If I had the world's attention, this is what I'd say. . .

To the young women: Respect yourself. Don’t flaunt what you have, even if you know it’s good. Beauty doesn’t come from the style of your hair, the designer or size on the label of your dress, or from a certain shade of lipstick. It comes from the grace in which you carry yourself, in the words that you speak, in the confidence you hold. Be confident in who you are, rather than in what you’ve got. And when it comes to men, bring them to respecting you by respecting yourself. Be the type of woman a man chases to spend his life with, not to spend the night in his bed. And when you happen to find that special one, treat him right. Respect him, tell him you love him and mean it.

To the young men: There are enough boys out there. What we need now are men they can look up to and learn from. Grow up and get some determination. Be passionate about life, have a drive, and make a positive impact in the world. And when it comes to women, treat her right. There are many good girls out there that don’t deserve a broken heart. Call her, tell her you love her and mean it. Show her she’s a precious treasure because in your world, she should be. She deserves to know it by your actions, not just your words.

To the children: Listen to your parents, because usually they just want what’s best for you. You must come to the conclusion that there’s always a winner and a loser, no matter what the ref says, and yes, in life there will always be someone who’s mean to you. Are these years tough? Do they hurt? Yes. But, I promise, you CAN get through it. Focus on the days to come when dreams come true rather than the days you’re in. You are one in a million, and yet there are a million others. Strive to be unique, strive to excel farther than you or anyone else could ever dream and never give up. Always remember, failure is just a stepping stone to success as long as you get back up when you fall, and rejection is just an opportunity for something better.

To the parents: Wake up. Your children need you. And not just the money you provide for their needs. They need YOU; your time, your wisdom, your unfailing, unconditional love. Don’t just assume they know it, because one day you won’t be able to show them. Get them ready to stand up to the criticism of their peers, to step foot in this dream-taking, life-sucking world and stand in its face, boldly and refusing to back down. You need to teach them how to get back up again when they fall. Wake up.

To the world: It’s time we stop allowing Hollywood and society to form our moral ideas and way of life. It’s time a stand be taken for what we know in our hearts to be right. We all have scars and open wounds, but it’s time we all stopped searching for a temporary fix of that empty place inside of us. Only One person can fill it and He’s waiting for us. Stop running. Let’s make this a time in history worth remembering.