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- 3071: Influence Of Television And Ra
- ... with the use of the radio. Politically, the radio made it possible for the people to be informed about government policies directly. Radio was "born" in the twenties, and "died" in the forties. Because the depression made listening the only amusement people could afford, the thirties were radio's finest years. Later, in the fifties television was making a breakthrough. By 1961, 88% of the United States' households had two sets ... on our lives. But the main question is: have they been a good influence or a bad influence? People watch television to find out what is happening in the world and to entertain themselves. A great number of American's have abandoned many things for television. Newspapers are an example of that. But crime shows and sitcoms along with porno trash are rampant. As we sit in front of the set ...
- 3072: Teen Suicide
- ... formation of a new family with step-parents and step-siblings, or moving to a new community can be very unsettling and can encourage self-doubts. In some cases, suicide appears to be a "solution." Depression and suicidal feelings are treatable mental disorders. The child needs to have his or her illness recognized and diagnosed, and appropriate treatment plans developed. When parents arent sure whether their child has a serious problem, a psychiatric examination can be very helpful. Many of the symptoms of suicidal feelings are similar to those of depression. Parents should be aware of the following signs of adolescents who may try to kill themselves. Child and adolescent psychiatrists recommend that if one or more of these signs occurs, parents need to talk to ... But no sense can be made. All questions. No answers. Just the cold, haunting specter of senseless death. Psychological studies have discovered a number of links to teen suicide. It comes as no surprise that depression and hopelessness typically top the list. Alcoholism and drug abuse are prevalent among kids who attempt suicide. A history of sexual abuse can also contribute to a teen's choice to die. However, one ...
- 3073: Personal Commentary on the Drug Problem
- ... A number of people start to experiment with drugs out of curiosity, for the thrill, as an expression of rebellion, or because their friends do it. On the other hand, others use drugs to escape depression, or other personal problems. But regardless of why drug use began, large numbers of people continue the practice because they become dependent on a drug. A document from the Department of Health and Human Services ... since the 1970s and 1980s when drug use was at its peak level. The use of drugs has declined in the percentage of eighth, tenth, and twelfth graders who believed there was a great risk in trying drugs. But in 1994, the use of drugs increased and the Department of Health and Human Services stepped up to try to help our parents protect their children from the resurgence of ...
- 3074: Catcher In The Rye: Holden A Victim of Society
- ... to detect horrifying flaws in the society in which he lives. Holden's severe judgment upon others prevents him from affectionate kinship outside the family. The lack of devotion draws Holden into a state of depression over the great abundance of "phonies" in the world. Holden even sacrifices his respect for his older brother to his animosity of the "phonies". "...before he went out to Hollywood and prostituted himself." (p. 80) The focus of ...
- 3075: Christmas Day
- ... they did this so that they would not upset me. The presents from relatives were arriving and I felt as if I was on top of the world. Seeing my mom and dad smiling was great which made everyone stay up late. They sent me off to bed around 10:00pm hoping I will fall asleep and see my gifts from Santa in the morning. I know I was a good ... to see my new toys and games the day morning arrived. Christmas Day was the usual I received a huge amount of gifts from Santa, which I enjoyed but my mom was not filled with great joy. Today was the day we go into Brooklyn, NY to see my father's parents. When we arrived, I was greeted by all but; I felt a huge pain from deep within my heart ... how everything was going. He was on the telephone for a while but that always happened during family occasions. As the day ended we packed up our things and headed for home. It was a great feeling to be loved on this day by all and I thanked everybody a million times for all the wonderful gifts that I received. As I walked into the house I wished everybody a ...
- 3076: Suicide In Our Society
- ... options, it does not take them away their rights, just keeps them from doing somethng they might regret. In the vast majority of cases a suicide attemptor would choose differently if they were not in great distress and were able to evaluate their options objectively. (http://www.paranoia.com/%7Ereal/suicide/) Suicide should be taken very seriously and should no longer be a topic shunned by our society. It should be ... be no stopping them. Suicide has to be detected early, and treated early. There is hope for the future, scientists are constantly discovering new things about how the brain works, and new medication to treat depression, and other mental illnesses. Slowly but surely people are beginning to talk about the ever-feared word suicide. But there is still so much that can be done by society. People must be educated on ...
- 3077: Euthanasia: The Right to Die
- ... terrible pain caused by a terminal illness. Even suicide is starting to be accepted. About half the public think a "moral right" to suicide exists if a person has an incurable disease or is suffering great pain with no hope of recovering(Colasnto, 1991, p. 63). About half of those with living parents think their mothers and fathers would want medical treatment stopped if they were suffering a great deal of pain in a terminal disease or if they became totally dependant on a family member, and forty percent of their parents would want medical treatment stopped if daily activities became a burden(Colasnto ... somebody. If a doctor's duty is to ease the pain of his patients, then why should this exclude the possibility of letting them die? If a patient has a terminal illness and is in great pain and the patient thinks they would rather die now than continue living the with the pain, the doctor should be allowed to help. What about a person who is in a vegetative state ...
- 3078: Victorian Literature
- " The Victorian literature (1832-1901)" Victoria became queen of Great Britain in 1837. Her reign, the longest in English history, lasted until 1901. This period is called the Victorian Age. During the Victorian Age, great economic, social, and political changes occurred in Britain. The British Empire reached its height and covered about a quarter of the world's land. Industry and trade expanded rapidly, and railways and canals crisscrossed the country. Science and technology made great advances. The size of the middle class grew enormously. By the 1850's, more and more people were getting an education. In addition, the government introduced democratic reforms, such as the right to vote ...
- 3079: The Work of John Collier
- ... turmoil. This relationship is in question due to the old man asking the younger man how his wife enjoys her new setting. When the old man says "I thought you and Mrs . Gaskell were very great friends of Captain Felton." (Touch of Nutmeg 30). This has the young man thinking about his wife and her little trips. The young husband does not really know except that she is always leaving to ... University" is a story that is once again based on the diverging relationship between the young and old. The father and son have different points of view on attending the university. The father knows how great of an experience the university is but feels that it can be surpassed for it is not as important to him as sacrificing his own luxuries. The son on the other hand just wants the ... as his father did. If the father did not speak of the university so highly then maybe the son would not feel as bad by not attending but since the father did basically overdue how great of an experience it was. Therefore the father teaches the son the game of poker instead of sending him to the university for schooling which is what the boy intended to do with his ...
- 3080: Suicide in Las Vega
- ... remarked that being in prison was like "being in Las Vegas, where you're gambling and you don't know what's going on outside." I realize everyone even remotely connected to suicide here takes great pains to assure me it does not happen from gambling. One does not kill the golden calf in Clark County. It is axiomatic that relationships disintegrate due to money problems. In Las Vegas and its ... highest suicide rate are those between the ages of 30 and 39. After the age of 50, the numbers drop significantly. Nearly five times as many men kill themselves as do women. systematic and severe depression is not unique to Las Vegas. The difference here is the postcard in the background. Neon lights. The smell of money. And the sense of a soul's exhaustion, ready to pass through those neon ...
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