Alternatively, Moria Eastman says the meaning of family is, "whatever the family means by family is what the family is. ... Alternatives to marriage have become some what more diverse and acceptable to society than that of a century ago. ... The increase in alternatives to marriage signifies how times have changed in contemporary family relationships. ... Contributing factors include a later school leaving age and the increased prevalence of de facto relationships. ... There are many alternatives to marriage in society today. ...

• Word Count: 1079
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He was enrolled at the beginning of the school year by his mother, who presented her son's birth certificate, immunizations, and other records from the former elementary school that her child had attended. ... The mother and her attorney commended the school for protecting her young son. ... Possible/Alternative Solutions: There were several alternative choices for the principal to consider. ... Luckily, she didn't come to school to remove her child from the classroom. ... School Policy: In this case, the school policy stated that a child is never to leave the school grounds wi...

• Word Count: 1240
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The non-fiction story, The Other Wes Moore told by Wes Moore himself is a gripping alternative narrative. ... One day Wes (2) decided to skip school with his friends and have a cookout at his house. ... Wes (1) says, "My mother decided soon after our move to the Bronx that I was not going to public school She knew the public schools in the area Just as the street corners of the Bronx had changed, so had the public schools" (47). Wes' (1) mother had gone to public school in New York but it wasn't the same as it was back then. ... The school she had sent Wes instead of public...

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• Grade Level: High School

If a child goes to school and see another child say bye to its two moms then child would ask question and it might become normal and adapt to hearing sarah say I have two moms and no dad. ... The alternative I suggest is for the states do what best for society children and put them somewhere good where they can be loved and to also get the states to revote on this issue because these laws were made in the 70's when homosexuals was in the closet and not opened like it is today. ...

• Word Count: 486
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• Grade Level: High School

Myra lives in a small apartment located close to school and across form the infamous McArthur Park in the Pico Union area of Los Angeles, she lives with her mother and father whom are not seen in the film and one of which is killed (her father). ... Myra is at the point in her life where her world extends beyond the home to the school as evident by her participation in the student council, recognition from her parents, teachers and peers is important to her as is being proficient in her school work. The attitudes and opinions of others become important as she begins to expand her understandin...

• Word Count: 981
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• Grade Level: Graduate

A major goal - which consists of many minor goals- that I wish to accomplish by June 2004 is to target a series of universities that appeal to my desired field in business as well as a series of safety schools. In doubt that I will actually graduate college, I want to still attend the best school possible for my interest in sales and marketing. ... Already, much planning has gone into this; I continue to strive for that "academic challenge" for straight A's, take part in countless school and community happenings, and spend numerous hours in attempt to innovate today's technology. ...

• Word Count: 994
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• Grade Level: High School

He did extremely well in school and was elected president and co-valedictorian of his graduating class. After high school he received a tuition scholarship to attend the prestigious Harvard University. ... Pennington and after graduation they moved to England where John art at Oxford's Ruskin School of Drawing and fine art. ... Rabbit run was about a young man that finds himself in a lot of complications and instead of facing up and trying to solve these complications he find running the better alternative. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

This begins to affect Lucy immensely in school and questions begin to arise about Sam's ability to care for Lucy and a custody case is brought to court. ... Sam still obtained his job at Starbucks, and when he couldn't take care of Lucy he found alternatives such as his close friend/neighbour, Annie. ... In school Lucy chooses to not allow her mind to explore any further than her fathers mind can in order for her father to not look "stupid". ... Lucy is bullied in school because of her father being a "retard" in other children's views which affects her social...

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The statement my dad made had given them an alternative had an realized that seventeen was the age of rebellion, and I watched how my dad's good intentions had an doing the right thing, which was to be in the house by 9pm, they now considered not coming home at all. ... For instance, my older brother would often tell us what was happening at school, what girls they liked, what new friends they made, which of their friends were good guys and which of their friends were bad guys. ...

• Word Count: 934
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• Grade Level: High School

For many parents, realizing that their child spends more hours a week watching television than attending school, playing with other children, or in any other activity except sleep is enough to raise concern. ... While never using the television, as an electronic baby sitter may be impractical for some families, an alternative suggestion is to collect videotapes that are appropriate for their children's developmental level and use these as necessary. ...

• Word Count: 976
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate