...comes to educating their children. There are no rules to raising perfect children. Choosing to send your children to a public school or to home school them is a huge decision we as parents have to make. An education that fits the needs of a child is important; that’s why there are things to be considered when choosing an educational path for a child.We would have to keep in mind what would work best for the children and ourselves. I believe that children have different personalities. So doing what we think would be best for each of our children would be a hard choose to make. The decision cannot be made lightly so parents do a little research and fully understand the type of education that would be the beneficial for your children.There is some controversy concerning the subject of homeschool,many factors to consider, should your children stay at home to learn or be sent to a public school. The common schools system that was established by American’s founding fathers, has been considered the basis for providing students with a strong education. Children should be allowed to go to public school because children are not confined to their homes all the time and the children get a chance to be social and learn to live everyday life. While homeschooling and public schools have many characteristics in common, they differ in their learning environment, academics, advantages and disadvantages. Whether the choice is made to home school or to send them to a public school, education is important...
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...what they do. Even though these are amazing things to strive for, once it is achieved, people begin to hold you to a higher standard and consider you as a role model. Sports figures and celebrities have often been considered role models for as long as those particular occupations have existed. But before you consider these people role models, it is best to ask the simple question, why? Why would these groups of people be considered role models? Is it because of their job, the money they make, or the fame that they have achieved? It’s probably best to take time and actually define what a real role model is. In short, a role model is a person who has the attributes, values, and behaviors that comes with a particular role. The people that are held in this role are held to a higher standard and are often admired and emulated by others. According to the Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry whether good or bad, “Children may try to copy the behavior and appearance of celebrities, such as athletes and entertainers, and characters from books, TV, movies and video games” (“Children and Role Models”, 2011). Due to the fact that these groups of people often do not take this into consideration, it is very easy for our youth to copy how these groups of people behave, in which a lot of cases is negative. Although this is a very large group, all it takes is for one person to give the entire group a bad name. Therefore, sports figures and celebrities simply should not be considered as role...
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...Non-vaccinated Children Allowed to Attend Public Schools – This Is Not Acceptable Assignment 4 – Persuasive Paper Part 1: Revision of a Problem Exists English 215 February 24, 2013 This is a question that every parent must consider when they allow their school-aged child to attend public or even private school. How do you feel about allowing your child to attend school with children who have not been vaccinated? Would it bother you? I’m sure there are several different answers to these questions. This paper will focus on the reasons why unvaccinated children should not be allowed to attend public schools as well as the benefits of vaccination. Every parent wants to raise a healthy child. Every parent wants to make sure their child is protected from infectious diseases and wants to do everything in their power to prevent any illness in the future. Every day there are thousands of babies born in this world and as parents we know that their immune systems are not ready to take on the illnesses that this world has. So why not protect your child? The American Academy of Pediatrics state that childhood vaccines are 90 – 99% effective in preventing disease. The risks of not being vaccinated far outweigh the small risks associated with vaccination. This is an issue that some parents face each time we prepare our children to attend public schools. We all know the common cold is air born and school aged children are prone to picking up that strand from another child. There...
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...of America, education is considered to be something of a volatile subject, an object of scrutiny, and of course, something of great importance within the country. However, when one looks into the public education system in America, they’ll see something sorely lacking, especially when it is critiqued to on a global scale. This appears to be especially true when looking at it on a high school and middle school level. Which raises the question, is the public education system in America good enough for a student looking to get into a good college? A large reason as to why this question exists is that standardized testing and non-specialized education is the dominant force in America’s education, and it should be providing a sufficient, well-rounded education as well as preparing a student for their collegiate-level career, and it just isn’t doing what it’s expected to be doing. What America needs is an educational system that can not only prepare a student for college, but also one that can ensure that a student feels adequately prepared for life after compulsory education. Now, what is public education exactly? As stated in an article by the International Student Guide, in the United States, public education is not federally managed, and every single state has its own Department of Education to set guidelines for the public schools within that state. It is also funded by the state government by tax-payer dollars. Students going through grades 1-12 do not pay tuition. However,...
