For example, he or she can watch specific programs only after the table is set or homework is done or they've played outside during the afternoon hours. ... Probably more than other media, television does much to help us appreciate diversity of opinion, tough jobs that other people do, cultural differences and our environment. ...
In this short story, Bambara tells of a little girl who does not think education is of such importance for her and her friends. She does not appreciate the lesson that Miss Moore is trying to teach the children and so is blind to the fact of how she can improve her social situation. ... She has grown accustomed to living in poverty and does not see the connection between education and advancement in social status. Because the children do not know any better, there's no competition to improve and each reinforces their own ignorant situation. ... When one child talks about how she does her ...
On the other hand looking at our parents" point of view, what they are actually trying to do is to advice us not to repeat our mistakes. ... For instance, if we had a detention from our English teacher for not completing our homework, we would think that it's just a minor thing unlike our parents who would make it into a big deal and give lectures because they do not want us to repeat it. ... For instance, our parents do not allow us to go to the movies late at night and we then sulk. ... They would never do anything to harm or betray or neglect us in any way which is a really difficu...
