I Am Malala

When becoming an adult you acquire a new sense of responsibility, to not only take care of yourself and your needs but to look after the next generation. When a child is brought into the world their mind is a blank slate, experiences and the people surrounding them construct their character. Parental figures, or lack thereof can severely impact a child’s character, social skills, emotional and mental health. In the words of phycological storyboard writer Akira Yamaoka, “Mother is God in the eyes of a child.” Adults should not have the authority to tell adolescence how to conduct themselves because they could possibly be a negative influence on the child’s character. Not all adults are equipped with the experiences needed to raise a child. Patience is an important skills needed when handling children, overriding impulsive reactions is a feat very few people can accomplish. Adults can be a negative influence on the child’s view of the world. Children are naturally
“I Am Malala” by Malala Yousefsai is her memoir regarding her life in Pakistan and her experiences with the Taliban, an Islamic extremist group. The Taliban made life for girls in Swat Valley very difficult. The text says, “The women would not be attacked if they went to the market, but the Taliban would shout at them and threaten them until they stayed at home. One Talib could intimidate a whole village.” The text says, “He [Fazlullah] began speaking against school administrators and congratulating girls by name who left school. Malala’s father, Ziauddin Yousafzai continued to teach Malala even when the Taliban banned girls from going to school. “ ‘Why don’t they wants girls to go to school?’ I asked my father. ‘They are scared of the pen.’ he replied.” He wanted her to rise against the Taliban’s ignorance and become more than what the Taliban thought she could