Wednesday, December 17, 2008
CLEAN TEETH
Why Healthy Teeth Are Important
How does taking care of your teeth help with all those things? Taking care of your teeth helps prevent plaque (say: plak), which is a clear film that sticks to your teeth. The film itself might not sound so bad, but it's very sticky, and it acts like a magnet for bacteria and sugar.Like ants at a picnic, bacteria go crazy over the sugar on your teeth, breaking it down into acids that eat away tooth enamel, causing holes called cavities. Plaque also causes gingivitis (say: jin-juh-vi-tis), which is gum disease that can make your gums red, swollen, and sore. Your gums are those soft pink tissues in your mouth that hold your teeth in place.
If you don't take care of your teeth, it won't be long before cavities and unhealthy gums make your mouth very, very sore. Eating meals will be difficult. And you won't feel like smiling so much.
How does taking care of your teeth help with all those things? Taking care of your teeth helps prevent plaque (say: plak), which is a clear film that sticks to your teeth. The film itself might not sound so bad, but it's very sticky, and it acts like a magnet for bacteria and sugar.Like ants at a picnic, bacteria go crazy over the sugar on your teeth, breaking it down into acids that eat away tooth enamel, causing holes called cavities. Plaque also causes gingivitis (say: jin-juh-vi-tis), which is gum disease that can make your gums red, swollen, and sore. Your gums are those soft pink tissues in your mouth that hold your teeth in place.
If you don't take care of your teeth, it won't be long before cavities and unhealthy gums make your mouth very, very sore. Eating meals will be difficult. And you won't feel like smiling so much.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
AIDS AND HIV
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Acquired means you can catch it Immune Deficiency means a weakness in the body's system that fights diseases. Syndrome means a group of health problems that make up a disease.
Being HIV-positive, or having HIV disease, is not the same as having AIDS. Many people are HIV-positive but don't get sick for many years. As HIV disease continues, it slowly wears down the immune system. Viruses, parasites, fungi and bacteria that usually don't cause any problems can make you very sick if your immune system is damaged. These are called " opportunistic infections".
The blood, vaginal fluid, semen, and breast milk of people infected with HIV has enough of the virus in it to infect other people. You can get HIV from anyone who's infected, even if they don't look sick, even if they haven't tested positive (yet). Most people get the HIV virus by:
Having sex with an infected person.
Sharing a needle (shooting drugs) with someone who's infected
Being born when the mother is infected, or drinking the breast milk of an infected woman.
Getting a transfusion of blood from an infected blood donor used to be a way people got AIDS, but now the blood supply is screened very carefully and the risk is extremely low.
There are no documented cases of HIV being transmitted by tears or saliva, but it is possible to catch HIV through oral sex, especially if you have open sores in your mouth or bleeding gums.
In the United States, there are about 800,000 to 900,000 people who are HIV-positive. Over 300,000 people are living with AIDS. Each year, there are 50,000 new infections. In the mid-1990s, AIDS was the leading cause of death. However, newer treatments have cut the AIDS death rate significantly.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M HIV POSITIVE?
You might not know if you get infected by HIV. Some people get fever, headache, sore muscles and joints, stomach ache, swollen lymph glands, or a skin rash for one or two weeks. Most people think it's the flu. Some people have no symptoms.
The virus will multiply in your body for a few weeks or even months before your immune system responds. During this time, you won't test positive for HIV, but you can infect other people.
When your immune system responds, it starts to make antibodies. When you start making antibodies, you will test positive for HIV.
After the first flu-like symptoms, some people with HIV stay healthy for ten years or longer. But during this time, HIV is damaging your immune system.
One way to measure the damage to your immune system is to see how many CD4+ cells you have. These cells, also called "T-helper" cells, are an important part of the immune system. Healthy people have between 500 and 1,500 CD4+cells in milliliter of blood.
Without treatment, your CD4+ cell count will most likely go down. You might start having signs of HIV disease like fevers, night sweats, diarrhea, or swollen lymph nodes. If you have HIV disease, these problems will last more than a few days, and probably continue for several weeks.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE AIDS?
HIV disease becomes AIDS when your immune system is so damaged that you have less than 200 CD4+ cells or you get an opportunistic infection. There is an "official" list of these infections, put out by the Centers for Disease Control. The most common ones are:
PCP (Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia), a lung infection;
KS (Kaposi's sarcoma), a skin cancer;
CMV (Cytomegalovirus), an infection that usually affects the eyes;
Candida, a fungal infection that can cause thrush (a white film in your mouth) or infections in your throat or vagina.
