...* A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest. – By Irish Proverb * A man's work is from sun to sun, but a mother's work is never done. – Anonymous * A mom's hug lasts long after she lets go. – Anonymous * A mother had a slender, small body, but a large heart a heart so large that everybody's grief and everybody's joy found welcome in it, and hospitable accommodation. – By Mark Twain * A mother is a mother still, The holiest thing alive. – By Samuel Taylor Coleridge * A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.- By Tenneva Jordan * A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.- By Dorothy Canfield Fisher * A mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled. – By Emily Dickinson * A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. – By Washington Irving * A mother understands what a child does not say. – Jewish proverb * A mother's heart is a patchwork of love. – Anonymous * A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking...
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...unconditionally, but once in awhile she is a walking contradiction. Mom tends to do things that cause me to throw my arms up in disbelief. She possesses some impressive qualities from her bravery and intelligence to her overpowering love. Unfortunately, she has some less than desirable qualities, especially her tedious anxiety, her questionable common sense, and her obsessive-compulsive behavior. One of my mom’s contradictions is how she can be both brave yet anxious. When she was diagnosed with cancer in 2012, my family panicked; if we lost her we would always be broken. However, Mom held us together like she always does, and we somehow made it through worry and treatments with only a few breakdowns and occasional tears. She is also braver than the rest of us when it comes to social interaction. Mom is the outgoing one in our family...
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...The Single Mom NURS 440 April 26, 2015 Deanna Radford There are a lot of assumptions out there about single parents and particularly single moms. For example, there are people who believe that most single moms choose to raise their kids solo, are unemployed, and receive government assistance. While every story is different, most don’t support these assumptions. Once largely limited to poor women and minorities, single motherhood is now becoming the new “norm”. This prevalence is due in part to the growing trend of children born outside marriage, a societal trend that was virtually unheard of decades ago. When you examine U.S. Census data, the actual single parent statistics may surprise you. Single Parents by the Numbers According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 13.7 million single parents in the United States today, and those parents are responsible for raising 22 million children. This number represents approximately 26% of children under 21 in the U. S. today. Despite negative assumptions that most single moms “selfishly” chose to raise their kids solo, the majority of individuals raising children alone started out in committed relationships and never expected to be single parents. Of all single-parent families in the U.S., single mothers make up the majority. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, out of about 12 million single parent families in 2014, more that 80% were headed by single mothers. Today...
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...My mom, Shirley Johnson is a very ambitious, independent and outspoken woman. When there is something needs or wants she will go after it and will not give up. She doesn’t dependent on anyone for anything. That is something admire, even though I’m happy married I still like to keep my independence. My mom has been outspoken. Nothing can keep her from saying what she feels. She may do it in a sweet and pleasant way, but she defiantly will get her point across. Some people can talk about how great their relationship is or was with their mom. Unfortunately, I can’t do that. I do have some wonderful times with mom then there are times that will bring you to tears but thru it all it has made me a strong, independent mother today. The Beginning My mom put my sister Lindsey first before anything else, including their own comfort and happiness (sometimes). My sister played the mom role a lot when I was young because my mom was addicted to drugs. Her habit was pretty bad from what I remember. She did her best to take us, but then there were times we were in the house alone with no food and light. She would be gone for days at a time. I didn’t understand much at that time until I saw it with my own eyes. It’s a sight I will never forget. Seeing my mom get high. After that she made the decision to drop us off at my aunts said, “I will be right back and never came back.” Bad thing about this my aunt was on drugs too. At that time, we were going to see my dad every other weekend so that...
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...Cultural Influence in Development Cultural Influences in Development Fhameka Lewis February 10, 2015 Argosy University Single Moms Single moms face a challenge within their lives. Some mothers become single through divorce and while others become single outside of wedlock. However, there is no set age for a single mom. Statics states that most females become single moms before they finish high school and is receiving some type of government assistance for help. The average single mom has either dropped out of school or working a minimum paying job. Because of the high cost of living rate it is impossible for these single moms to provide a healthy life for their children. Therefore the Department of Human Service is stepping up to the platform to help these moms seek better jobs and receive a better education. The Jefferson County Department of Human Services will be offering a variety of workshops for all single moms in the surrounding communities. The workshop is called Single Moms Taking Control, and will be on Thursday June 3, 2015 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the workshop will be to provide guidance and resources for all the single moms who which to go back to school to receive their GED or for those who which to obtain a degree in higher education. The workshops will also help the moms with resources to maintaining a healthy relationship with their family. Also throughout the workshops there will be venders there who will...
