Everything changed from then on, name, birthdays and most of all the identity that would get me lost in this world. The character of the name shows who you are. I was shy, quiet and scared of life and people. I needed someone who would love me and protect me during my child hood years. The reason that my adoptive family that gave me a new name, was that it was a new begging of my life, a new fresh start, and looking back I would understand what they wanted me to have that I didn’t have as a child.
But there are certain events that a majority of people go through; everyday children are born, family members are lost and addiction takes over lives. At first blush, the birth or adoption of a child is often met with overwhelming joy, excitement and fulfillment but for some it gives them the burden of anxiety and stress. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices. Bringing something to life that you carry on your body for nine months makes your love become limitless. Having a baby comes with a lot of responsibility and dedication to devoting your time to nothing else.
For most people the birth of your baby is life changing in thrilling ways, however not so much for Paul. The birth of her son Torsten led to pain staking hours of interrogations, and only a few visits to make memories of many years of his upbringing, “things remained close, and hard”. Furthermore, greater feelings have been shown for Frau Paul and the victims of the GDR
Having my son is the greatest blessing I have ever received. Nothing could give me more joy I would feel when I become a mom. From the moment he placed in my arm I knew that I put my feet in a new world. It was as if I am now in a secret world full of questions, wonders, and things that only other parents can understands. The world was not looked the same as it was before.
Because of her many talents and skills, she has often been labeled a Renaissance woman. It is for this reason, she has receives so much recognition. Her story is one filled with many trials and tribulations. As soon as she was born, her parents divorced. This paved the way for a damaging childhood and adolescent life and having to overcome struggle and hardship.
Abidemi Atanda Period 4 Tuesday, November 19,2013 Task; Critical Lens Essay English/ Ms. Harris Life is the greatest gift of all. However, life has different stages, which come along with various obstacles. In the words of Langston Hughes, “Life ain’t no crystal stair.” George Moore reaffirms that with his quote that says “The difficulty of life is the choice’. In addition to the problems we face in life, decision making is included. Contemplating on a decision is hard, but, making the decision is even harder.
For now I flashback on the things that have brought me this far in my endless journey. So many people have influenced my life in different ways. From the crazy friends that I have grown up with and now consider family to the immature boys who I thought I loved, but broke my heart, they all will have an everlasting influence on my life. In elementary school, I met Chelsea Phillips. She was my first best friend; I was so upset when she had to move.
The Erratic Concept of Childhood The theories and perceptions of when exactly childhood begins and ends has differed hugely over the centuries, with ‘inventions and reinventions’ of childhood haveing a profound effect on the lives and situation of young people all throughout history. But how and why have these theories and perceptions changed are all part of the bigger picture, with society today quickly letting childhood pass by; without its importance being realised. Before you can grasp the concept of childhood, it is vital to grasp ‘the child’, what a child is and what it means to be a child. Before I started this course ‘the child’ was a concept I clearly understood; how wrong I was. The more I studied the further I seemed to get from the answer; yet the answer is achievable.
A reflective assignment based around teaching theories learnt in TS1111 Throughout the first terms module work, there have been many new theories introduced and all of which have played a vital part in the success and development of my teaching, both professionally and personally. All of these teaching theories have given me the confidence to improve not just in a classroom situation but also in the planning and preparation of teaching. As a young teacher, who has recently just finished university the transformation from student to teacher has been a huge and sometimes daunting step. The task of being able to present information to students has caused some concern as had managing a classroom of 20 plus teenagers, therefore the confidence and new information received form this course has proved vital in the success of teaching. There have been many different theories that have helped in a classroom environment.
I fell like society has influence us in so many level, that it forces us to grow up faster than we supposed to be. We live in a society that the older generations ask so much of us, that we forgot what it means to grow. The responsibility that I feel that I am obligated to be is a caregiver to my mother. As much as I take pride of being there for her when she in need, it also influenced me to see the future sooner than a normal twenty three year young adults would. 2.