There is no cure for AIDS. There are drugs that can slow down the HIV virus, and slow down the damage to your immune system. But there is no way to get all the HIV out of your body.
There are other drugs that you can take to prevent or to treat some of the opportunistic infections (OIs). In most cases, these drugs work very well. The newer, stronger anti-HIV drugs have also helped reduce the rates of most OIs. A few OIs, however, are still very difficult to treat.
The AIDS syndrome also includes serious weight loss, brain tumors, and other health problems. Without treatment, these opportunistic infections can kill you.
AIDS is different in every infected person. Some people die soon after getting infected, while others live fairly normal lives for many years, even after they "officially" have AIDS.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
A remake of the short story A temporary Matter by-Jessica Dambreville
A lack of love
From the first I saw you, I thought you were cute. From the way you look to the way you spoke my body and heart burned for you more. When we were finally together we treated me look a queen.You told me how beautiful I was to the way your warm lips kiss my soft brown skin.Everyday I made sure I look good not only for my self but for you.As years gone by I notice that I have been lacking your warm love. You do not hold me like you use to or even look at me the same.As days go by I see my self telling how I feel as I cry my eyes a rose red but you do not show any emotion. Our love has only come to a lack of love.
A Temporary Matter by- Jhumpa Lahiri
In the short story A Temporary Matter by -Jhumpa Laliri the story shows where emotions are explained, but not in a explicitly way. Two examples are
- Over the course of 1 week, during which the husband believes a chance exists to rekindle their love.
- The wife beings not to care how she looks in more and her husband beings to see that.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
A Halloween Poem
Halloween night we all stay yea
We dress up as cats, witches, and more
We go into the night in the seach of goods
But beware their are games that will kill
We knock on door after door saying trick or treat
Not knowing what is standing behind the door
So we give a big hullabaloo and say Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We dress up as cats, witches, and more
We go into the night in the seach of goods
But beware their are games that will kill
We knock on door after door saying trick or treat
Not knowing what is standing behind the door
So we give a big hullabaloo and say Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
How to make your panties look good under your clothes
Evey girl has a her favorite pair of panties or just wears a pair of panties with just any outfit for everything they wear, is good but not good enough. When it comes to buying panties , Sometimes they might not have your size or you just don't like the way they look but it's, your pantie expert Jpink is here to help so take out your pens and paper because class is in session.
The thong as we all know is cute or can be consider sexy but it is not pantie. Even thought the thong is consider pantie fashion it is not a pantie at all. Anything that dose not hold your butt checks in is not consider a pantie such as the thong.
Don't start riping your heads off cause the thong is not consider panties and you can not find no other pair of panties to wear so you want have of the risk of your little white dress getting suck in your butt crack for not wearing any panties. Not to worrier Jpink pantie girl expert is here. To replace that thong get boy shorts. Yes they are panties and they will look under your white dress. They even come in different colors to go with anything and comes in skin tone color.
Brief are good to wear short skirts or floaty dresses,because they give you a lot of coverage.
The bikini pantie is also good cause it won't dig in your skin and holds up your checks.
The thong as we all know is cute or can be consider sexy but it is not pantie. Even thought the thong is consider pantie fashion it is not a pantie at all. Anything that dose not hold your butt checks in is not consider a pantie such as the thong.
Don't start riping your heads off cause the thong is not consider panties and you can not find no other pair of panties to wear so you want have of the risk of your little white dress getting suck in your butt crack for not wearing any panties. Not to worrier Jpink pantie girl expert is here. To replace that thong get boy shorts. Yes they are panties and they will look under your white dress. They even come in different colors to go with anything and comes in skin tone color.
Brief are good to wear short skirts or floaty dresses,because they give you a lot of coverage.
The bikini pantie is also good cause it won't dig in your skin and holds up your checks.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Back 2 School Tips
- Work out a safe route to school with your parents. Choose the quickest way with the fewest street crossings and use intersections with crossing guards. Stay away from parks, vacant lots, fields, and other places where there aren't many people around.
Whenever possible walk to and from school with a friend, neighbor, brother, or sister. Don't go by yourself. - Be sure you know your home phone number (including area code) and address, the numbers of your parents at work and of another trusted adult, and how to use 911 for emergencies.
- Never talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your parents don't know well and trust.
If you bike or skate to school, wear a helmet. And don't forget to lock up your bike with a sturdy lock wherever you leave it.
