tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75638562027091948452024-02-19T23:48:20.642-08:00Jess's BlogJess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563856202709194845.post-85038708142697891172014-04-24T14:51:00.001-07:002014-04-24T14:51:48.902-07:00Event # 2<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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The second Youth Development event I participated in this semester was Rhode Island College's Accepted Students Day. This was for all students who were accepted to the school for the Fall of 2014. At this event students are able to take a tour of the campus and also learn about some of the majors that RIC offers. </div>
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A few of my classmates and I were able to represent Youth Development and answer any questions about this major. I talked to many students and their families while at this event. While most students already had an idea of what they wanted to come to RIC for, all were very interested in hearing what Youth Development was all about. I also talked to one student who wasn't quite sure what she wanted to do just yet. She seemed very interested in the program and took one of the pamphlets we were handing out. </div>
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One of the coolest parts of the day was when a student came up to our Ydev table and inquired about the program. He told us that he was very interested in working with youth and is already a sports coach for young children. He was very passionate about what he is doing and was pleasantly surprised when he learned that he could turn his passion into a career. </div>
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It was really cool to see the amount of students interested in Youth Development. There are already so many young people working in the youth development field, but they don't really realize it. It really demonstrates that there was a need for this major. I am so glad that I am a part of it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563856202709194845.post-27991308323824050862014-03-31T20:37:00.000-07:002014-03-31T20:37:05.056-07:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
TED TALK: The Next Greatest Generation? </h2>
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Listening to the TED talk online was very inspiring. The first talk was by Natalie Warne, whose story I found amazing. At only 18 years old she led a movement and fought to save child soldiers in Uganda being captured by Joseph Kony. </div>
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It was so refreshing to see a young person making a huge difference in the world. Too often we hear about how young people can't make logical decisions, or are not capable of doing the same things as adults. This is just not true, and Natalie provided the perfect example of this. Youth are the future and I believe that they should grow up understanding how influential they can be in society. This story also is a wonderful example of how anyone, young or old, can accomplish the impossible if they just put their best foot forward. </div>
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This story story has even inspired me. Sometimes when you're chasing your dreams, you come across road blocks. This, however, does not mean you should give up. Natalie faced many road blocks on her journey. If she had given up, the bill to stop Joseph Kony may not have been passed. One person giving up can, in turn, affect hundreds or thousands of other people. It is so important for youth to understand that they<i> are</i> important and they <i>do</i> matter and that they can indeed change the world. After all, they are the future generation. </div>
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The second event I attended this semester was the Rhode Island College open house for students interested in attending the college next year. Youth Development is a fairly new major, so it was our first year being a part of this event. I was able to sit at the Youth Development table and talk to people about this major. Since it is so new, most people do not know what it is all about. At our table we were able to explain exactly what Youth Development is. I think this was an awesome opportunity to advertise and get people talking about this major. </div>
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I really liked being a part of this event. We are the first students in this major so it's really cool to be able to play a role in developing the program and getting more people involved. Unfortunately, by the time that I arrived at the table the open house was starting to slow down so I was not able to talk to a lot of people. For next year, I think it's best to have students go at the beginning that way everyone has a chance to talk to at least one person. I think it was great that we had a few people behind the table. It's cool to have each student give their perspective on the major and talk about what they are doing with youth development. Some of us want to work in an early intervention setting while some, like myself, want to work in a hospital setting. It's great for prospective students to hear about all the different things that can be done with youth development. Having the students in the major sit behind the table was perfect. </div>
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This major seems to be really taking off without much advertising. I am excited to see where it will go once more people start to become aware of the program!</div>
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Jess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563856202709194845.post-81196642956256106922013-11-20T18:34:00.001-08:002013-11-20T18:34:24.295-08:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Corinne McKamey's article, <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxtY2thbWV5c3R1ZmZ8Z3g6NGYxMmY3MTQzYzA2ODI4Zg">Uncovering, and managing unconscious ways of 'looking'</a>, talks about her research on educational care. In this article, the author talks about her struggle to put her own thoughts and emotions aside and simply be a researcher. However, this was hard because of the assumptions she held as person who grew up in a white, middle-class society.<br />
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I found this article really interesting because McKamey's ideas about caring were similar to my own. I think of a caring teacher as one who gets to know you on a personal level, not just as another student in the class. When I picture a "caring teacher" I often think of somebody very patient, with a warm smiling and always willing to help. This, however, is not exactly the way that all cultures understand the idea of teacher care. McKamey says that in a Black community, <i>"caring may be viewed as a practice of community building and interdependent reliance"</i>. This is very different from my idea of teacher care and it seems as though I would have had the same struggles understanding this difference. When you grow up in a community where there is not much diversity, it is hard to understand that not everyone thinks the same way as you do.<br />