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...Present the Argument Let me propose a situation. You are the mother of a beautiful 6 month old baby girl. You’re sitting at a relatively busy restaurant and have just ordered your food. Shortly after your baby begins fussing and crying because she is ready to eat. What do you do? I believe the natural thing to do is to begin to nurse your baby. Then the manager comes up to you and asks you to stop breastfeeding your baby or go somewhere else because it is making other customers uncomfortable. (Haelle) Again, what do you do? Most people support breastfeeding, saying that it is “natural and good.” However, breastfeeding in public is a completely different situation. Some are 100% on board, others are 100% opposed to the act. (McKinney) I completely support public breast feeding. It is completely within your legal rights to breastfeed in public, without covering yourself, within the United States. In fact, state laws explicitly say “a woman has a right to breastfeed in public” and “(specify) that the act of breastfeeding is not indecent exposure” (CDC). Even though breastfeeding in public is legal, for some, there is still a negative stigma around it. Some consider breast feeding in public to be indecent exposure. This is because of the double standard involving the female breast (Donovan). We live in a society in which women’s breast have been extremely sexualized through movies, television shows, and advertisements. For example, within a mall one will probably see posters...
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...Gay Marriage Introduction Gay or homosexuality is considered to be romantic or sexual attraction among behaviors among male. Gay refers to an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affection, or romantic attractions primarily to" people of the same sex; ". They do not have such kind of feelings for females. In normal marriage two people one male and one female start their lives together but in gay marriage males of same sex start living together. All over the world, homosexuals exists whether openly or hidden. In America, almost 10 percent of the population is gay. In many parts of the world such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Iran, India etc it is considered to be wrong and it is not considered good there but no one can help the feelings of any person. Whether same sex marriage should be legalized or not is more of a religious debate then a political one. Marriage is considered to be a sacred union between man and woman but in America, everyone has the right to pursuit happiness and everyone has the free will. It can have a positive and negative effect on the society depending on the type of society on which people are living in. Reduction in Marriage Benefits For many years now, same sex marriage has been the top of leading religious and secular controversies in America. It is a complex and strange topic. People have both opposing and favorable view points for gay marriages. One of the many reasons why states provides many benefits to people who get marry...
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... The Impact of Media on Youth Violence Children today do not spend as much time outside playing as compared to 25 years ago. In that time aggression rates in children have increased and here is why: Mass Media. Has anyone ever wondered what children are watching and what impact it is having on the children? Are parents aware of the types of video games their children are watching or what sites they are viewing when on the Internet? Would it be shocking to hear that children will see more than 16,000 murders and 200,000 violent acts because of mass media by the time they are 18? Aggression in children can be linked to violence in mass media, the amount of time spent on mass media, and desensitization to mass media. Children often have aggressive tendencies that can be linked back to mass media they are partaking in: movies and television shows containing violence, as well as playing video games that contain violence. Huesmnn (2007) wrote research evidence has accumulated over the past half-century that exposure to violence on television, movies, and most recently in video games increases the risk of violent behavior on the viewer’s part…the recent increase in the use of mobile phones, text messaging, e-mail, and chat rooms by our youth have opened new venues for social interaction in which aggression can occur. (The Impact of Electronic Media Violence: Scientific Theory and Research, p. S6 ) By viewing such mass media, children have exposure to the potential for aggressive...
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...Sexual Education: Who Cares And Why The range of beliefs on sex education is extremely broad and multi-sided. Religious, cultural, gender, and social factors intermix, affecting the way that these different groups believe and act. Most people take a conservative or moderate view on most points of the debate, and liberal views on other points. Very few reside at either extreme. The groups at each extreme are the ones to look at because they make it their goal to make people see their point of view, giving shape to the overall view of the subject. The amount of division near each extreme makes it very difficult to find a view with which the whole group can be happy. Christian religions divide when it comes to how the Bible should be interpreted and what is right and wrong. Within each sect of religion, cultures, genders, and classes divide as to what is right and wrong and how children should be taught. Children from each class and culture grow up in different environments, affecting what and how they learn, inside and outside of school. People in one religion can have similar beliefs as those held by someone in another religion, but the religious differences make it difficult for them to unite in support of the belief. Religion is the most notorious for associating sex with marriage. The Catholic Church stands the most firm on the idea sex should be confined to marriage. The Church says contraception blocks the presence of God in the sexual act and is therefore wrong....
