...Children of the New World: Acting out “The role of Algerian women in their own society has rarely been what it has seemed” (Heggoy 1). Prior to the Algerian war, women in Algerian society were under patriarchal rule and, under such rule, were expected to meet certain expectations. Among other rules and regulations, Algerian women were prohibited from being outside their home unaccompanied and were required to keep themselves heavily “veiled” at all times. They were not to question the authority of the Algerian men, especially the ones in their family. Despite these limitations, Algerian women found a place in the revolution. Although it sometimes meant defying their status quo as women in Algerian society, women used the resources and means they had to make a contribution, some small and some large, to the resistance. In Children of the New World, Assia Djebar explores the actions taken by various women in the hopes of aiding the nationals in their fight against colonization. Her “choice of female characters range from traditional housewives like Amna and Cherifa to educated, more seemingly ‘modern’ women’” like Hassiba. Such characters contribute to “ what Djebar sees as the more fundamental revolution of undoing patriarchal norms” (Channah 1). The women in Djebar’s Children of the New World make a wide range of contributions to the Algerian fight for independence. In her novel, Djebar “shows the awakening of a new nation and in people by describing the growing awareness of several...
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...Children are central to the establishment of a totalitarian society in both Huxley’s Brave New World and Orwell’s 1984. Children are corrupted by the government in both novels. They are controlled and lack freedom. These children are completely opposite from the children in today’s society. In Brave New World, no one raises children anymore and maternity is considered explicit. Children are mass-produced and raised in “Hatcheries and Conditioning Centers.” The Director describes that this center fertilizes a mother's eggs to create babies that develop in bottles using the “Bokanovsky’s Process.” The Director says, “A bokanovskified egg will bud, will proliferate, will divide. From eight to ninety-six buds, and every bud will grow into a perfectly formed embryo, and every embryo will grow into a full-sized adult…” (6). After decanting, these babies are mentally conditioned to make them joyful inhabitants of the society who enjoy the work they are assigned to. The people produced belong to either the Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Deltas, or Epsilons. The Alphas and Betas being the most intellectual, the Gammas and Deltas having no individuality and being capable of doing a single task repetitively, and the Epsilons not being able to...
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...impact of overused the tablets on children Purpose Statement The study aims to discover the physical and mental negative impacts of overusing laptop tablet on children. The paper also discusses the solutions and recommendations to the stated problem Rationale of the study Tablets have positive, as well as negative impacts and, therefore, there is a need to understand the negative impacts to mitigate them. Technology needs to be relied in moderation. With presences of current technology, there is a need to take care of children’s physical, as well as growth. Methodology This study will use quantitative method, questionnaire to collect the data. In this regard, structured questionnaires will be distributed to parent who have children aged between 2 years and 9 years of the study. The information collected will then be analyzed using quantitatively to find out the view of the parents regarding to over use of tablets and smartphones. Study group The target group for the study is the parents. In this regard, structured questionnaire will be distributed to parents who have children aged between 2 years and 9 years. For instance, I will distribute questionnaires to my sisters who are now parents and their children use tablets. I will also distribute the questionnaires to my friends and classmate, and professor as we have agreed with them. Expected goals and outcome The expected outcomes in this study are • How to monitor and control children using tablets. This involves finding...
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...THE ENVELOPED: A NEW INNOVATIVE STRATEGY OF THE STREET CHILDREN – A CASE STUDY THESIS : STREET CHILDREN TODAY FIND WAYS AND MEANS TO ASKED FOR AN ALMS BY WAY OF GIVING AN ENVELOPED TO RIDING PUBLIC /PASSENGER FOR THEM TO EARN A LIVING? THEIR PARENTS TEND TO TOLERATE THIS KIND OF ACTIVITY BECAUSE THEY ENCOURAGED BY THOSE THEY PERCEIVE AS THEIR WAY AND SOURCES OF SURVIVAL. I. Statement of the Purpose A. Demographic profile of the children (background profile of the subject 1.1. Gender; 1.2. Age; 1.3. Number of Siblings; 1.4. Order of birth of the subjects; 1.5. Marital Status of Parents 1.6. Mother and Father’s 1.7 Educational Attainment B. What behavioural characteristics are manifested by the children-subjects as observed by the parents and teachers in terms of: 4.1. Social Behaviour 4.2. Cultural Behaviour C. What policy recommendations may be proposed based on the findings of the study? D. How are these habits of the children-subject in terms of: 3.1. The total number of hours spent in the street during and after school days; and 3.2. The total number of hours spent in the street on weekends and or holidays II. Definition and scope of the enveloped begging children. III. Reasons why this enveloped begging children was tolerated by their parents; A. Common explanation : poverty B. Other explanation such as; 1. Resources 2. Traditional ideology 3. Institutional Response a. Police ...
