Is School Shrinking Your Youth’s Creativity? Here’s How to Reignite It

Hey Purposeful Parent 👋

Here’s something you deserve to know:

NASA once ran a creativity test on youths.

At age 5, 98% scored as creative geniuses.

By age 15, only 12% did.

And by adulthood? Just 2%.

Pretty shocking, right?

But here’s the good news: your youth’s creativity hasn’t disappeared. It’s still there — it just needs a chance to wake back up.

What Happened to All That Creativity?

We don’t actually lose creativity, we’re taught to shut it down.

Think about it:

The pressure to get the “right” answer.

Grades, tests, and endless measuring.

Fear of failure that creeps in little by little.

Over time, youths stop exploring freely. Instead of following curiosity, they start playing it safe. The result? Their natural brilliance begins to shrink into the background.

Why Creativity Still Matters

Creativity isn’t just about art projects or wild ideas. It’s problem-solving. It’s innovation. It’s confidence in action.

And in today’s world,  where flexibility, imagination, and self-expression are more valuable than ever, it’s a skill your youth can’t afford to lose.

The best part? It’s never really gone.

How The YOU Power Project Helps Youths Reignite Their Genius

At The YOU Power Project, we see firsthand how quickly youths can rediscover their spark when they’re given the right environment.

We believe youths don’t need to “catch up.” They just need the space to show up.

That’s why our programs are built around:

Hands-on passion projects that let youths dive into what excites them.

Encouragement without judgment, so they can take risks and experiment freely.

Opportunities to build, create, and express themselves in ways that school often doesn’t allow.

When youths step into this kind of space, something amazing happens: their natural genius resurfaces, stronger and brighter than ever.

✨ At The YOU Power Project, we’re here to remind both parents and youths: brilliance never disappears. It only needs the chance to shine again.
Want to Learn More?

If this message resonates with you, we’d love for you to discover more about what we do.

👉 Find out more about The YOU Power Project

Because every youth deserves the chance to shine with the brilliance they were born with.

 The YOU Power Team 💛