If you're home alone after school, check in with a parent or neighbor as soon as you walk in the door. - Let parents and friends know if you stay late after school. Get permission first if you want to play with a friend instead of going home.
- Back to school shopping is one of the greatest things about going back to school. But when everyone else is doing the same, it can be hard to find the right sizes and your favorite styles at the most popular stores. Try shopping on the weekdays at odd hours. The stores won't be as crowded as they are on the weekend or at lunch hour. Start at the back of the store, and work your way forward (the great priced items are often hidden in the back). Another great idea is to online shop! It takes half the time, and you can be guaranteed to find everything you are looking for.
- Tip: If you fall in love with something at a store but it is just too expensive, ask a sales associate when the item will be going on sale. If the price is not going to be reduced soon, think about how often you would wear it. If it's something that doesn't work for everyday, you can eliminate it from your memory! But if you think it's going to be a great basic piece, consider splurging. If you're going to wear something often, it pays to buy good quality.
- Do Homework as Early as Possible:
Don't leave homework for the last minute! Instead of watching the same episode of Project Runway for the third time in a row, start cracking the books! If you have a vocabulary test the next week, start making flashcards! Even if it seems too early, you will be ready for whatever comes along! Being unprepared is the worst, and you will be thanking yourself when you get that extra half hour to sleep in the morning! Your teachers will be proud, and you will be on top of your game. - Packing the night before:
School mornings can be really rough! If you find yourself scrambling to find your overdue homework, packing a brown bag lunch between bites of cereal and school starts in three minutes - you need a new plan. Easy enough, do all the packing the night before. That way, you will be prepared for everything and your much-needed things won't be floating around the whole house! Pick out your outfit the night before and neatly lay it out. If it's super wrinkly, you have time to iron it, and if your sock has a hole in it, you can pick a new pair. After dinner when everything is quieting down, pack your lunch. Before your little brother has time to snag the leftover lasagna from the night before, you will get first dibs on all the choices in the fridge! When Friday rolls around, consider buying lunch -a week of PB&J sandwiches can get tiresome after a few days, but the time Monday comes along, you will be craving your beloved sandwich! Tip: It's also a good idea to put your school bag at the front door to avoid last minute panic when it's time to leave. - Labeling:
From school sweatshirts (which almost every kid on campus owns) to pencil cases, labeling is key to organization! Tag your most important stuff (clothes, book bag, etc.) with your name, address and number and smaller items with your name. Although it sounds very elementary school, seeing some random kid using your favorite pen can be slightly awkward! - Emergency Snacks:
If you often hit a mid morning slump, or have practice immediately after school, pack some emergency snacks. For a fun spin on things, take turns bringing snacks with one or two friends. Trail mix, juice boxes, crackers, pretzels or fruit are great choices. Not only will you save money at the vending machines, sharing snacks is a great conversation starter when you want to branch out and meet some new people.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Cut the salt
Cut The Salt
Too Much Salt is bad for you
- Salt is also called sodium chloride. It is the sodium in salt that is bad for your health.
- People who eat too much salt are more likely to have high blood pressure, heart attacks, and stroke.
- Heart disease is New York City's biggest killer.
How Much Salt you should have ?
- Most adults should eat less than 2,300mg of sodium per day—that’s about one teaspoon of table salt.
- But most Americans eat twice as much salt -- almost 4,000mg of sodium per day!
- People with high blood pressure, Blacks, and middle-aged and older people are more likely to be salt sensitive, They should eat no more than 1,500mg of sodium per day.
- Salt is especially bad for people who already have high blood pressure or heart disease.
Cut the Salt to Lower Blood Pressure
- If you have high blood pressure, switching to a low salt diet (1,500mg) can help lower or even control blood pressure.
- For more information on high blood pressure go here.
Even if you don’t have high blood pressure, eating a low salt diet can help prevent you from getting it.
Salt in Your Diet
- Most of the salt we eat (more than 75%) comes from packaged, processed, store-bought foods and restaurant meals (especially fast food).
- A smaller amount comes from salt added during cooking or at the table.
Shake the Habit! Easy Ways to Make a Lifestyle Change
In the kitchen:
- Try cooking without salt or add a half teaspoon of salt when recipes call for 1 teaspoon.
In place of salt, create your own herb and spice mixes using oregano, basil, pepper, celery seed, curry powder, cayenne pepper or any other herbs and spices. - Squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice on a dish just before serving to give it all the zest it needs!