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...The children between four and eleven Possible Negatives This might affect them if they are in an environment such as school that is predominantly filled with children in nuclear families. They might wonder what is wrong with their family; feel inadequate because they don’t understand. They only get to spend alternate weekends with their dad and half of the holidays. During these times the biological father might compensate by making them participate in some “fun” related activities, and so the children might not to get to know dad in the real sense of the word; they might even begin to see him as being more of an uncle and see their new stepfather as their real dad since they spend more time with him. Also, the children may experience fragmentation of contact with their extended family on dad’s side. Studies show that children with divorced parents run a higher risk of acting out as well Possible Positives Children might enjoy the new “bi-nuclear” family. They may be enthusiastic about gaining older siblings who may consequentially be good influences or role models. Because they are still young, they probably don’t have a lot of equipment to cart around and might enjoy having “two bedrooms” or “two houses”. Another positive is that their biological father and mother probably had some fights or they’d witnessed some tension which isn’t good for them psychologically. Mrs. Blogg Possible Negatives Because Mrs. Blogg isn’t the biological mother of the new teenage children...
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...Explain the term school readiness. The school readiness means that when children are ready to go to primary school and transition from the nursery. Children's readiness for positive transition into primary school needs to be view as an everyone’s responsibility. Parents, nursery teachers, primary schools, and local community programs working together provide the best common for children's success in school. School readiness needs to be clear in general, developmental terms so that the individuality of each child is well kept and respected. Explain how the early years practitioner supports children to prepare for school. Many young children who are developing normally nevertheless find this stage of life very difficult. For most of the children, leaving...
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...Childhood Obesity Shaleta Lathon PE 112-02 Saint Xavier University In Today’s society one in three American children are either overweight or obese, which is triple the rate it was in 1963 (American Heart Association, 2014). Childhood Obesity is not limited to the United States it is becoming more of a problem for every child all over the world. Childhood obesity is defined as having excess body fat, and being overweight means that having excess body weight from fat, muscle, bone water or a combination of these factors (CDC, 2013). A way to determine if a child is overweight is by using the body mass index chart. This chart can determine if a child is at an unhealthy weight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese (CDC, 2013). There are many health issues for those who are overweight or obese such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and more. There has been a lot of research conducted on childhood obesity from kindergarten to middle school, whether or not appetite is linked to obesity, and whether or not children should have bariatric surgery to remove the fat. Obesity is a major problem because it causes many health problems. Children that are overweight or obese are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure or high cholesterol (CDC, 2013). In a sample of obese children 70% hat at least one risk for cardiovascular disease (CDC, 2013). Children who suffer from obesity are also more likely to suffer from joint and bone problems (CDC, 2013). Being overweight...
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...a natural stage of development. After all, doesn't every society that's ever existed have some people identified as "children"? As obvious as the answer to this question may seem, variations in culture and over time are dramatic. People in modern Western societies have a widely held, unquestioned belief that children are fundamentally different from adults. We take for granted that children areóand have always beenóinnocent and entitled to nurturing and protection. However, in other cultures (for example, Japan) children are viewed as much more independent creatures who can act willfully from the earliest moments of life.1 We tend to base our Western beliefs about the nature of childhood on biological considerations. Young children are thoroughly dependent on adults for their survival. Infants cannot feed themselves or take care of themselves in any way. A 10-month-old child, left on its own, will surely die within days. A human may remain dependent on his or her parents for several decades. By contrast, other animal babies are much more self-sufficient. A newborn horse, for example, is able to gallop around when it is only a few minutes old. To us, then, laws protecting innocent and defenseless children from dangers like exploitation at work, pornography, neglect, and abuse make sense. It seems inconceivable to us that the protection of innocent children is not a fundamental value in all societies, present and past. But as you will see, childhood is not simply a biological...
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...used to think that all you have to do in news covering or news writing are to find interesting events in different places, gather facts about those events, then write about those events and submit it to your Editor in Chief. What I didn’t know is the underlying principle each media practitioner should have—STRONG MORAL PRINCIPLE. After the time I was introduced to the Journalist’s Code of Ethics and Broadcast Code of Ethics in my Journalism Principles and Practices class, my perspective about news writing broadened and extended. News writing is merely not “just writing.” It is more than that. I proved this to myself when I had the chance to listen to great media practitioners and speakers on the 12th EdukCircle Convention that was held in the University of the Philippines Diliman last August 15, 2015. The Journalist’s and Broadcast Codes of Ethics guided and secured me as I went on listening to the speakers of the 12th EdukCircle Convention. The topic really got my attention because it was about children and media (news coverage/news writing). The topic, for me really was unexpected and heart-warming at the same time. After the convention, I felt really blessed for having my mind filled with good moral principles and learnings that involve minors/children in news coverage. What left a mark in my heart and in my mind are the rights that children have as subjects in news items. In the discussion of the Rights of Children as Subjects in News Items, Article III Section 7 of the 1987...
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...exists in sports, news, movies, and games. This violence has many implications on society. The impact of this violence is different from one person to the next and from children to adults. There are many forms of violence in the media today. Violence is most prevalent on TV and in movies, video games, and the daily news from around the world. Violence can be found in sports such as boxing, mixed martial arts, hockey, and football. The news reports of murder and other forms of violence every day. News about foreign wars or news of violence in your local inner city, bet your bottom dollar you will hear something new every day. It seems like every day there is a new and violent video game coming out. Games about war and games about crime life, even games about fantasy violence are all over the market. Children are affected by violent media more so than adults. Studies have shown that on average, American children watch no less than 4 hours of TV a day. Studies have also proven that violent programming can have some very adverse effects on children. Children can become emotionally numb to violence and develop a lack of empathy for victims, as noted by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Children have been known to imitate the violence they see on TV. Some children may even learn to use violence that they see in real life situations. Sometimes all it takes is once and a kid can be effected by a violent program. Some children may be effected...