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...HOW PEACE MAY PREVAIL IN MY OWN PERSPECTIVE’’ DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED BY EZEJI GODWIN IKECHUKWU FROM DEPARTMENT OF GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS IN PEACE STUDIES AND DIPLOMACY AT SIAM UNIVERSITY ON 24TH SEP. 2011 = UN PEACE DAY. Fellow citizens of the world, lets make the world a better place for you and for me, for this is and should continue to be the cardinal reason for our coming together. Society is formed when people as social animals, live in group. The person that exercises the state power is known as government. The government issues rules and laws and regulations to govern the realm as well as relationship with other nations, bilaterally and multilaterally. economic, social and religious interest are factors that affects the making of these laws, rules and regulation and its interpretation and implementation locally and internationally which often results to conflict and war hence there comes need to proffer solution for peaceful coexistence in this world we have found ourselves. Peace can be said to be an ideal freedom and happiness within all people and nations. It is a state of non-violence either voluntarily or by virtue of a system of governance that prevents warfare. Peace therefore means cessation of all sorts of hostility by all persons and nations. In certain cases, world peace has been seen and argued as unattainable because human by nature is violent hence rationally men choose to be violent. It remains also a proven fact that human being can change even...
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...Ethnicity Should racial profiling be a legitimate law-enforcement policy in some areas? Should Affirmative Action for state university enrollment be continued? Should the primary method of public school funding--property taxes in individual school districts--be amended to create more fairness in schools? Should high-school history classes and social-studies curriculum be changed to reflect diversity and multicultural perspectives? Should Christmas, Easter, and other religious observances be considered national holidays? If a university offers "African-American Studies" or "Black Studies" as courses, should it also offer "European-American Studies" or "White Studies"? How do certain television programs perpetuate racial or ethnic stereotypes? Should Columbus Day be discontinued in favor of a new post-colonial perspective? Should schools only purchase textbooks that offer revised or alternative histories of historical events? What should be done about racial disparities in the sentencing of criminals? Should the American government pay reparations and return land to Native Americans? Should hate groups have the right to distribute literature on university campuses? If research shows that certain racial or ethnic groups receive poorer medical care on average, how should this problem be corrected? Should governmental organizations have staffs that accurately reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender balance in society? Gender and Sexuality What should be done to eliminate...
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...Should Social Networking Sites Be Banned? Social Network sites are known as web-based services that allow individuals to construct a public or semi-public profile in a bounded system. One user can contact a list of other users with whom they share a connection and also view their list of connections and those made by others within the system. The nature of these connections may differ from site to site. A social network service essentially consists of a profile, the person’s social links and a variety of additional services. Most social network sites provide a means for users to interact over the internet, such as instant messaging and email. There are many dangers and problems in using these sites; however, there are also many benefits, to both the individual and society. I will explore the issues related to using social network sites; paying particular attention to the quality of communication it allows and what are the positive and negative effects of social network services? Social networking sites allow children who are scared or nervous to communicate with others to gain more confidence interacting with one another because these days many children avoid communication because they do not feel confident interacting. The social networking sites also allow people to become more familiar of the evolving world around and all the things that are going on around them because some children do not know about the latest things and what’s going on around the world. The social...