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I think the points made in this article are very important to be aware of, especially when working with youth and their families. While growing up my favorite teachers in school were usually the ones that took the time to get to know more about me and tried to build a positive relationship with me. I still remember my favorite teacher, even though it has been years since I have had her. She was my fifth grade teacher. She was everybody's favorite teacher in elementary school. She took the time to really learn about her students and she understood how each student learned best. Every morning when we would get to class we had to write in our journals. It could be about anything we wanted to talk about and the next day we would get them back with the teacher's response. This was my idea of teacher caring. For some students or youth of different cultures, this could be meaningless.<br />
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McKamey said it best when she stated that "<i>the stories people tell about caring reflect and reveal assumptions that they have about the way the world works</i>". I think in order to be a positive youth worker that can empower today's youth, you have to understand that everyone has different views of the world. It may be hard to relate to these views, but I think that understanding and acknowledging that they exist is the key. Everyone has a different story; that's what makes the world go 'round.Jess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563856202709194845.post-88175277692252797252013-11-14T17:27:00.000-08:002013-11-14T17:27:10.812-08:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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As stated by Lareau (2009), "<i>For these parents, exposure and choice are linked. The more varied a child's experiences, the more he or she will be compelled to evaluate "options,"deciding which activities to pursue, which to abandon, and why."</i></div>
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They believe that by doing it this way, their kids learn to make choices on their own and learn to use their voices to "speak up" about what they do and do not like. They also learn to negotiate with adults. Many middle class parents explain to their children the reasons behind their parenting. For example, "You can't jump on the bed because you may fall and get hurt". </div>
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<i>"Because their parents did not view life as a series of "teachable moments" ripe for developing their children's reasoning abilities, working-class and poor children were not subjected to the constant indirect manipulation we observed in middle-class families"</i> (Lareau 2009). </div>
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When I took Educational Psychology at RIC, I learned that it is good to expose children to many different activities so that they can learn what they like and do not like. I think that this article is very relevant to all the theories of Youth Development. We have talked in class about they way that society views children. They are often seen as incapable, when in fact are full of knowledge and ideas. I, personally, like the idea of letting children be more independent and having them make their own choices. As long as there is adult guidance, I see this as a great way for children to learn and grow.<br />
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On October 17th, I attended a community mentor meeting at Central Falls High School. These meetings take place once a month and give mentors an opportunity to learn new skills while working with Youth.<br />
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This meeting had five other mentors from the Central Falls community. Each of these mentors work directly with youth in a variety of different settings. A few concentrated on theater and drama, while others focused on music and art. This meeting lasted for an hour and a half. During this time we all got the opportunity to get to know each other and to make connections. We also did three different "hands on" activities where we learned different techniques for working with youth. Each activity was lead by a different mentor and we would debrief after it was completed.<br />
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One of my favorite activities was an improv one where we had to partner up with someone and learn how to focus on each other and work together in order to reach a common goal. It almost acted as a great ice breaker to get everyone comfortable with one another.<br />
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I really enjoyed attending this meeting. It was great to get a chance to know other people who are working and experienced in the Youth Development field and to see their different techniques. Everyone in the meeting came from different backgrounds, but we were all able to learn from each other. This meeting truly solidified for me that you never really stop learning. Even the most experienced mentors were able to take something out of this event.Jess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563856202709194845.post-74003826822348003642013-10-23T18:51:00.000-07:002013-10-24T17:19:20.187-07:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Context Mapping is a way in which we understand the different identities that make up a person. A context map maps the behaviors that one encounters on a weekly, or monthly basis.<br />
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In this chapter, Mitch asked Julian to list, on a piece of paper, all the spaces that come into play in his daily life. He also asks Julian to name what all those spaces or people expect of him. Lastly, Mitch asked Julian to pay close attention to how he feels when he is in those different spaces.<br />
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I think that I am somewhere between Moratorium and Achieved Identity. I have a sense of what I want to do with my life and where I want to end up, but I am also still open to exploring other areas. Right now I am still not sure where life will lead me or where I will end up. And sometimes there is something exciting about that.Jess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563856202709194845.post-14038194588739100472013-10-16T19:16:00.000-07:002013-10-16T19:16:04.049-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today there are so many issues arising that involve youth. I think it is important for young people to speak about and get involved in making decisions on the issues that involve them. We've talked in class about how adults often see youth as lazy, trouble makers. Many assume that young people are not capable of making their own decisions. I do not think that this is the case at all. This negative stereotype may be the reason many young people do not get involved. I believe that youth <b style="font-style: italic;">should </b>be informed and involved. </div>
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I think that youth can get their voices heard by getting involved. It could even start in school by getting them involved in projects out in the community. As youth workers, it is our job to empower youth. By letting them speak out and listening to their ideas, this can be accomplished. Social media plays a large role in today's society and is often how young people allow themselves to be heard. <a href="http://youthvoices.adobe.com/essentials/our-approach">Adobe Youth</a> is a program designed to help youth be heard by using the media in a way that is going to make an impact. This program is all about getting youth involved, starting with their own education. They believe youth should have an active role in their learning processes. In my opinion, the first place that youth can be heard is in school. </div>