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...“Mom” John replied. “What do you want?” mom replied. “I am going to pick up Mark for the movies?” “Do you guys have to see Monsters in the Dark?” mom asked. “Yes”-replied John. “Well bye.” John yelled. John started to walk to Mark’s house. Ding-dong. “Hi Ms Ramos” John said. “Is Mark there”? “Yes he is” Ms Ramos said. “Hey Jim what are you doing here?” John replied. “I am playing call of duty with Billy.” Jim answered. “Well, be home soon” John told his brother. “Ok.” Jim replied. “Hey Mark what’s up?” John asked. “Nothing” Mark replied. “Lets go for the movie.” John replied “Can we go” ask Jim. “No!” replied Mark. It took them a long time to walk to the movies. Finally, they made it. They’re walking up the stairs. They waited on the line. It was their turn. John told the clerk “2 tickets to see Monsters in the Dark.” “Hey the tickets are gone!” the clerk yelled. “No they can’t be!” Mark replied. “Do not worry, we’ll solve this case.” Said John “Our suspects are your mom, Jim, and Billy.” Continued John. “Lets go to my house to talk to my mom,” replied Mark. They walked to mark’s house. Ding-dong. Hey mom we just need to ask you a few questions. Guys what’s this about? Well the tickets to the movie where going to see are missing. And we thought you did something. Stop I did not do any thing. John’s mom said. But Jim and Billy said they where going to take some thing. Man they did it. Bye. Hey stop oh man Jim said. They cased them but they got...
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...Daiejha Wilson 5-6-2014 Dr. Navare Teen Moms Being a teen mom is definitely not an easy task. Teen pregnancy is the number one reason why teen girls drop out of school. Many teenage girls begin to lose or forget about their dreams of ever finishing high school and going to college, and focus mainly on taking care of their babies. Without support and help from others, these girls are forced to end their education, to take care of their children. Statistics show that only about one-third of teen moms will graduate high school and a little over one percent of these mothers will receive a college degree before the age of 30. Becoming a teen mom should not stop a young woman from continuing with school. Therefore, many support systems, such as affordable childcare, support groups, public assistance, etc., should be implemented in their communities. Becoming a parent at a young age can alter a teen’s life tremendously. For most teenage mothers, school, let alone college are most likely the last things that are on their minds. They are worried about how they are going to take care and provide for their child. Many teen moms have no one to help them, they are basically on their own. Some have the desire to finish high school and attend college, but without the help and support it is almost impossible for them to do so. These mothers should be able to further their education just like the rest of their peers. However, teen moms have many factors in the way, such as not enough affordable...
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...1, In the text ”Do Helicopter Moms Do More Harm Than Good?” We follow the mother Robyn and her two sons Ethan and Brendan, apparently being part of a growing problem in the educational sector of America. The problem is these so-called Helicopter Moms that supervise their children to the extreme. doing their laundry, checking their appointments, proofreading their papers just to name a few of the things. While the boys doesn’t seem to mind their mothers watchful eagle eye, they explain that they know she’s only doing what she does because she cares. They honestly doesn’t care that their mom is being their personal secretary, which she comments on herself and remarks isn’t far from the truth. Helen Johnson, a consultor on parental relations and author on the subject also voices her opinion, stating what the mothers are doing is going to hit the kids in the back on their way to grow up. The text ends up with Robyn explaining her determination for her kids, but also that she knows that there is a point where she has to let go and let them live their own lives. 2, Outlining the attitude on over-parenting on text 1 & 2 Text 1: Robyn Lewis is very overprotective and ever watchful for her children. Her devotion towards their education seems to far exceed their own. She basically plans and forms every day of her kids life with notes, e-mails, checking their bank accounts and keeping their grades in check. Everything has to run smoothly, so of course she stays in touch...