Count all of these ingredients as salt: table salt, sea salt, garlic salt, onion salt, celery salt, lemon pepper, monosodium glutamate (MSG), soy sauce, and teriyaki sauce. - If you cut down on salt slowly over a few weeks or even months, you will be less likely to notice a change in taste.
At the grocery store:
Choose the freshest ingredients possible.- Fruits and vegetables are most flavorful when they are in season. When you cook with these foods, you’ll be less likely to reach for the salt shaker.
- Frozen vegetables and fruits are a good choice when fresh produce is unavailable.
Canned beans are good for you but are also high in salt. - Wash canned beans several times in cold water to rinse away extra salt.
Check the % Daily Value of sodium in the Nutrition Facts label - choose foods with less than 20% sodium per serving. - The amount of salt can vary in different brands of the same food. Compare food labels and choose foods with the lowest % Daily Value of sodium.
Learn more about how to read a Nutrition Facts label here: Learn to Read Food Labels – Sodium
At the table:
- Start your day with fresh fruit or breakfast cereals that are lower in sodium.
Snack on fresh fruit, vegetables, and low or unsalted snacks instead of salty chips or popcorn. - Take the salt shaker off the table.
Limit extras such as ketchup, barbeque sauce, steak sauce, mustard, salsa, olives, and pickles. - Ask restaurants to prepare your meal without salt.
- Some restaurants—especially fast food places—have nutrition information printed on menus. Ask for a copy before ordering.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Friends
Chose your friends wisely.
Yes we are friends
You smile, I smile
You cry ,I cry
You hurt, I hurt
You jump off a bridge see you don't
want to be you, but I will miss you.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Stop Child Abuse
Thier are many different kinds of child abuse such as
Physical abuse, which is 19% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is the most visible form of abuse and may be defined as any act which results in a non-accidental trauma or physical injury. Inflicted physical injury most often represents unreasonable, severe corporal punishment or unjustifiable punishment. This usually happens when a frustrated or angry parent strikes, shakes or throws a child. Physical abuse injuries result from punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning or otherwise harming a child. While any of these injuries can occur accidentally when a child is at play, physical abuse should be suspected if the explanations do not fit the injury or if a pattern of frequency is apparent. The longer the abuse continues, the more serious the injuries to the child and the more difficult it is to eliminate the abusive behavior.
Physical Indicators of Abuse
BRUISES
BURNS
LACERATIONS & ABRASIONS
SKELETAL INJURIES
HEAD INJURIES
INTERNAL INJURIES
On body posterior
Immersion burns: doughnut-shaped on the buttocks
On Lips, eyes, infants face
Fractures of long bones from twising and pulling
Missing or loosened teeth
Intestinal injuries from hitting or kicking
Unusual patterns
Cigarette burns: hands, feet
On gum tissue, caused by forced feeding
Separation of bone and shaft
Absence of hair
Rupture of heart-related blood vessels
In clusters
Rope burns from confinement
On external genitals
Detachment of tissue of bone and shaft
Hemorrhaging beneath scalp from hair pulling
Inflammation of abdominal area
On infants
Dry burns, caused by iron
Spiral fractures
Subdural/retinal hemorrhages from hitting or shaking
Multiples in various stages of healing
Stiff, swollen, enlarged joints
Nasal or jaw fracture
Emotional abuse, which is 8% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is commonly defined as the systematic tearing down of another human being. It is considered a pattern of behavior that can seriously interfere with a child's positive development. Emotional abuse is probably the least understood of all child abuse, yet it is the most prevalent, and can be the cruelest and most destructive of all types of abuse.
Because emotional abuse attacks the child's psyche and self-concept, the victim comes to see him or herself as unworthy of love and affection. Children who are constantly shamed, humiliated, terrorized or rejected suffer at least as much, if not more, than if they had been physically assaulted.
An infant who is being severely deprived of basic emotional nurturing, even though physically well cared for, can fail to thrive and can eventually die. Less severe forms of early emotional deprivation may produce babies who grow into anxious and insecure children who are slow to develop or who might have low self-esteem.
Types of Emotional Abuse:
1] Rejecting -- Parents who lack the ability to bond will often display rejecting behavior toward a child. They tell a child in a variety of ways that he or she is unwanted. They may also tell the child to leave, call him or her names and tell the child he or she is worthless. They may not talk to or hold the young child as he or she grows. The child may become the family scapegoat, being blamed for all the family's problems.