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This topic reminded me of Malala, the inspiring young girl from Pakistan who was shot in the head for fighting for her own education. She did not want to be held back and stood up for herself and women around the world. This is a prime example of youth "talking back" and making their voices heard. By speaking up, Malala has already started creating change for women's rights and she is only 16. </div>
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Jess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563856202709194845.post-46002145507068547272013-10-03T18:41:00.003-07:002013-10-03T18:41:30.635-07:00
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Critical Youth Development and Risk, Resiliency and Prevention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some programs may focus on one or two,
however, Youth In Action made me think of all three of these ideologies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This program encourages positive youth
development because students are encouraged to be themselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are empowered and encouraged to
speak their minds and be whoever they want to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that this can be an approach to risk, resiliency and
prevention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teaching youth to be
themselves and be comfortable with who they are is in a way, prevention to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They may be less likely to
turn to drugs or violence if they have self-esteem. </div>
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Youth in the Youth in Action program are also taught that they can make a difference in the
community and the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
learn to work with adults as a team to make a change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Adults and youth are considered equals or partners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This leans towards the critical youth
development ideology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I loved reading this article because it gave me a different
perspective on the importance of family/community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never grew up in a
struggling community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was always
encouraged to try my best in school and my teachers and guidance counselors
believed in me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also grew up
with a very supportive family that helped me along the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t imagine where I would be today
if I didn’t have that support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This reading really opened my eyes to how helpful these youth
development programs can be for students who did not grow up with a supportive
family, or community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can
literally change lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think
that it is so important to have a support system, whether it is family, friends
or a program like Youth In Action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our society values education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a student does not have a place where they can go for
support, or to grow as a person, it makes it almost impossible for them to
reach their full potential. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that developing programs like Youth in Action are
now more important than ever.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XM0JB9OOx4">Youth in Action Website</a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Youth Development Ideology <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></h2>
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In class on Friday, we had a long group discussion about the
three different ways to view youth development.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is the Risk, Resiliency and Prevention theory, the
positive youth development theory and the critical youth development
theory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All three of these
theories are relevant today in Youth Development.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Different programs believe in and focus on different
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Risk, Resiliency and Prevention</b></span> is all about decreasing
rates of violence, teen pregnancy and drugs for example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The belief behind this type of youth
development is that teen’s brains are not completely developed yet, so they
make bad decisions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a Youth Development professional’s job to work with youth and talk openly about these
issues to prevent them from occurring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I think that this approach is very relevant today as teen pregnancy,
drug use and violence is on the rise. </div>
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The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Critical Youth Development</b></span> belief is about adults and
youth working together to become successful members in the community and the
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This approach is also about
learning to work together with other youth to better themselves and others
around them.</div>
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In the group I worked with in class, we all really believed
in the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Positive Youth Development</b></span> approach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This approach focuses on building the strengths of youth and empowering them by providing a safe environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Programs that
follow the Positive Youth Development approach should help youth feel more comfortable
in their own skin and help them reach self-actualization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that this approach could really
be connected to the Risk, Resiliency and Prevention theory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Establishing a positive identity, a
strong support system and positive peer influence could eliminate some negative
behaviors such as drug use and violence towards others.</div>
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As Nina stated, we blog in order to voice our opinions and allow anyone, anywhere in the world to see. <br />
Technology is so relevant today and blogging is a great way for people to learn from each other. I believe that the best learning happens in a group where people are connected. We are constantly connected to those around us because of cell phones, laptops and tablets that blogging just makes sense!<br />
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I think that blogging is also a great tool to use in schools, with youth, for many different reasons. First, it is a great way to get students connected to other students from different schools or different states. It allows them to visualize the world outside of their city or town. <br />
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I think blogging is also a great way to get students more comfortable with technology. Like with many things, the more you use it, the better you become! Blogging can also play a large role in enhancing the writing skills of students. By blogging, they are getting experience with different types of writing. They are also reading which can play a large role in learning writing techniques. They can learn from one another by reading and commenting on their classmates blogs. <br />
