Emerson's Child

Let's say that Emerson went to High School in present day, what would you think his stereotype would be ? I think that instead of him being that typical studious nerd, I picture him more as a High School dropout. Why you ask ? Well you see, since Emerson is really big on showing creativity, not following others, and following interests, he would drop out of High School to pursue his dreams to do what he wants to do.
           If Emerson was here today and gave advice for students in High School, he would
suggest that we should take classes that follows our interests that will later lead us to success. If we take classes that interests us, we are more eager to learn and the motivated we are. For example, you're an artist. Take art classes! If art is something you really love to do, then take a class that will increase your knowledge about stuff you did not already know. Emerson believes that everyone is their own genius and has something great to express , but we wouldn't know our special talents until we express them. So he would also suggest that we should try new things. Trying new things allows us to step out of our comfort zone and extend our understanding. Emerson would tell us something about letting ourselves be free so that we can pursue our dreams. Striving to learn and to grow is the attitude Emerson wants all of us to have.
          We all know that Emerson hates when society pressures us or forces us to do
something that we don't love. Emerson is against that. So if he were here and was introduced to the school system today, he would be infuriated. If he goes to each class, and sees students being bored, stressing out about grades, and not being happy, he would sue the school system. It basically goes against on Emerson's argument. Kids nowadays can't express themselves because of society pushing them to do something they think we should do. He would view our school system as bullshit since we're doing something that does not interest us at all which then leads us into blocking our originality and creativity.
           Since Emerson is big on not following the crowd, after High School, he would
give us advice about following our interests. He truly believes that if we follow our interests, our interests will lead us to success. Emerson would want us to be happy, and I admire Emerson for that. That we can do whatever we want, say whatever we want, think whatever we want, as long as we are happy. What matters the most is happiness. I feel like Emerson would say something like "If you're not doing what you love, if you're not happy, then what's the point in living ?".
            In conclusion, if Emerson sees the world we live in today and the kids dealing
with pressure, he would give us suggestions or advice such as not following the crowd because it kills off our originality, to express ourselves and be creative, and to follow our dreams because following our dreams will lead us to a successful and happy life.