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a) What are some stereotypes that adults have about teenagers?
How do you feel when you hear adults say that all adolescents are irresponsible, unintelligent, lazy, disrespectful, and uncaring? What limitations or restrictions does this type of close-minded attitude place on you? What can you do to defeat this biased and negative attitude? b) How is prejudice acquired and developed? How can we prevent/overcome prejudice? Have you ever been blamed unjustly or been used as a scapegoat (one who takes blame for others) by a friend, parent, teacher, or coach? Describe the experience and include a description of how you felt. c) HOLOCAUST = Greek for “burnt whole” (burnt offerings); 6 million were Jews killed 1933-1945; 11 million total people were massacred What do you know about the Holocaust? Please write a 15-20 sentence answer. 1. Summarize the 9 steps of this article.
2. What apply to you? 3. What doesn’t apply to you? 4. What is the best advice? 5. What is the worst advice? 6. What is your own advice in dealing with parents (or adults) that might be unreasonable? Please write 7-10 sentences. Should children be considered the “property” of their parents?
Should children be under the authority of their parents only? Judge and analyze the following statement: “Don’t talk to my son, only I know what is best for my child”. Consider punishment, behavior, academics, etc. Please write 7-10 sentences. Quickly answer this belief quiz:
1. Should you live for others, or only for yourself? 2. The United States is the greatest country in the world. 3. What happens with your children is ONLY your business, and no one else's. 4. There is no God, no higher power cares about you. 5. Everyone should speak English 6. Men must never show weakness 7. Vanilla is better than Chocolate ice cream. Compare your answers with another student. The assignment is to LISTEN. DON’T JUDGE. Put a reply on your own post, comparing to someone else: How many questions have different answers? 1. Are we getting better or worse as a human species?
1. Is the world getting better or worse? 2. Is our country getting better or worse? 3. Are teenagers getting better or worse? 2. Consider what principles exist to judge this question. 3. Use 1 concrete detail (research) Please write a 7-10 sentences answer with examples. WYou will be reading one of Shakespeare's most frequently performed plays.
How do we relate to this story in the modern age? Why do we study this play today? Please write 7-10 sentences about 1) Which play you chose and why you picked it. 2) What you already know about your choice play and Shakespeare, and 3) Argue for or against it's modern relevancy. Google it:
What is Depression? Why do people become depressed? Can people control their depression by “looking on the bright side of things” or “working harder at being happy”? Is being “depressed” just an excuse? Why or why not? Consider the cultural, medical, and psychological effects of depression in society. Please write 15+ sentences. 1.Should you work at a job that you hate? What if you have to do it to make money?
2.Respond to someone who says “I want to quit my job, I don’t care what the consequences are.” 3.Consider: 1. How work is like school 2.Whether work is ever “fun” 3.What criteria exist for being unemployed. Please write `15-20 sentences. |
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