Essays on Family Page 231

In the depths of a hypothetical world, a futuristic society achieves perfection through “sameness”. In this social system, sameness is reflected in the human’s lack of choice and freedom. By eliminating differences among mankind, sameness upholds social structure, keeps order, and emphasizes the ideals of equality over individuality. This world is portrayed in Lois Lowry’s…

Chocolate, a sweet treat consumed by millions of Americans each day whether they are happy, sad, or even in celebration of a special occasion. However, one never asks how the chocolate they are consuming, came to be the final product that it is. Behind the joy that this sweet treat brings us, is the forcible…

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, one particular star stands out compared to the rest. Gene Kelly, a man who can be regarded as a creative genius that changed the way people approached film musicals. Kelly altered the way film musicals were made by taking on the responsibility of being a performer, choreographer, and a…

Why go outside and play football when you can just play fantasy football from the comfort of your sofa? This is a question that children can ask themselves in our tech-forward world. Technology is evolving constantly and at ridiculous speeds. Children are forced to grow up in a tech-savvy world with both negative and positive…

Childhood obesity is a complex issue within the United States which can lead to immediate health problems as well as future health complications. Childhood obesity is defined by the CDC as children having a BMI at or above the 95th percentile. The body mass index (BMI) is a measurement tool used to determine whether an…

From the time a child enters elementary school they begin to think about their future and what they want to be. The most common careers that small children choose are doctors, policemen, firefighters, and teachers, but those ideas and dreams tend to change over time. Our experiences in life greatly affect the decisions we make…

The first poem Balaki ko ‘Day Samtang Gasakay Ta’g Habalhabal by Adonis G. Durado is a simple poem yet the images portrayed in the poem catches the imagination of the reader. Durado used the Cebuano language beautifully. For anyone who has tried riding a habalhabal, a local form of transportation that can carry as much…

Whether people know it or not, everyone has a self-esteem, but somehave better grasps on it than others do. Most people’s self-esteemjudgments are based on what they value, their beliefs or interests,and the attitudes that they have. Therefore it isimpossible to escape the notion that someone doesn’t have a self-esteem. It is whatever they make…

Public policies are created to ensure the public’s safety and well-being. From amusement park regulations to laws on drinking and driving to more political issues, lawmakers put these policies in place for the best interests of the people. Sometimes the public does not find favor with these policies and have a different outlook of what…

I am going to be honest; I found Ways With Words by Shirley Heath a better read than I had originally anticipated. Throughout the entire book I found myself drawing connections to many of the early education theorists such as Piaget, Vygotskey and Bandura, that I learned about in undergrad. I also found myself relating…