking-friend-help-when-im-hurt-i-want-isolate-myself-also-be-comforted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/mental-wellness/article/3346771/asking-friend-help-when-im-hurt-i-want-isolate-myself-also-be-comforted?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers If you are interested in joining future Face Off debates, fill out this form to submit your application. For: Peter Chui Pui-ling, 15, Maryknoll Fathers’ School Holistic learning is a fundamental principle embraced by many educators, focusing on the comprehensive development of a child, including social, intellectual and physical aspects. As part of this emerging educational approach, the practice of introducing swimming lessons in kindergarten is key. Life lessons should be taught from a young... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3345605/face-should-swimming-lessons-be-taught-kindergarten?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/debate/article/3345605/face-should-swimming-lessons-be-taught-kindergarten?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Read the responses to this week’s Write to Win prompt and choose the answer you like most using this form. Loading… Pizza: If my life were a video game, the current level would be titled “The Calm Before the Storm”. I have become accustomed to the routine of being a junior secondary student – having a test each week and a few pieces of homework to complete when I get home. However, I am approaching the end of my Form Two studies, which is the final stage before the endgame. Starting next year,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3346045/write-win-round-3-if-your-life-were-video-game-what-would-level-be-called?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/creative-submissions/write-win/article/3346045/write-win-round-3-if-your-life-were-video-game-what-would-level-be-called?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:00:09 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Australia’s misguided law Bella Chen Pui-lam, St Catharine’s School for Girls I understand the anxiety adults harbour regarding social media and its impact on young people. The proposed policy in Australia to ban all children under 16 from social media is a severe overreach that ultimately creates more danger than it resolves. It is not a solution; it is an admission of failure in education and parenting. Firstly, the proposed ban operates... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3346536/your-voice-why-australias-social-media-rules-are-misguided-and-other-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3346536/your-voice-why-australias-social-media-rules-are-misguided-and-other-short-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:15:08 +0000 Young Post Readers Young Post Readers Have something to say? Send us a letter using this form. Importance of traditions Jasmine Hong Mingxin, GCCITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School Nowadays, many Hong Kong adolescents like to celebrate Western festivals such as Christmas and Halloween with their peers. While Hong Kong is an East-meets-West melting pot that celebrates festivals from around the world and embraces many cultures, the trend of young people being more excited about Western festivals than traditional ones, such as Chinese... https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3346093/your-voice-meaning-chinese-new-year-fun-school-celebrations-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/share-us/letters-editors/article/3346093/your-voice-meaning-chinese-new-year-fun-school-celebrations-long-letters?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:00:09 +0000