2] Ignoring -- Adults who have had few of their emotional needs met are often unable to respond to the needs of their children. They may not show attachment to the child or provide nurturance. They may show no interest in the child, express affection or even recognize the child's presence. Many times the parent is physically there but emotionally unavailable.
3] Terrorizing -- Parents may single out one child to criticize and punish. They may ridicule him or her for displaying normal emotions and have expectations far beyond his or her normal abilities. The child may be threatened with death, mutilation or abandonment.
4] Isolating -- A parent who abuses a child through isolation may not allow the child to engage in appropriate activities with his or her peers; may keep a baby in his or her room, not exposed to stimulation; or may prevent teenagers from participating in extracurricular activities. Parents may require the child to stay in his or her room from the time school lets out until the next morning, or restrict eating to isolation or seclusion.
5] Corrupting -- Parents permit children to use drugs or alcohol; to watch cruel behavior toward animals; to watch pornographic materials and adult sex acts; or to witness or participate in criminal activities such as stealing, assault, prostitution, gambling, etc.
What are the effects of emotional abuse?
Other types of abuse are usually identifiable because marks or other physical evidence is left, however, emotional abuse can be very hard to diagnose or even to define. In some instances, an emotionally abused child will show no signs of abuse. For this reason, emotional abuse is the most difficult form of child maltreatment to identify and stop. This type of abuse leaves hidden scars that manifest themselves in numerous ways. Insecurity, poor self-esteem, destructive behavior, angry acts (such as fire setting or cruelty to animals), withdrawal, poor development of basic skills, alcohol or drug abuse, suicide and difficulty forming relationships can all be possible results of emotional abuse.
sexual abuseIt is very difficult for most people to talk about sexual abuse and even more difficult for society as a whole to acknowledge that the sexual abuse of children of all ages -- including infants -- happens everyday in the United States. It is no an easy phenomenon to define, primarily because permissible childhood behavior varies in accordance with cultural, family and social tolerances. Sexual abuse, which is 10% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is defined as the involvement of dependent, developmentally immature children in sexual activities that they do not fully comprehend and therefore to which they are unable to give informed consent and/or which violates the taboos of society.
Sexual abuse is any misuse of a child for sexual pleasure or gratification. It has the potential to interfere with a child's normal, healthy development, both emotionally and physically. Often, sexually victimized children experience severe emotional disturbances from their own feelings of guilt and shame, as well as the feelings which society imposes on them.
At the extreme end of the spectrum, sexual abuse includes sexual intercourse and/or its deviations. These behaviors may be the final acts in a worsening pattern of sexual abuse. For this reason and because of their devastating effects, exhibitionism, fondling and any other sexual contact with children are also considered sexually abusive.
Nontouching sexual abuse offenses include:» Indecent exposure/exhibitionism» Exposing children to pornographic material» Deliberately exposing a child to the act of sexual intercourse» Masterbation in front of a child
Touching sexual offenses include:» Fondling» Making a child touch an adult's sexual organs» Any penetration of a child's vagina or anus by an object that doesn't have a medical purpose
Sexual exploitation offenses include:» Engaging a child for the purposes of prostitution» Using a child to film, photograph or model pornography
What should I look for if I suspect a child is being sexually abuse?
YOUNGER CHILDREN
PREPUBERTY AND TEENAGE
OLDER CHILDREN
PHYSICAL INDICATORS
Compulsive masterbation
Stealing
Suicide attempts
Bruises or bleeding in external genitalia
Bed-wetting, soiling
Running away
Early marriage
Complains of pain or itching in genitalia
Excessive curiosity about sex
Starting fires
Running away
Difficulty in sitting or walking
Altered sleep patterns
Excessive bathing
Pregnancy
Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
Learning problems
Being withdrawn and passive
Substance abuse
Sexually transmitted diseases
Separation anxiety
Girls pulling up skirts
Getting in trouble with legal system
Pregnancy, especially in early adolescence
Overly compulsive behavior
Sexual inference in school artwork
Developing fears and phobias
Teaching others how to masterbate
Sexual acting out with peers
Becoming aggressive toward peers
Becoming nonverbal
Succumbing to periods of deep depression
Developing tension symptoms -- stomach aches, skin disorders
Falling grades
Becoming seductive
Alcohol or drug abuse
Child neglect, which is 63% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is the most common form of child maltreatment reported to child protective services. It is defined as a "type of maltreatment that refers to the failure to provide needed age-appropriate care," such as shelter, food, clothing, education, supervision, medical care and other basic necessities needed for development of physical, intellectual and emotional capacities. Unlike physical and sexual abuse, neglect is usually typified by an ongoing pattern of inadequate care and is readily observed by individuals in close contact with the child. Physicians, nurses, day care personnel, relatives and neighbors are frequently the ones to suspect and report neglected infants, toddlers and preschool children.
