During the 19th and 20th centuries that a new conceptualization of childhood and how children ought to behave emerged in both popular culture and the medical world. A model child embodied the ideals necessary for the new industrial economy; self-regulated behavior and orderly social relations. Childhood became the critical period for learning restraint and developing a proper social identity in order to grow up to be a successful adult. This prevailing characterization of a good child generated its opposite: the troublesome child (Strohl, M., 2011). Due to this change in view on how children should behave, it has led the way juveniles conduct themselves in recent times; which leads to the following quote from Okunola Matthias Olufemi Dada Ojo, At this point, it is imperative to ask the question: who are Juveniles?
Exposing children to a broad set of experiences is paramount with regard to their development on into adulthood to become productive members of society. The focus of a child's development and how they will react to any given mindset is extremely important. It is even more important than any dogma based on fear and insecurity whether that is rooted in religion, societal norms or cultural assignments. If parents allow thier children to remain metaphorical prisoners, they will grow up to continue that destructive cycle. Flexibility is the key to molding children and if we give the ancient philosophers their due, they too, can give modern day civilization a hint as to the appropriate level of teachings and experiences that we as parents, caregivers, and teachers give to our
Children of immigrant workers assimilating into the public school system, have a better opportunity to improve their education and marketable skill-sets for the future. It is this belief that with the ability to become better educated that the children will assimilate into better paying careers thus becoming taxpaying citizens off-setting the costs of services provided to lesser educated immigrants (Griswold, 2012). Incarceration/ Criminal Justice Concerns Incarceration of illegal immigrants has been challenging to law enforcement both from the need for more officers to provide security at our nation’s borders as well as the fiscal costs to incarcerate illegal immigrants. States with a dramatic rise in crimes committed by illegal immigrants have had to build add additional police officers as well as build and staff prison systems. The increase in crimes has also been costly to the taxpayers both on the federal and state level.
It can be argued that a certain amount of conformity is required in order to be an active member of society. Source D makes that point, stating that “you cannot have a democratic- indeed, civilized- community life unless people have learned to participate in a disciplined way as a part of a group.” However, gaining the skills to behave in a group setting is not synonymous with the loss of individuality. In fact, individuality is a key part of living life beyond high school. The bell schedule in source B is a good example of how conformity can hinder the personal growth of students in public schools. Students attending the high school begin their day, every day, at exactly 8:16 am and are expected to attend “Period 1, Period 2, Period 3… etc.” until they end their day at 3:01.
In his book, Democracy and Education, John Dewey; the father of experimental education, describes how high school education requires a curriculum acknowledging social responsibilities, like participating in a democracy. Dewey’s vision is one in which education ultimately produces socially responsible citizens that are actively capable of functioning in society. Currently, in the 21st century, American high schools are actively attempting to prepare students to be active, responsible, and productive members of a democratic society. Today, American high schools do several different things to show a student what it means to fulfill their social obligation of participating in a democracy. When one thinks of democracy, one thing pops into their head almost immediately – voting.
John Holt writes in his essay “School Is Bad for Children,” explains “We need to get kids out of the school buildings, give them a chance to learn about the world at first hand.” (Holt, pg.67.) I agree, freedom for students to learn is what educators need to start doing. Instead of sitting there and listening to the gibberish that the teacher is trying to explain, students can learn by doing and being more hands on. Holt adds, “Students, perhaps in groups, perhaps independently, will go to libraries, museums, exhibits, court rooms, legislatures, radio and TV stations, meetings, businesses, and laboratories to learn about their world and society at first hand.” (Holt, pg. 67) If education was taught this way, then when students do venture out into the real world to find work or continue on higher education they are more prepared to face them head
(DL03) PSY 230 Research Paper: Current social issues in America Richard Recupero J Sargent Reynolds C.C. INTRODUCTION “ELECTRONIC BABYSITTERS” We are going to review the effects of a child’s cognitive, emotional, moral and physical development in today’s technological society. My research and thoughts include topics of excessive television viewing, texting, iPads, mobile televisions in cars and video games and how they are affecting our children. Included is some information about how violence in media also affects development. How do we aid in the development of children and are the roads we are traveling the wrong roads?
Will children be educated enough to understand when making self-serving, society-serving or morally-based decisions, or is today’s educational criteria a form of brainwashing to help our current government stay in power? “Conflict theorists argue that the real purpose of the public school system is to reproduce and maintain the existing class structure in our society.” (123) In several sections of the book, I disagreed with the notion that education best serves society; I believe it should be the other way
We have age limits and restriction on many things, but why does are education system expect these young kids to make the right choices, ask for help and develop good study habits on their own. Our education system needs a new approach to resolve these issues. Teachers and parents need to be held responsible, for how well these kids do in school. We need come up with a new plan so these students aren’t left lost and helpless. Flunking students can be used as a positive tool by our education system.
It is also a place where everybody learns to share, and bond birthing that often accompany lifetime. This is why I think in two reasons that I agree whit year round school, one of them; students tend to forget a lot during the summer and on the other hand, decrease in child-care expenses. In the first place, we have students tend to forget a lot during the summer. This is a big time when they have nothing to do. Most of them keep in the house watching TV, playing video game and computer all the time.