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    victory for the Wellington Academy Knights. It had been a tough game, my muscles were sore with exhaustion, but burning for more domination. I was startled when Bash stiffened and his tone became serious and quiet while he said, “I need a favor from you. You have to promise me that...if for some reason...I can’t be here for Juliette...you have to promise that you’ll take care of her, for me. It’s just...you’re the only guy I trust with my little sister. She’s still a kid. I need you to always be…

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    My Friend Flicka

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    The short story of “My Friend Flicka” by Mary O’Hara wrote about the ten year old boy named Ken who struggled to pass a grade. His parents believed if he had a horse, it will help develop his responsibility skills. In the short story ken was described as to his family that “Kennie’s was a shock to the whole family” (495). His family found out he had failed his examination. Ken’s mother, Nell, decided that Ken is allowed to have a horse. In the scene of My Friend Flicka where he went downstairs…

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    I think parents are hesitant to talk about sexutality because they feel like there is no need to and if they bring it up it might just confuse their child. Many parents feel that if their kids are ready to talk about it, they would be the ones to bring it up. According to Our Sexuality by Crooks and Baur, “You might be quite surprised by how open your parents are to your interest. The tell-the children-when-they-ask parenting approach is common” (Crooks/Baur, 2014, 5). The problem with that is…

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    Growing up in a family with immigrant parents was not easy. Watching my parents freeze up every time a police officer pulled up next to them was anything but pleasurable. It was an anxiety felt by the whole family not just my parents. My parents, brother, and I endured many of these times throughout the years I’ve been growing up. Even though these were unfortunate moments, we all learned positive things from them. We learned to value education and family because they are the essential things…

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    Dealing With Parents

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    As my final student choice book, I chose Dealing with difficult parents: And with parents in difficult situations. This book was recommended from my mentor to help deal with the parents she sees on a daily basis. This book also builds off of the first book I chose to write about. She thought it would be wise to read this one since I enjoyed the first book she recommended. This book is a guide to help you deal with parents in the most difficult situations. I currently work at a Title I school…

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    Growing up throughout elementary school, I always knew my parents would eventually get a divorce. I had always known my parents were going to get a divorce. When the day came at the beginning of sixth grade, my parents sat me down and told me that they were getting a divorce. At the time, I didn’t really know what to expect, but I didn’t let it bother me. Going throughout middle school and high school, having divorced parents disrupted my plans, gave me 2 homes, and I went down a path that I…

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    Four Styles Of Parenting

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    Being a parent may be one of the most difficult things anyone will experience in their lives. Every family is structured by the parenting styles that were used to make that family grow. There are many parenting styles any parent can follow. Parenting styles are as diverse as the parents themselves. There are four different styles of parenting Indulgent, Authoritarian, Authoritative, and Uninvolved parenting. Each parenting style has a level of responsiveness and demandingness that can be used.…

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    event. I wouldn’t be the type of athlete I am today if I didn’t have parents pushing me to be my very best. There are some parents who just let their children struggle, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. Most of the time parents are the worst judges of their child’s ability in sports. They’re children everyday with social problems or suffering from pain inside that their parents cause. I know there are some kids suffering from parents who push them hard and they don’t know how to cope with…

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    Donation Ever had a toy your parents made you share with your sibling? You probably did not like the fact that you could not have it to yourself. Angie however has always been different. She grew up taking care of her family. She lost everything in 2005 due to hurricane Katrina and never pitied herself.She even gave away her kidney to her brother by choice. She spent two and a half years with her mother in a hospital because she needed round-the-clock care. She worked with my father for many…

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    dictatorial is when parents are strict to their children. They impose rules on their children and force them to abide by the rules. If the child does not comply with the rules, the parent will discipline them or withdraw their affection. This makes the child afraid to talk to their parents, some studies also show that the kids are more likely to abuse drugs (Ritter, 2005). Secondly, Uninvolved or unconcerned parenting is described as parents who abandon their children. These parents…

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