The types of neglect:
Physical neglect -- accounts for the majority of cases of maltreatment. The definition includes the refusal of or extreme delay in seeking necessary health care, child abandonment, inadequate supervision, rejection of a child leading to expulsion from the home, and failing to adequately provide for the child's safety and physical and emotional needs. Physical neglect can severely impact a child's development by causing failure to thrive, malnutrition; serious illnesses; physical harm in the form of cuts, bruises and burns due to lack of supervision and a lifetime of low self-esteem.
Educational neglect -- occurs when a child is allowed to engage in chronic truancy, is of mandatory school age but not enrolled in school or receiving needed special educational training. Educational neglect can lead to underachievement in acquiring necessary basic skills, dropping out of school and/or continually disruptive behavior.
Emotional neglect -- includes such actions as chronic or extreme spousal abuse in the child's presence, allowing a child to use drugs or alcohol, refusal or failure to provide needed psychological care, constant belittling and withholding of affection. This pattern of behavior can lead to poor self-image, alcohol or drug abuse, destructive behavior and even suicide. Severe neglect of infants can result in the infant failing to grow and thrive and may even lead to infant death.
Medical neglect -- is the failure to provide appropriate health care for a child although financially able to do so. In some cases, a parent or caretaker will withhold traditional medical care during the practice of religious beliefs. These cases generally do not fall under the definition of medical neglect, however, some states will obtain a court order forcing medical treatment of a child in order to save a child's life or prevent life-threatening injury resulting from the lack of treatment. Medical neglect can result in poor overall health and compounded medical problems.
Shaken Baby Syndrome?When a baby is vigorously shaken, the head moves back and forth. This sudden whiplash motion can cause bleeding inside the head and increased pressure on the brain, causing the brain to pull apart and resulting in injury to the baby. This is known as Shaken Baby Syndrome, and is one of the leading forms of fatal child abuse. A baby's head and neck are susceptible to head trauma because his or her muscles are not fully developed and the brain tissue is exceptionally fragile. Head trauma is the leading cause of disability among abused infants and children.
Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs most frequently in infants younger than six months old, yet can occur up to the age of three. Often there are no obvious outward signs if inside injury, particularly in the head or behind the eyes. In reality, shaking a baby, if only for a few seconds, can injure the baby for life. These injuries can include brain swelling and damage; cerebral palsy; mental retardation; developmental delays; blindness; hearing loss; paralysis and death. When a child is shaken in anger and frustration, the force is multiplied five or 10 times than it would be if the child had simply tripped and fallen.
How does it happen?Often frustrated parents or other persons responsible for a child's care feel that shaking a baby is a harmless way to make a child stop crying. The number one reason a baby is shaken is because of inconsolable crying. Almost 25 percent of all babies with Shaken Baby Syndrome die. It is estimated that 25-50 percent of parents and caretakers aren't aware of the effects of shaking a baby.
What can you do to prevent a tragedy?If you or someone else shakes a baby, either accidentally or on purpose, call 911 or take the child to the emergency room immediately. Bleeding in side the brain can be treated. Immediate medical attention will save your baby many future problems . . . and possible the baby's life.
Other Suggestions for Parents
Never throw or shake a baby
Always provide support for the baby's head and neck
Place the baby in a crib, leave the room for a few minutes
Sit down, close your eyes and count to 20
Take the baby for a stroller ride
Play music, or sing to the baby
Ask a friend to "take over" for a while
Don't pick the baby up until you feel calm
Make sure the baby is fed, burped and dry
Gently rock or walk the baby
Check for discomfort of diaper rash, teething or fever
Call the doctor if you think the baby is sick
Make sure clothing is not too tight
Give the baby a pacifier
Offer a noisy toy or rattle
Hug and cuddle the baby gently
Fetal alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a leading cause of mental retardation. FAS is a cluster of birth defects that develop in infants of women who consume alcoholic beverages while pregnant. Defects include prenatal and postnatal growth deficiency, facial malformations, central nervous system dysfunction and varying degrees of major organ malfunctions. When mothers drink alcohol while pregnant, their babies could have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). FAS and FAE are a group of birth defects that have no cure. People with FAS and FAE have a range of problems as severe as being mentally retarded to less visible problems like difficulty paying attention in school. The diagnosed cases of FAS is estimated to be one to three per 1,000 live births. One in 100 Americans is affected by FAS/FAE. There is no know safe amount of alcohol for a pregnant woman. When a woman drinks, her baby drinks because the alcohol passes directly through the placenta to the baby.
Symptoms of FAS
> Infancy: low birth weight irritability, feeding difficulties, sleep disturbances, alcohol withdrawal, strong startle reflex> Facial malformations: small eye slits, thin upper lip, low nasal ridge, small jaw>Neurological dysfunction: attention deficit, memory deficit, hyperactivity, difficulty with abstract concepts and problem solving>Organ/ body dysfunction: muscle problems, bone and joint problems, genital defects, heart defects, kidney defects> Mental retardation, developmental delays> Behavioral problems> Growth deficiencies> Vision problems> Dental abnormalities> Hearing problems> Epilepsy
During pregnancy, how much alcohol is too much?
No level of drinking has been proven safe. The pattern of FAS usually occurs in offspring of chronic alcohol abusers, most often in women who drink four to five drinks daily or more. However, it has occurred in women who drink less. FAE can occur in babies of women who drink moderately or lightly during pregnancy. Binge drinking of more than five drinks on any occasion is one of the strongest predictors of later behavioral and learning problems, developmental delays and mental deficits in those prenatally exposed to alcohol.
FAS Facts
> FAS is a pattern of birth defects that result from drinking alcohol during pregnancy, It occurs in one out of every 750 births.> FAS is the number one known cause of mental retardation in the United States, and one of the three leading causes of birth defects. > Each year, more than 40,000 American babies are born with defects because their mother drank alcohol when pregnant.
What other problems can drinking during pregnancy cause?
Consuming alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, stillbirth and death in early infancy. Heavy drinkers are two to four times more likely to have a miscarriage between the fourth and sixth month of pregnancy than are nondrinkers. Heavy drinkers are also two to three times more likely to lose their babies during the perinatal period, from the 28th week of pregnancy through the first week after birth.
Can FAS be prevented?
Yes. FAS and FAE are both 100 percent preventable. When a woman stays away from alcohol during pregnancy, her baby will not have FAS or FAE. Women planning a pregnancy need to stop drinking alcohol before trying to conceive and should not drink throughout the pregnancy and nursing.Women who drink and have an unplanned pregnancy need to quit drinking as soon as they suspect they are pregnant. Heavy drinkers need to avoid pregnancy until they think they can stay away from alcohol for the nine months from conception to birth.
If you know or suspect that a child has been abused, neglected, or exploited, contact your local law enforcement and/or child protective services agency without delay. You also may call the toll-free child abuse hotline in your state, if one exists, or the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD.
Physical abuse, which is 19% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is the most visible form of abuse and may be defined as any act which results in a non-accidental trauma or physical injury. Inflicted physical injury most often represents unreasonable, severe corporal punishment or unjustifiable punishment. This usually happens when a frustrated or angry parent strikes, shakes or throws a child. Physical abuse injuries result from punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning or otherwise harming a child. While any of these injuries can occur accidentally when a child is at play, physical abuse should be suspected if the explanations do not fit the injury or if a pattern of frequency is apparent. The longer the abuse continues, the more serious the injuries to the child and the more difficult it is to eliminate the abusive behavior.
Physical Indicators of Abuse
BRUISES
BURNS
LACERATIONS & ABRASIONS
SKELETAL INJURIES
HEAD INJURIES
INTERNAL INJURIES
On body posterior
Immersion burns: doughnut-shaped on the buttocks
On Lips, eyes, infants face
Fractures of long bones from twising and pulling
Missing or loosened teeth
Intestinal injuries from hitting or kicking
Unusual patterns
Cigarette burns: hands, feet
On gum tissue, caused by forced feeding
Separation of bone and shaft
Absence of hair
Rupture of heart-related blood vessels
In clusters
Rope burns from confinement
On external genitals
Detachment of tissue of bone and shaft
Hemorrhaging beneath scalp from hair pulling
Inflammation of abdominal area
On infants
Dry burns, caused by iron
Spiral fractures
Subdural/retinal hemorrhages from hitting or shaking
Multiples in various stages of healing
Stiff, swollen, enlarged joints
Nasal or jaw fracture
Emotional abuse, which is 8% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is commonly defined as the systematic tearing down of another human being. It is considered a pattern of behavior that can seriously interfere with a child's positive development. Emotional abuse is probably the least understood of all child abuse, yet it is the most prevalent, and can be the cruelest and most destructive of all types of abuse.
