Deal Middle School kids share their wisdom in an adorable video series

Someone at TheAtlantic.com had a brilliant idea: Ask tween-agers about their views on life and love. The result is a multi-part video series featuring kids from Alice Deal Middle School.

Bone up on middle school slang:

What it means to be popular:

What they want to be when they grow up:

Their favorite emojis:

Unbelievably insightful advice for grownups:

And how to woo your boo (dating):

Yass, kids! You’re fleek! Find more of their insights at TheAtlantic.com.

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