Writing as Inquiry GET OUT AND PLAY Get out and play. American children are lazier today than ever‚ and prefer sitting on the couch while grubbing fast food over being physically active. According to the US government‚ nearly 1 in every 5 kids is obese and1 in every 10 kids is depressed. Obesity is becoming a pandemic and could very well contribute to the psychological issues facing America’s youth. Most kids today are so fascinated by technology they become very attached. So attached‚
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When I was around six years old‚ one of my favorite places to go with my father was McDonalds. Those perfectly bronzed golden arches‚ the ultimate American icon‚ stood out no matter what part of the city road you were driving on. Then‚ the closer and closer you got to heaven‚ it hit you like a Russian freight train…..that smell‚ that wonderful‚ mind blowing‚ slap me in the face nectar that could only come from two places; mother’s kitchen and McDonalds. Of course this love affair all started in
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produce a child‚ then why are sterile couples allowed to marry?‚ and why does the arguer call gays and lesbians ‘unfit parents’ when no credible study has ever found that to be true? A study done by: “The AAP‚ American Academy of Pediatrics‚ shows that children raised in homes with two parents of the same-sex develop just as normally as their peers”. Also‚ research done by: “Nanette Gartrell (a professor of psychiatry at the University of
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Merri Marshall Professor Josh Fleming English 101 April 6‚ 2009 Selfishness The thought of not being able to have had the chance to know my siblings‚ good friends‚ or friendly people in our local town really makes the subject of abortion seem really simple to address. I don’t believe that there is any subject more black and white as abortion. The company we keep and those we grow up with really shape us into who we are today. The taking of a life is just a simple act of selfishness. I have three
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The Skinner Model of Discipline Skinner’s Key Ideas 1. Behavior is shaped by its consequences‚ by what happens to the individual immediately afterward. 2. Systematic use of reinforcement (rewards) can shape students’ behavior in desired directions. 3. Behavior becomes weaker if not followed by reinforcement. 4. Behavior is also weakened by punishment. 5. In the early stages of learning‚ constant reinforcement produces the best result. 6. Once learning has reached the desired
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their children often‚ brought to the United States for a better chance at life. Furthermore‚ this piece will illustrate the issues illegal immigrants face along with a new policy‚ which has the potential to change lives for illegal immigrants with productive intentions. In June 2012‚ President Barrack Obama announced a new policy‚ which could delay illegal immigrants from experiencing deportation. The new policy is aimed at those who illegally came to this country as children‚ and
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Military Discipline In the military‚ discipline is harsh. Military discipline is the body of laws and procedures governing members of the armed forces. Soldiers can be disciplined for perjury of oath‚ abuse of authority‚ bribery‚ intimidation‚ misuse of assets‚ failure to supervise‚ dereliction of duty‚ conduct unbecoming‚ and refusal to refusal to obey a lawful order. They can also be punished for regular crimes but may be punished greater due to their being expected to follow rules. A picture
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Preventive and Support Discipline Preventive Discipline is important in the classroom because it is an effective way to prevent from having to give a consequence to a student or students. Most teacher do not want to give some form of consequence to their student or students‚ but it may be necessary. Support Discipline is useful because it helps the student refocus on what they are supposed to be doing. Some students just need a little reminder to stay on task‚ and Support Discipline techniques help keep
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also estimated that 160‚000 kids miss school everyday‚ just to avoid being bullied (MBNBD). “ The school bullying statistics show that schools nowadays could no longer be a safe haven for our children. Sadly‚ schools have become a hunting ground for bullies and as long as they can freely lurk around‚ children will never be safe”( Aeshka). Think about how many kids are being home schooled and x that by 10‚ just so they can avoid bullying . Since bullying became a big problem in schools‚ schools
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Self-discipline is the ability to make oneself do things that should be done. It is the correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement. Acceptance‚ willpower‚ hard work‚ diligence‚ and persistence all come together to make self discipline. Self discipline is one of the more important attributes a person can master. Acceptance simply means that you see life as it should be seen and knowingly acknowledge what you see. Without acceptance you get either ignorance or denial. “Identify
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