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...Grossbart, Francine. A Big City. New York, 1966. This alphabet book written and illustrated by Francine Grossbart is an exceptional book for young children. A picture book that shows 26 exciting things that can be seen in the city. For example, “Buildings.” “Cars,” and Newsstand” are all objects that can be seen in the city. These objects may be familiar to some young children whereas it may be new to others. Children, teachers, and parents will enjoy reading this book. Milne, A.A and Shepherd, Ernest. Pooh’s Touch and Feel Visit. New York: New York, 1988. This tactile book is a classic one about Winnie the Pooh. The touch and feel makes it very enjoyable for young children. When reading along with the story the reader can feel what the character is going through. Pooh’s Touch and Feel Visit is a perfectly illustrated book that goes right along with the story. This story is filled with humor and life lessons. Many young children will enjoy reading this book because it teaches them how to use their senses while reading. Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The Berenstain Bears: Old Hat, New Hat. New York: Random House Inc. 1970. This perceptual concept book is not only an entertaining book but it is also educational. Old Hat, New Hat is about how Small Bear is in search of a new hat to replace his old hat. However, the story does not turn out as one might predict. As the employees go through the trouble to help him find a new hat Small Bear ends up leaving with...
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... Internet Effect on Children Children like adults crave the latest gadgets. According to the research based on 2000 families about parents’ technology ownership by cloud security firm Westcoastcloud and posted on BBC news, 16% of children owned their own laptop while 18% had a flat-screen TV on their bedroom to use for. Having technology doesn’t mean anything by itself; the important thing is to know how children are using the technology they have in their hand. Although, most parents agreed to make their children technology owners, parents still have mixed ideas how much they control what their children are doing online because children want to do what their minds ask them to do. The survey doesn’t show any solution to the problem children face and how their parents can help them. However, I believe it is very important for parents to make sure what kind of websites are their children accessing on the internet and be able to answer what their children ask them about the internet to give the support that their children need to be safe and get the most out of their technology. Maggie Atkinson, the children commissioner for England, explains how new technology could leave children lonely and have a negative impact on their lives .She also describes when students stay for after hour school by using new technology and video games, they could alienated. These days children are claiming "too many" because they spend most...
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...approximately 1.7 million children with an incarcerated parent, and roughly one in eight children will experience having a parent imprisoned at some point in their childhood (Reckman and Rothstein). With numbers like this, it obvious that the amount of children being left without a parent is a problem in the U.S. The effects that parental incarceration have on a child can last a lifetime or cause consequences for the child that are difficult to escape. As children are the future of the U.S., studying the effects of the parental incarceration on children is extremely necessary. Having to adapt...
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...Blended families We try to create a world of structure and predictability for our children. As parents, we work hard to give our children routines, a regular schedule, consistent expectations, and plenty of love. We aim to make their lives predictable, stable, safe and secure. As they grow up, we hope that this early experience will be internalized as a kind of centeredness, and that they will be able to adapt when change comes around. In addition to providing children a safe and secure beginning, parent s need to be aware of the child’s feelings and be able to help them cope with change and stress. One in every two marriages in the United States will end up in divorce. Sixty percent of second marriages will also fail, according to statistics. Half of America is currently living in blended families. Over the past three decades, major transformations have taken place in the family world. Traditional nuclear families - mother, father and two children - are no longer the 'norm'). Nearly half of all marriages now end in divorce, and remarriages for one or both partners have more than doubled since the 1970s. Over 2.5 million children live in stepfamilies. Learning to live within a new stepfamily structure can change the living patterns, self-confidence and emotional wellbeing of all family members involved. It is especially hard on children. They have their own worlds constantly evolving around them. Kids are also dealing with peer pressure, life and social changes, and many other...
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...in America: 3 Family Structure, Life, and Involvement There is a rise in delinquency and a blatant lack of respect from the youth of today. This increase has been caused by a significant shift in the family dynamic since the 1950’s and 1960’s, today’s constantly changing society, the devaluation of morals in society, and desensitization caused by media and entertainment. As sad as it may be, this is the way things are today. When one thinks of the traditional American family they picture something like the Cleavers from Leave it to Beaver or the Cunninghams from Happy Days. The father would go to work all day and come home to dinner on the table. The mother would do her own equally important work keeping the household together daily. Children even had their duties; they would go to school, play some kind of sport, play in the neighborhood until dinner and just be kids. Let’s look at the role the father played fifty to sixty years ago. For the most part the father was the earner or breadwinner for the family. It was his job to provide for the family. He would go to work, pay the bills and be the disciplinarian in the household. It was also his job to teach the boys how to grow into men with good work ethics, morals and respect for women. The father was a role model for both boys and girls. A father would take his son fishing and...
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