Name and age: Bernard Tung, 18
Occupation: High school student

The public doesn't like the government of Hong Kong or China right now. We want to have more freedom, and change.

Unfortunately, my elders, like my parents, don't understand what we are doing. My father let me come to the protest, but my mom doesn't accept it. I think that also needs to change, and it will take a long time. So it is our mission to change how our parents and elders see this situation.

If we leave, there is no chance left for change. This is a dark time for Hong Kong, but still we have hope. We still have to stand up. We choose to stay.

NEXT: 'Now or never'