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Because of America's economic deficit, Republican Representatives are proposing to cut Planned Parenting. Planned Parenthood is a for profit organization that offers teens or young adults free women's health check up, birth control, abortion, and std testing. Currently the United States is in debt $1.5 trillion. Republicans propose that cutting Planned Parenthood will help our debt. However, Planned Parenthood's total annual budget is $1billion. Another reason Planned Parenthood may possibly be cut is because of their abortion rate. Abortion is a very controversial issue today. According to the article, in 2009 more than 800 Planned Parenthoods formed more than 332,278 abortions.
In my opinion, I think it is wrong to cut Planned Parenthood. Government officials says their main reason of cutting is because of money, but I think its because they offer abortion and "advocate teenage sex."I feel that if Planned Parenthood were to be no longer, I think teen birth rates would rise again. Many of young girls and boys use this organization and I really think it is beneficial in today's health.
How do you feel about Planned Parenthood being cut? Do you think the government is trying to cut it for the right reason? What do you think will happen if Planned Parenthood were to be no longer?
-Mary Kate
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Parent's Struggle With Child's iPad Addiction
Article from New York Times
Last week we talked about parenting. Parenting, to me is interesting to talk about. Parent's want to be described or viewed as "good" (above average) parents. Or at least I know I want to be an "awesome" mom someday. However, what does it mean to be a good mom? How do we define or characterize a good parent from a bad parent. Is there a defenitive line or is it more abstract?
We all have different views, "moral compasses", religious backgrounds, personalities, etc. that will define how each of us parent differently or what we view as acceptable/unacceptable parenting. I have conflicting views about the parenting style or lack there of in this article. The mother is struggling with her 6 yr. olds addiction to the ipad. To me the parent is the one that allowed the child to get "addicted" in the first place. It was probably used as a bribe to get the child to behave or quiet the child while mom or dad was having a conversation, out to dinner, etc. The mom says that the child wants the ipad whenever there is any down time during the day but thats not always what he gets. She said that his behavior is uncharacteristic of him when she tells him its time to put it down. And that he uses the ipad to play educational games. I've also seen/heard stories like this with video game consoles I think that the mother is contributing to the problem and possibly enabling that child further by allowing him to use the ipad IF HIS BEHAVIOR WORSENS when she takes it away. I would not allow my child to continue to use the ipad if he/she threw a tantrum everytime they were told it was time to put it up. I believe that his problem can be fixed and won't have an long term negative effects but I don't think it's the child's fault that he is "addicted" to an ipad.
On the other hand, the child is using the ipad for educational games that help develop creative thinking (especially in a 6 year old), story telling skills, and other cognitive skills. I think that using new technology to help advace a child's development is good however, only in moderation. So I am conflicted that the mom is using the ipad to calm the child down and that it has gotten to a level where the child acts uncharacteristically with it being taken away. However, when it is being used, its used in an appropriate way much like watching educational tv.
What is your opinion or view on this article or what I have said?
- Nicole A.
Last week we talked about parenting. Parenting, to me is interesting to talk about. Parent's want to be described or viewed as "good" (above average) parents. Or at least I know I want to be an "awesome" mom someday. However, what does it mean to be a good mom? How do we define or characterize a good parent from a bad parent. Is there a defenitive line or is it more abstract?
We all have different views, "moral compasses", religious backgrounds, personalities, etc. that will define how each of us parent differently or what we view as acceptable/unacceptable parenting. I have conflicting views about the parenting style or lack there of in this article. The mother is struggling with her 6 yr. olds addiction to the ipad. To me the parent is the one that allowed the child to get "addicted" in the first place. It was probably used as a bribe to get the child to behave or quiet the child while mom or dad was having a conversation, out to dinner, etc. The mom says that the child wants the ipad whenever there is any down time during the day but thats not always what he gets. She said that his behavior is uncharacteristic of him when she tells him its time to put it down. And that he uses the ipad to play educational games. I've also seen/heard stories like this with video game consoles I think that the mother is contributing to the problem and possibly enabling that child further by allowing him to use the ipad IF HIS BEHAVIOR WORSENS when she takes it away. I would not allow my child to continue to use the ipad if he/she threw a tantrum everytime they were told it was time to put it up. I believe that his problem can be fixed and won't have an long term negative effects but I don't think it's the child's fault that he is "addicted" to an ipad.
On the other hand, the child is using the ipad for educational games that help develop creative thinking (especially in a 6 year old), story telling skills, and other cognitive skills. I think that using new technology to help advace a child's development is good however, only in moderation. So I am conflicted that the mom is using the ipad to calm the child down and that it has gotten to a level where the child acts uncharacteristically with it being taken away. However, when it is being used, its used in an appropriate way much like watching educational tv.
What is your opinion or view on this article or what I have said?
- Nicole A.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
"Good" Parenting
Since class this morning, I have had many debates in my thoughts as to what makes good parenting. When doing the activity I picked my answers based on what I would do if I were a parent. After hearing other classmates' arguments as to why they chose the answers they did, I was left questioning my answers. This article discusses ten parenting practices that lead to the best predictable outcomes. None of them necessarily contradict my personal beliefs, but they are "best possible scenario" guidelines a lot more than actual realistic ideals. It also made me sad because many of them may be unattainable for a teen mother. They are getting enough backlash from society for the fact that they are teen mothers, they don't need scientific articles also saying the best they can do is not good enough. Numbers 3, 6, and 8 especially struck me as extra hard for teen mothers to obtain. Have you been thinking about what makes good parenting since class? What are your reactions to the activity when reflecting on it? Which, if any, of these strike you as hard for yourself or teen parents?
-Megan A.
-Megan A.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Depression and Teenage Pregnancy
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Throughout the semester we have been discussing the issues that surround teenage pregnancy: economic status, environment, education, etc. I found this article very interesting because it discusses how teens mental state also have an impact on the chances of them becoming teen parents. In the study that was conducted researchers found that teen parenthood did not increase the chances of depression in teen mothers, nor did it exacerbate the depression of the mother if she was already suffering. The study actually showed that teens that were more likely to become teen mothers often already experienced depression prior to becoming pregnant. So, depression is also a factor in teen pregnancy as the other factors that we have discussed in class.
I like that this study also addressed teen fathers. Even though there isn't as much information concerning the fathers, the researchers found that the fathers also experienced high levels of anxiety. They also found that fathers that were exposed to abuse as children were more likely to suffer from depression.
I think that the issue of teenage depression should be discussed more. Addressing the depression in teens could possibly be another preventative measure in teen pregnancy.
- -Jalissa
Throughout the semester we have been discussing the issues that surround teenage pregnancy: economic status, environment, education, etc. I found this article very interesting because it discusses how teens mental state also have an impact on the chances of them becoming teen parents. In the study that was conducted researchers found that teen parenthood did not increase the chances of depression in teen mothers, nor did it exacerbate the depression of the mother if she was already suffering. The study actually showed that teens that were more likely to become teen mothers often already experienced depression prior to becoming pregnant. So, depression is also a factor in teen pregnancy as the other factors that we have discussed in class.
I like that this study also addressed teen fathers. Even though there isn't as much information concerning the fathers, the researchers found that the fathers also experienced high levels of anxiety. They also found that fathers that were exposed to abuse as children were more likely to suffer from depression.
I think that the issue of teenage depression should be discussed more. Addressing the depression in teens could possibly be another preventative measure in teen pregnancy.
- -Jalissa
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