Essays on Development Page 30

It is a symbol of freedom. Just something about being on the open road, there is soothing sensation of the engine. The feel of control. All teenagers have the similar dream of being able to get their license and having that feeling of independence. Here in America we are lucky to have the opportunity to…

Lifeguards Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Abstract Most college students in the U. S fall between the 18-21 age bracket. As is custom, the highlight of an active collegiate lifestyle is partying, where binge drinking is the highlight of the day. In retrospect, the legal drinking age still stands at 21 . Some proponents for the…

Teenage Runaways A news bulletin flashed across the television, interrupting my favorite program. A news reporter announced the case of missing teenagers who had been reported missing for the past twenty-four hours. It was later revealed that these teenagers had run away and left a note demanding more independence. Strangely, these teens were from wealthier…

The phrase “Coming of Age” can mean something different to just about anyone.  To me, it is a process when a child reaches a level of maturity that is superior to the last level.  Although most children fail to admit it, when a child is young he or she is immature and ignorant about life. …

Ever since the creation of life on earth, humans have tried to achieve one thing and one thing only: perfection. Whether it’s being the perfect hunter-gatherer or the perfect pianist, all humans aim for the sky – hoping to surpass the limits that define imperfection But what exactly is perfection? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as…

In 1925, Adolf Hitler wrote a book that would forever change not only the history of Germany, but the history of Europe. This book became the manifesto of the Holocaust and Hitler’s reasoning for everything he did while he was in power. The title of the book is Mein Kampf which in English is translated…

An adolescent’s peers can be the most influential social relationship in their life. Strong peer relationships help achieve two of an adolescents most critical tasks: finding independence from their parents and developing their own personal identities. Therefore, peer relationships are a crucial part of development. The movie “The Sandlot” accurately portrays the role of peers…

This past summer, when I was “horsing” around with my friends, I came to realize how dangerous a bebe-gun can be. I learned that I had made a big mistake by not thinking before my actions, and that is what got me into trouble. My friends and I were fooling around with a bebe-gun, shooting…

My story was Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling. This was referred to as a childrens nautical adventure story, but has entertained audiences for generations. The main character in the story was Harvey Cheyne. Harvey is the son of a millionaire and a snobbish little brat. He acts pretty big around the crew of the ship…

Did you ever look up to someone that you respect and say “I want to be like you someday” as a little kid, someone that you inspired you to do some good and to stay positive when things are bad and to never give up on you dreams some might say Obama, Gondi or Michal…