The children we work with today in our early years settings are unlikely to have the same kind of memories like we have. The increased volume of traffic and media-fuelled fear of abduction have understandably made many parents afraid of allowing their children to play away from close adult supervision. Television, video games and computer games also have a much bigger role in children’s lives than was the case for previous generations. Even though many may disagree, sports does benefit children. Coaches have become the leading moral instructors in America today.
In today’s society everyone is competing against each other especially secondary students. We are continuously worry about others getting better score than oneself. Competition amongst peers could lead to a result of becoming a perfectionist. People who constantly strive to be perfect are the one who suffers the most. Not only would it damage their health, it could also increase the risk of being imperfect.
We all know how tough school is especially when you’re bullied. However it is harder on Philip when he is always being picked on even by the good kids in the school. Despite the fact that Philip has a twin brother who has the looks, the brains, and the body. Philip is continuously compared to others and picked on by everyone because of his
One of the keystones of his era in Arsenal has been to make it an environment where the youngsters can be themselves and develop steadily over time. The only demand is that they work hard in training and give their best shot when they are given the chance. In “Me Talk Pretty One Day” from 2005, David Sedaris takes the reader to the opposite environment. The male protagonist is in a foreign country, trying to learn a foreign language and he is a bit intimidated by the other students, as he does not think he is as good as them. That however ends up being the least of his concerns when the teacher walks in.
They can surprise you and even outshine you. They surpass expectations and face stereotypical challenges daily. And although many stereotypes perceive them to “Retarded, Dangerous, Seizures, Speechless and Incapable of Love” they are everything but these things. On a daily basis these children overcome bullying and discrimination against their physical characteristics. They truly are amazing, loving, and intelligent; I know this from experience as I watch my younger brother grow up and deal with the stereotypes as well as prove them wrong.
There are countless examples of the negative effects that occur. On the opposite side of the argument there are also studies done that prove that the participation in these sports are positive. With all things considered, they are still children. These coaches and parents need to learn to balance and control the amount of pressure and intensity that is placed on the young athletes to promote the right type of atmosphere and prevent injuries and all other negative effects. In today’s world, sports are a dominating and common figure.
Forcing something on someone that will cause harm and distress to him or her is immoral. Think about the consequences before you push harder and harder to make your child a professional at such a young age. Estimates are that one-third of high school athletes will sustain an injury during a sports season serious enough to result in time lost from participation. (Weaver) Preventing overuse injuries are very easy to do and taking precautions can help in causing injuries in your child or team member. Intense training and the pressure from others to win and do the best seem to be the motivation of many young athletes.
Alexie and Wiesel both in their essay hint that they write to changing minds of the readers and help them realize what life is about. In Alexie’s essay he uses emotions that he felt when his peers at school use to fear him because he was smarter than them and loved by teachers. He expresses his feelings to the readers by writing “A smart Indian is a dangerous person, widely feared and ridiculed by Indians and non-Indians alike. I fought with my classmates on a daily basis. They wanted me to stay quiet when the non-indians teacher asked for answers, for volunteers, for help” (65).
Although, what students wear often becomes the soul identity and determine what groups they will or will not be accepted to. As a result many teens and children become antisocial, branded, the bud of everyone jokes. This can lead to many symptoms like depression, inability to concentrate on schoolwork, or the feeling of inferiority. The implementing of school uniform puts everybody as a whole on an equal level because no attire is more stylish or extravagant than another. School Uniforms would save time for both the parents and student who would have to wear it.
Summary The article is about positive reinforcement and how it used in almost every aspect of life from the classroom to the work place. Often teachers and educators think that positive reinforcement is just bribery to get kids to do what they already know they are supposed to do. While other teachers and educators say that negative reinforcement is used too much in the classrooms and that positive reinforcement is needed in the classroom as well. Positive reinforcement is use in the adult world so why not bring it to the classroom as well. When children are young teachers use sticker that say “great job,” “excellent,” or “way to go”, the teachers also use gold star stickers for good behavior.