Here are a few of my reasons for going to college: gain communications skills, became a good role model, gain independence, and gain psychological benefits. ... College is also a good experience for those who would like to gain some independence. During elementary, middle and high school, everyone depends on either their parents or legal guardians, and sometimes teachers. However, when we attend college, we must show some kind of independence because we are responsible for acts. ... These are fears that we have to fight and overcome to gain some kind of independence in our lives. ...

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She benefited from having many female mentors, whether they were strong and independent widows in her family or the nuns of her school. ... Her independence begins to shine through as she pulls away from her husband, and begins to build her own "social credit". ... Edna's venture into ocean at night after the Ratignolle's party seems to be a high point in her search for independence. ... She is now "awakening" to her independence and female capabilities, aside from cleaning and cooking. ... It shows her "awakening" to her unique femininity and independence. ...

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I remember not wanting to return to school in the fall or wanting to play my favorite sports. ... The death of my mother set the precedent of my consequent independence. ... The money I collected from these after-school jobs went toward school fees, lunch money and clothing for school. The middle school I attend was Chute Middle School where I was captain of the basketball team. ... After high school I did not attend college and began working at GM with my dad. ...

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Since values are important for the children's life, family and school should become an origin of unlimited values. ... In our century, people have placed a strong value on individualism, competition, independence, self-development, and self-satisfaction. ... Since minority families are extended families, they value highly relationships among relatives and they develop high levels of interaction and closeness (Journal of Marriage and the Family, 2000). ... The parents are more democratic in child rearing and they emphasize values such as courage, independence, and self-confidence in both ...

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If she is to become a doctor and wants to finish High School a year early, Shantell must learn to respectively disagree with others. ... Two questions now linger in Shantell's mind, one is "Will I finish school and become a doctor?" ... Traditionally, a woman finishes school, goes on to college, gets married and then becomes pregnant. ... At first, she handles the situation poorly, but she gains the strength to continue and finish High School. ... Shantell new found independence and maturity was evident by the end of the movie. ...

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Weavers that could produce the best designs enjoyed high praise from her community. ... There were high regards to all female doctors and herbalists. ... Only a few women were able become successful in market trading and gain independence. ... Women in Inca Society Girls went to special schools where they learned to weave. ... The Incas supported polygamy because of the high death rate for infant males. ...

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Because of this longevity, these people have more opportunity to explore and learn more about themselves, finish college or graduate school or even just travel and experience life. ... There is no longer the rush to find a mate right out of high school. The likelihood of marrying your high school sweetheart or meeting your perfect partner in your early twenties is rare. Younger generations are enjoying their independence and freedom for as long as possible, sometimes even into their thirties or forties, before settling down. ...

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During the thirty-year civil war, both my parents served their time to fight for their country's independence. ... The ones that were pressured to go to school were the ones that were considered more potentially based. ... Even though my mother left school to join the war, her mother's teachings were still bestowed in her. ... Due to this strong belief, women led movements such as the Suffrage Act, fighting for equality, independence, voting rights, to name a few. ... An American women successfully plays roles such as construction worker, plumber, bus driver, pilot, and even take...

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• Grade Level: High School

The middle birth position identified with social able characteristics, thoughtfulness, responsibility, ambition, and independence. ... Independence, ambition, socialablity, dominance, responsibility, thoughtfulness, and intelligence were all associated with the only-child position. ... The occupations included; firefighter, musician, photographer, actor, journalist, accountant social worker, artist, police officer, clergy, veterinarian, author, engineer, politician, high school teacher, airline pilot, dentist, architect, lawyer, college professional, physician, and astronaut. The participant...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Ian is a teacher at a local high school, his ethnic background is not clear. ... Toula was not well accepted by other students in her school, because of her ethnic background. It wasn't until about the age of thirty that Toula began to assert her independence from her strong willed father. ... In terms developed by Koerner and Fitzpatrick, the Portokalos family is high in both conversation orientation and conformity orientation (http://www.oup-usa.org/sc/nowplaying/greek.html). ...

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It wasn't until high school that Janice's cultural identity changed. During her elementary and junior high years, Janice saw drugs and gangs infesting the streets of her neighborhood. ... She recalls her African American studies in 10th grade, a private school, opening her eyes to the oppression and guilt that her grandfather had gone through. ... Janice states that the most important values in her culture are family, spirituality, independence, service and respect. ...

