What does it mean to be an adult? Does accountability make a person an adult? Does learning and improving on past experiences make someone an adult? Will caring for one’s self make somebody an adult? These are all small pieces to the puzzle but there is more to an adult then being a self-reliant‚ hardworking individual that pays their bills on time. In my opinion‚ you can be sixteen years old and be classified as an adult or twenty eight years old and not be an adult. Being an adult means that
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defining what the phrase “Blessed Be” means‚ it’s important to understand the root of the phrase. The word bless‚ as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary in the third example‚ means to “invoke divine care for”‚ such as “bless their hearts” or saying “bless you” after someone sneezes. The word bless comes originally from Old English blētsian which came from blōd meaning blood. This is in reference to the use of blood in the dedication of a person/thing to a sacred purpose‚ or what is referred
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nationality. As Philip Gleason stated‚ all an American had to do was focus on liberty‚ equality‚ and republicanism. There are duties a person undertakes that makes he or she American. To be an American means having patriotism‚ freedom‚ and being an industrious worker in all aspects of life. An American
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Patriotism. What does that word mean? Well‚ by definition it means the quality of being patriotic‚ or showing vigorous support for one’s country. How does one show patriotism though? Well‚ during the Revolutionary War‚ the best way to show patriotism was by joining the army or militia and fighting for our country’s freedom. Many people wanted to be free of the harsh governing grip of Great Britain rule. We were taxed without representation‚ and were forced to allow them to come into our homes. We
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Marines represent what it means to be a perfect warrior and a gentleman. In the 1800’s battles were fought with what is now known as rules of war. A Marine Corps General of a modern army in those days wanted to be seen as a gentleman and therefore demanded the respect that a gentleman would receive both on and off the battlefield. In order to receive that respect‚ it was said that a battle should be fought humanly or as a gentleman. Though in most armies only officers were considered gentlemen
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billions of people one just wants to fit in. This is especially true for a young person. What young person does not want to be considered normal? What does being normal truly look like? Furthermore‚ how is it defined in certain places? What is considered to be normal at home and school?To be considered normal does one have to have a Mom and Dad and siblings and a dog. What about at school? Does being normal mean one is a good student who has lots of friends who share the same interests.What happens
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Being an adult Being an adult means taking responsibility. There is no specific time or chronological age when you become an adult. It does not depend on age‚ but it happens with self-realization and becoming mature. For some‚ adulthood may be starting universities or starting a new family‚ or beginning new jobs‚ or just simply going through life’s trials and tribulations. When you are an adult‚ you create an identity for yourself. You no longer rely on others. Adults can think and act independently
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What it means to be American People in the United States differ greatly in beliefs‚ physical appearances‚ and heritage; yet we all call ourselves Americans. We feel prouder than ever to say "I am American‚" raising American flags‚ wearing symbolic shirts‚ and showing true patriotism. But what really makes us American? What is the common factor that unites us? Is it our pride in our country? Our culture and style? Or maybe it is our liberties granted to us by the constitution? America spans three
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You know the word "friendship" in English means what? In each of these letters contain meaning to create a beautiful friendship. Let’s discover! “F”Fun: Is that so much of fun and friends will bring you in this life. “R”Respect: Always respect each friendships. First on mutual respect and understanding that you respect their jhi also the respect you are yourself. “I”Interest: What happiness if you are interested friends. Inquire cordial words‚ the lines short mail‚ full of the letters or just a phone
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lost their true value. There is a teacher named Mrs. A‚ she does not do any of her work. She is never at school; her grades are never in on time‚ and there is always a substitute in her class room. Her students have not learned anything since school started‚ and it is certainly driving my teacher crazy. My teacher is always covering for her but gets in trouble for no reason. Teachers like Mrs. A have lost the knowledge of what it means to be a teacher. They take it for granted; teaching children
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