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...My mom is my world I couldn’t ask for a better mom. She is the most important person in my life. I admire and respect my mother because she works har, so my brothers and sisters and I can have the best lifes ever. She is a supportive and caring mother. To begin with, I admire my mom because she is a hard worker. When mom is not home, she making sure we don't get in trouble. My mother also goes out of her way to take me to school even though she is desperately tired. In addition to helping out my older sister with their babies. when their working or needing a break from being a mother. My mom is a very hard working women, so my siblings and I can have a roof over are heads, clothes on back, and food on the table. Secondly, I admire that my mom is giving. When I was born my birth mother couldn’t support me and my brothers. God blessed us with a mother that provided us with food, clothes and a home. Not only did she adopt me and my brothers, she also so adopt three more other children. My mom gave us a place in her heart to call her mom. Also giving each of us unconditional love that no one else could ever give us. If wasn't for her I would probably be in group home or worst... “dead.” Thirdly, I admire my mom because she is always there when I need her. When I need help on my writing assignment in language arts, she was there. During the winter time, I would usually get sick . Their was my mom checking my temperature, giving me chicken soup, and comforting me tell me everything...
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...there. I felt like I was doing the same thing every day. So eventually I decided to not do my work. After a while the teacher decided to put me behind a small wall secluded from the class. It was a couple of weeks before I decided I did not want to go to school any more. Then my mom found out what the teacher was doing, it did not go over well. I’m pretty sure the principle was scared shit less. Needless to say I was not behind the wall any more. I can say I had good friends while I went there. One day I had a major migraine, everyone thought I was just faking it but one of my friends decided to walk me to the nurse. At the time the teacher was not in the class room, but on the way to the nurse she told us to go back. I don’t remember much after that. A couple of years later we had a new school in Wellsville. Same teachers unfortunately and the same principle, I was always told that he did not like kids. I had been late a lot due to the school being in a new area, walking there was the only choice I had. Apparently the teacher thought it would be a good idea to lock the door to the class room. So when I got there I could not get in and she would not let me in, so I went home. Then again my mom found out and the school had their hands full. If I remember right the teacher almost lost her job. The best year of my life was when I moved to Olathe and started at a new...
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...Teen pregnancy When it comes to teen pregnancy, there is no stereotype. Some teens can be persuaded into waiting. Others will have an opinion about sex and not change their minds for anyone. All teens have their own opinions about everything that they do and don't do. One teen might be the result of a teenage pregnancy and choose to wait. On the other hand, they might think that it is no big deal. Being a teen mom myself opened my eyes to many things. I got pregnant, partially out of choice - I thought that a baby would bring me and my fiancé closer together. It was mostly an accident though. There was nothing that my parents or anyone else could have said to stop me from having sex. I was engaged to the man of my dreams and gave myself to him entirely. Sometimes, the teen parents stay together, but unfortunately, as in my case, they often do not. The father of my child was just as excited and was looking forward to the birth of our son, just as much as I was. We had many plans for the future. We had already known each other for approximately four years, dated for around three years, and were engaged for a little over two years, before my baby was born. Everything was going great. Our love was only strengthened by my pregnancy. Once we found out that I was having a boy, the father was even more excited. He now lives in Nebraska, with his girlfriend of three months. He has only seen his son two times, since he was born. He was also called three times. It is so difficult...
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...My mom, Shirley Johnson is a very ambitious, independent and outspoken woman. When there is something needs or wants she will go after it and will not give up. She doesn’t dependent on anyone for anything. That is something admire, even though I’m happy married I still like to keep my independence. My mom has been outspoken. Nothing can keep her from saying what she feels. She may do it in a sweet and pleasant way, but she defiantly will get her point across. Some people can talk about how great their relationship is or was with their mom. Unfortunately, I can’t do that. I do have some wonderful times with mom then there are times that will bring you to tears but thru it all it has made me a strong, independent mother today. The Beginning My mom put my sister Lindsey first before anything else, including their own comfort and happiness (sometimes). My sister played the mom role a lot when I was young because my mom was addicted to drugs. Her habit was pretty bad from what I remember. She did her best to take us, but then there were times we were in the house alone with no food and light. She would be gone for days at a time. I didn’t understand much at that time until I saw it with my own eyes. It’s a sight I will never forget. Seeing my mom get high. After that she made the decision to drop us off at my aunts said, “I will be right back and never came back.” Bad thing about this my aunt was on drugs too. At that time, we were going to see my dad every other weekend so that...
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...Reginia Lanes Dr. Graham English 105 14 April 2013 Mr. Mom As I sat through frustration of rush hour traffic, I received a text message from my best friend who is a male. The text message read “What’s a good age to start wearing tampons?” My sarcasm immediately kicked in and I almost replied back “Whenever you think you’re ready.” However knowing this is probably another one of those sensitive subjects for him concerning his daughter, whom he has raised alone since soon after her birth, I figured I better answer seriously. I responded “Whenever she’s comfortable.” As usual he replied “Ok, Just thought I’d ask.” You see my friend is one of the many men that have challenged the stereotype that has been placed upon them of being absentee or dead beat fathers once their relationship ends with the mothers. This is proving to no longer be status quo. You see I have several male friends who are raising their children, mostly girls, alone. Thus we now have a growing number of “absentee or deadbeat” mothers in our society. According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, there is a significant rise in the number of single fathers raising kids. Specifically, the census data shows that the rise in families led by single fathers has outpaced the rise in single-mother families for the first time since 1970. Today, there is an increase of 14 percent of single-dad households. The number of single-mother households only increased by roughly 3.2 percent in the past 10 years. Gone are...
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...Teen Mom The show “Teen Mom” in my opinion has a very positive and negative balance of the show. Teen Mom is a television show which comes on the television station MTV, it is about a group of high school girls who have had babies, and they are still trying to maintain work, or even finish school. The show lets society into these girls’ lives, and shows the struggles, and also the high points of these teenage boys and girls lives, after having children. The show follows at least four to five young teenage girls, they also follow them through their entire pregnancies, and also the relationships that they have with their families. The show also shows how the relationships between the teen mom and dad may change before and after the baby. I like this show because it tells our young society that they should try and practice abstinence as long as possible, but it also sends a message out to the young teenagers about the way their lives could change with a baby. There are some teenagers who actually stay together on the show and get married, and then there are those teens that fall in the statistics category of being a single teenage mom. The show provides us with a balanced knowledge of wait could happen to us when we have a child at such a young age. The message it sends is very important, because there are a lot of teens who have children when they are young, it lets them know that they too, can become one of those teenagers who has had a child, and can finish school, find a...
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...Miss Kim’s Lesson Plans Monday 10/26/2015 2:30-2:45 Bathroom/Water/Set up Classroom for the day. 2:45-3:15 Silent reading 3:15-3:45 Homework, Practice Spelling Test, Timed reading testing. 3:45-4:10 Snack, Bathroom & Water break. 4:10-4:55 Outdoor Activity: Enforce and Explain Rules and the game of “Dodgeball” 4:55-5:00 Bathroom & Water 5:00-5:30 “Figure it out” Coloring Worksheet, “Curious Creature” Worksheet (On the back) 5:30-6:00 Free-play, Clean-up, blocks, legos, “Just Dance” and Puzzles! Tuesday 10/27/2015 2:30-2:45 Bathroom, Water, Set up Classroom for the Day. 2:45-3:15 Silent Reading. 3:15-3:45 Homework, Practice Spelling Test, Timed Reading Testing. 3:45-4:10 Snack, Bathroom, Water Break. 4:10-4:55 Art Project inside Classroom with black construction paper and chalk; Halloween Night! 4:55-5:00 Bathroom, Water. 5:00-5:30 “Our Flag” Worksheet & “After School at Jakes’s House” Worksheet. 5:30-6:00 Free-play, Clean-up, Blocks, Legos, “Just Dance” and Puzzles. Wednesday 10/28/2015 2:30-2:45 Bathroom, Water, Set up Classroom for the Day. 2:45-3:15 Silent reading 3:15-3:45 Homwork, Practice Spelling Test, Timed reading testing. 3:45-4:10 Snack, Bathroom, & Water Break. 4:10-4:55 Outdoor Activity: Kickball; Explain the rules and play! 4:55-5:00 Bathroom 5:-5:30 Science Experiement; Pepsi & Mento chemical reaction. 5:30-6:00 Bathroom, Water, Clean up, Legos, “Just Dance” and Puzzles! Thursday...
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