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I thought for sure no one out there existed until I entered my first year of junior high school. ... She was all dressed up in our school uniform with her skirt neatly creased showing no wrinkles what so ever. ... A few would have to be her good nature, strong will, determination, but most of all her independence. ... She always had very high self esteem and has never thought any less of herself if someone says different. ... Lately, I and the Kat haven't had the chance to talk to each other because of our hectic school schedules. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Some people thought I was going to get pregnant while I was attending high school since my mother first child was when she was 16. ... " or "You look exactly like your father. " I was raised old school therefore I considered myself to be in both high power distance and low distance. ... I do however know that Mexico got his independence from Spain, but before that Mexico was founded of Tenochtitlan by Aztec civilization. ... This all changed when I started high school of my sophomore year. ... When I got to become a senior in high school I noticed that it did not matter how I dress or talk, ...

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A sense of independence existed as I was a very young child. ... My entire high school career was spent performing for crowds. ... I really enjoyed letting myself be known in high school. ... My sister went away for school many years ago. ... We talk about school, cars, music and girls. ...

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Divorce can adversely affect a child, from their behavior, school, employment, relationships, and future marriage. ... They may worry about which parent they will live with and, who will pick them up from school. ... Boys tend to deal with their emotions more externally, such as fighting or acting out in school. ... Traditionally, young adults are still dependent on their parents to assist them in making the transition to independence. ... Another interesting finding was that anyone from a family with high parental conflict, whether divorced or not, perceived their own relationship as a hi...

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Young women were encouraged to be married and to start having families soon after graduating from high school. If a young lady did decide to attend college, they weren't expected to earn a degree; college was simply a middle-point between high school and marriage. ... A "second wave of feminism " had started and women began to seek independence. ...

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Personal adjustment includes self-control, leadership, responsibility, independence, achievement orientation, aggressiveness, and gender-role orientation. ... Some school age children understand what divorce is and some may not know. ... There is evidence that children and adolescents with an internal locus of control and high level of interpersonal reasoning adjust more easily to their parents" divorce. ... Ongoing high levels of conflict, whether in intact or divorced homes, produce lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and a loss of self-control. ... "Shinn reports that financial hardshi...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Compared to women in other nations of the classical world, the women of Rome "had comparative stature, independence and a value recognized by their society" (Cross). ... Most children during this time did not attend school because it was quite an expense for the family to endure. Typically, only the males of the family were sent to school. ... Wealthy Romans sometimes employed an educated slave, or pedagogue, to tutor their children (Schools). ... Because the infant mortality rate was high, women were given legal rewards for successful childbearing (The Roman Empire). ...

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My grandmother did not speak a word of English until starting public school. ... Public school opened up the children to new worlds of American and English culture, language, literature and history. ... My father, when studying about the Great Depression in school, asked his mother when she felt its onset. ... Zelda was forced to abandon any ideas of an academic education and dropped out of high school in the tenth grade. ... My maternal grandmother, Rivkah, served as a combatant during the 1948 Israeli War for Independence in the elite Palmach force. ...

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Many struggled with being forced to give up their job as they did not want to give up their new found freedom, independence and sense of self worth outside the home. ... Exportation of goods was at all all time high and there was an explosion in consumer spending. ... Many youth quit school and went to work. ... Children experienced a difference in their school day as well. ... Those who didn't drop out of school were taught about the war. ...

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The government has yet to increase the minimum wage to make it into a living wage, to accommodate the high price of housing, food, and raising children. ... For if the girls had strong family they would be able to stand up to harassment in school form male peers and faculty. ... In creating a more egalitarian family, women have more freedom, and greater independence. ...

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However there is much research on the subject and methods have evolved to teach the child how to live with independence. ... Rigid - the high standards of the organised, often perfectionist, parents are applied to the child, who may become a disappointment to them. ... Children with autism do need structure and family carers need exceptionally high levels of patience. ...

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We believe that everyone has equal opportunity to go to school, find a good job, marry and live happily every after. ... Americans value achievement, personal success, and independence. ... Some of the social issues that concern Indians are the promotion of democracy, freedom from discrimination, independence of thought, and rights of women and children. ... Although not as focused solely on achievement as Euro-Americans, Vietnamese do have high hopes in scholastic and business arenas. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

After he had graduated from high school, Ezra began working at a restaurant called Scarlotti's. ... Once again, while Pearl tried to craft a strong beautiful man she failed to provide Ezra with the independence he would need to survive. ...

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While these figures are high, the divorce rate appears to be dropping. ... These children also tend to show problems in school and with developing friendships. ... This in turn can affect the conduct of a child while in school. ... A reason for the violent or disruptive behavior could be a reflection of how his/her parents act towards each other in the moment of conflict and high emotions toward each other. ...

• Word Count: 2872
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• Grade Level: High School