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...Sex and Sexuality: Having the Conversation with Our Children Tyra M. Robinson Professor Stacy Hurley Sociology 101 July 23, 2012 Sex and Sexuality: Having the Conversation with Our Children In many countries talking about sex is treated as taboo. (Macionis, 2009, p. 192) Parents are not talk to their children about it. They just tell them not to have it until they are married, and a child’s extent of conversation about sex is asking, “Where do babies come from?” during adolescence. But is this really enough? Is the lack of knowledge on the topic ruining the social outlook on sex and sexuality in our Society? Not talking to our children about sex and sexuality at home leaves them to learn about it from outside sources such as, school, peers and media. Through these sources they might learn how to put on a condom and birth control, sexual diseases, pregnancy and abortion. But what about their sexuality, gender, incest, homosexuality and other sexual issues like rape and molestation? As much as some of these topics may frighten us as parents to talk about with our children, the harsh reality is, they need to know. They should know that sexuality is about more than just having sex. That sexuality is a theme found almost everywhere, and it is an important part of how we think about ourselves, as well as how other think about us (Macionis, 2009, p. 192). Let them know that sex can be pleasurable, but it can also be very confusing and frightening, and this is okay...
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...not only do I strive to impart knowledge onto them, I also continuously provide limitless guidance – both from the personal and academic worlds – for all of my pupils. I know that my philosophy will constantly change and evolve as I grow as a teacher and I want to remain receptive to suggestions and open for improvement. In doing so, I set high expectations in my classroom while providing endless support, such as offering before and after school help to all children who are in need of it. Most importantly, I give my pupils the motivation and confidence that is needed for them to believe that they can succeed. In view of this, I adapted different theories for me to be used in my teachings and one of the many theories I applied is the “right to an open future” originally coined by Joel Feinberg. DISCUSSION What is this “right to an open future”? Do children have rights? If so, do they have all the rights that adults have and do they have rights that adults do not have? If they do not have rights how do we ensure that they are treated in the morally right way? Children are young human beings. Some children are very young human beings. As human beings children evidently have a certain moral status. There are things that should not be done to them for the simple reason that they are human. At the same time children are different from adult human beings and it seems reasonable to think that there are things children may not do that adults are permitted to do. In the...
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...constitutional right to a jury trial. * Court jurisdiction is determined by age. * Individuals have the right to counsel. * Individuals on trial do not have a right to a jury trial. * There is the ability to negotiate and plea bargain. * Court proceedings are public. * Purpose of procedures is to protect and treat. * Proceedings are not considered criminal. * Justice system personnel use discretion. * Court proceedings are private. * Court jurisdiction is determined by offense. * Proceedings are considered criminal. * Prosecutors and defense attorneys are key players in proceedings. Juvenile Justice System | Adult Justice System | Both | Court jurisdiction is determined by age.Court proceedings are private. | Court proceedings are public.Court jurisdiction is determined by offense. | Individuals arrested have the right to receive Miranda warnings.The purpose of the procedures is to punish the guilty.Individuals on trial have the constitutional right to a jury trial.Individuals have the right to counsel.Individuals on trial do not have a right to a jury trial.There is the ability to negotiate and plea bargain.Purpose of procedures is to protect and treat.Proceedings are not considered criminal.Justice system personnel use discretion.Proceedings are considered criminal.Prosecutors and defense attorneys are key players...
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...Reduce Student Learning The proposals by the state to consolidate several public schools on O’ahu has created no small amount of concern by parents, students, and teachers. This is probably due to the recent attempts by the state to close small public elementary schools like Pu’uhale and Likelike Elementary. Despite the state’s numerous attempts to cut short the number of school days in a week (furlough days), the state legislation has finally decided to cut short the number of schools on the island (consolidation). Their goal - which is really a short term goal - is one that involves the reduction of spending, which will save the state approximately one million dollars a year. While this may seem reasonable and understandable, the viewpoint that the state has totally dismissed is the viewpoint of enhancing these small schools and providing incentives for those schools that perform well in their test scores and achieve exemplary academic growth. There are multiple reasons for why the state should not consolidate these small schools, and the four arenas this proposal will examine to support it consists of a political reason, an economic reason, a social reason, and a cultural reason. And in examining these reasons in light of the argument to not consolidate public schools in Hawaii, people - especially parents - will be able to defend these small schools and provide solid evidence for why their child’s school should not be shut down. It is easy for one to promote consolidation without...
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