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This blog is my first blog. At first, I was very apprehensive about the idea of blogging, but I have come to really enjoy it. I love seeing what other students think about particular readings or topics. It's a great way to view everyone's thoughts and insights, even those who are on the shy side!<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Technology Today</span></b></h2>
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The article, Digital Natives,
Digital Immigrants, by Marc Prensky was one that I really related to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think what the author is saying makes
a lot of sense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today’s young
children are growing up in a world much different than those of their teachers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are being raised in a world where
technology is so prevalent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most
of the young kids today can’t even remember a time when they weren’t using
technology of some sort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so
natural to them; it’s second nature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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This is even true for my
generation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I did grow up
for a short period without computers and cell phones, I am completely dependent
on technology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was 12 my
family got our first computer with the Internet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I still entertained myself by playing sports and
playing outside more often than turning to technology. </div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This
article reminded me of an experience I had while volunteering in a first grade
classroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The teacher was asking
the students if anyone knew what the word, “edit” meant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One student raised his hand and replied,
“Yes, that’s when you are writing a text message and you make a mistake so you
press the edit button to go back and fix it.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was only six years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With kids thinking this way, it only makes sense to somehow
incorporate what they know and what they can relate to in these lessons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that this will make it easier
for them to understand and also will be more entertaining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that when something sparks my
interest, it is 100 times easier for me to remember it later on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prensky mentions in the article that it
is hard for teachers to relate to students when many of them did not grow up in
this age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This reminds me of my
own parents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess they could be
considered “digital immigrants”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While they have gotten much more comfortable with technology, it is
still does not come easy to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They would much rather do things the “old fashioned way” and sometimes
have a hard time understanding the benefits of using a computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They did not grow up with advanced
technology, so it is not always easy for them to relate to me in this way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it can also be a source of
frustration to them, which I think is true to many people their age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I do believe that as a new generation
of teachers is hired, learning is going to change drastically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will eventually have a society where
everyone has grown up with technology which will in turn have a tremendous
effect on the way that students learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It will be very interesting to see. </div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NLlGopyXT_g">Technology </a></div>
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<b>Child Labor Article</b></h2>
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In the article,
Child Labor and the Social Construction of Childhood, the author, Gwen Sharp
argues that the idea of a typical childhood is viewed much differently today than
it was before World War II. </div>
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The expectations
for children today are much different, however, some still believe that there
is room for work during the childhood years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today there are many laws that protect children from working
under a certain age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, in
the early 1900s, childhood was viewed much differently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children often worked long hours in
unsafe conditions to help their families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This often resulted in the children missing school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this day, this would be considered
outrageous; however, there are certain jobs that our society considers to be
“acceptable” for a child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
the regulations have changed, the debate on the amount of child labor deemed
appropriate will continue. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">It's really amazing to look back at how I grew up and how these children
grew up. There really is no comparison.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never had to worry about the economic well being of my
family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was the age of
these children, I was playing outside with my friends with not a worry in the
world. I did not get my first job until I was 16 years old and when I
did, I only worked a few hours a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My job growing up was to do well in school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t imagine not being able to “choose” what I wanted to
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My parents always encouraged
me to follow <i>my</i> dreams and they worked hard so that I was able to do that. </span><br />
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<!--EndFragment-->Jess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563856202709194845.post-60800397392750364202013-09-08T17:35:00.000-07:002013-09-08T17:35:04.617-07:00My name is Jess Perry and I'm currently a Youth Development major in my last year at Rhode Island College. This is my fifth year at RIC. I studied Early Childhood Education/Special Education for the first three years until I made the switch to Youth Development. I love working with children, especially those with special needs. I am a lifeguard/swim instructor at my town pool and have instructed many young children in my six years there.<br />
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I know that the Youth Development track is the right path for me and I'm excited to see where it will take me after I have graduated from Rhode Island College. I hope to be able to inspire and better the lives of both the children and families I will work with throughout my career. Jess Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701194108813649272noreply@blogger.com0