Destiny's Child

Growing up as an orphan was difficult and finding homes was too. Children who found homes were often wanted for their work or were often abused by their adoptive parents. Without the the Orphan trains, the many children would not have parents or a home. The Orphan Trains ran from 1854 to 1929 which was initiated by a social welfare reformer Charles Loring Brace. When the movement began, it was estimated that approximately 30,000 abandoned children were living on the streets of New York. Most…

problems as the child grows older and helps to implant lifelong self discipline (unicef.org). Furthermore when discipline is appropriate and consistent it improves family relations. Additionally, the way a child is disciplined shapes the kind of adult the child will become. The writer must acknowledge that discipline is a lifelong process, and should begin early in the child’s life. It must be borne in mind that the disciplinary methods used for a child at age two will not…

PSED is Personal, Social and Emotional development, it gives the child a sense of belonging and lets them express their feelings. There are four principles involved in PSED: -A unique child -Developing positive relationships -Enabling environments - Learning and development The way the child manages their emotions has prolonged consequences for further development of these areas. The setting in which I work in as a childcare practitioner is situated in Co. Kildare, it is a small community…

Growing up is a challenge that everyone has to go through. During childhood, kids learn little lessons from their parents, teachers, and siblings. During adolescence, teenagers will act like brats to get what they want. They have no regrets, and will do anything no matter the consequences. It is important to learn from your mistakes while growing up, because you become a better person in the future. Coming-of-age involves recognizing different perspectives. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a…

In today's society, children and teens often run into traumatizing experiences, resulting in the loss of innocence. In addition, some children go separate ways from their parents and are forced to thrive on their own. For Ralph and Holden, they both matured significantly, more than they should have. Both The Catcher in the Rye and Lord of the Flies emphasize the loss of innocence in the protagonists: Ralph’s society falling apart and Holden getting hit with reality. However, The Catcher in the…

best parts of human nature. This is partly a result of the care and love children demand, and their simplistic lives. Pearl, in Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, does not have a life of simplicity, as she is welcomed into the Puritan world as an “elf-child.” However, she indirectly functions as a spark, igniting better versions of those who surround her. Throughout Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, while Pearl serves as a symbol of forbidden passion and natural liberty, she also is a catalyst,…

Challenges in your life at an early age help you shape into the person you will become. It is nature, and humans have adapted to learn from obstacles at an early age. One example is from author Guadalupe Garcia McCall, in her young adult novel “Under The Mesquite.” McCall argues in her book about no matter how many obstacles life may throw at you, whether it is a sick relative, or adapting to a new culture, it is up to you to make the decisions that will shape you into the person that you will…

Origin is an integral facet of one’s identity, thus, their origin is able to disclose a great deal about their dispositional traits. Being unaware of one’s origin causes internal conflict because they aren’t aware of where they belong. In Fiela’s Child, Dalene Matthee exhibits how individuals like Benjamin, who lack knowledge about their origin are more likely to find refuge in anything or anyone that feels the most like family and adapt, completely disregarding the traits society believes they…

Innocence and confusion relate to a child’s life greatly. Young and naive little children have to figure out what’s good and what’s bad. They need to learn the basis of life as well. In Rudolfo Anaya’s, Bless Me, Ultima, the main protagonist, Antonio faces many conflicts throughout the whole novel. Antonio deals with trying to visualize a clear boundary line between sin and virtue. He witnesses many deaths throughout the book which results him to become conflicted with his beliefs. He’s a…

The years between six to fourteen is a time of important developmental advances that establish children’s sense of identity. Relationships with adults, children, friends, and family, plays a key role in building their identities. In the stories “Children of the Corn”, “Fair Trade”, “She Will Make Music Where-ever She Goes”and “Please Don’t Pass Me By” Shell’s observations of others around her leads her to imitate their lifestyle in order to develop her own identity, thus challenging the ideas…