Because emotional abuse attacks the child's psyche and self-concept, the victim comes to see him or herself as unworthy of love and affection. Children who are constantly shamed, humiliated, terrorized or rejected suffer at least as much, if not more, than if they had been physically assaulted.
An infant who is being severely deprived of basic emotional nurturing, even though physically well cared for, can fail to thrive and can eventually die. Less severe forms of early emotional deprivation may produce babies who grow into anxious and insecure children who are slow to develop or who might have low self-esteem.
Types of Emotional Abuse:
1] Rejecting -- Parents who lack the ability to bond will often display rejecting behavior toward a child. They tell a child in a variety of ways that he or she is unwanted. They may also tell the child to leave, call him or her names and tell the child he or she is worthless. They may not talk to or hold the young child as he or she grows. The child may become the family scapegoat, being blamed for all the family's problems.
2] Ignoring -- Adults who have had few of their emotional needs met are often unable to respond to the needs of their children. They may not show attachment to the child or provide nurturance. They may show no interest in the child, express affection or even recognize the child's presence. Many times the parent is physically there but emotionally unavailable.
3] Terrorizing -- Parents may single out one child to criticize and punish. They may ridicule him or her for displaying normal emotions and have expectations far beyond his or her normal abilities. The child may be threatened with death, mutilation or abandonment.
4] Isolating -- A parent who abuses a child through isolation may not allow the child to engage in appropriate activities with his or her peers; may keep a baby in his or her room, not exposed to stimulation; or may prevent teenagers from participating in extracurricular activities. Parents may require the child to stay in his or her room from the time school lets out until the next morning, or restrict eating to isolation or seclusion.
5] Corrupting -- Parents permit children to use drugs or alcohol; to watch cruel behavior toward animals; to watch pornographic materials and adult sex acts; or to witness or participate in criminal activities such as stealing, assault, prostitution, gambling, etc.
What are the effects of emotional abuse?
Other types of abuse are usually identifiable because marks or other physical evidence is left, however, emotional abuse can be very hard to diagnose or even to define. In some instances, an emotionally abused child will show no signs of abuse. For this reason, emotional abuse is the most difficult form of child maltreatment to identify and stop. This type of abuse leaves hidden scars that manifest themselves in numerous ways. Insecurity, poor self-esteem, destructive behavior, angry acts (such as fire setting or cruelty to animals), withdrawal, poor development of basic skills, alcohol or drug abuse, suicide and difficulty forming relationships can all be possible results of emotional abuse.
sexual abuseIt is very difficult for most people to talk about sexual abuse and even more difficult for society as a whole to acknowledge that the sexual abuse of children of all ages -- including infants -- happens everyday in the United States. It is no an easy phenomenon to define, primarily because permissible childhood behavior varies in accordance with cultural, family and social tolerances. Sexual abuse, which is 10% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is defined as the involvement of dependent, developmentally immature children in sexual activities that they do not fully comprehend and therefore to which they are unable to give informed consent and/or which violates the taboos of society.
Sexual abuse is any misuse of a child for sexual pleasure or gratification. It has the potential to interfere with a child's normal, healthy development, both emotionally and physically. Often, sexually victimized children experience severe emotional disturbances from their own feelings of guilt and shame, as well as the feelings which society imposes on them.
At the extreme end of the spectrum, sexual abuse includes sexual intercourse and/or its deviations. These behaviors may be the final acts in a worsening pattern of sexual abuse. For this reason and because of their devastating effects, exhibitionism, fondling and any other sexual contact with children are also considered sexually abusive.
Nontouching sexual abuse offenses include:» Indecent exposure/exhibitionism» Exposing children to pornographic material» Deliberately exposing a child to the act of sexual intercourse» Masterbation in front of a child
Touching sexual offenses include:» Fondling» Making a child touch an adult's sexual organs» Any penetration of a child's vagina or anus by an object that doesn't have a medical purpose
Sexual exploitation offenses include:» Engaging a child for the purposes of prostitution» Using a child to film, photograph or model pornography
What should I look for if I suspect a child is being sexually abuse?
YOUNGER CHILDREN
PREPUBERTY AND TEENAGE
OLDER CHILDREN
PHYSICAL INDICATORS
Compulsive masterbation
Stealing
Suicide attempts
Bruises or bleeding in external genitalia
Bed-wetting, soiling
Running away
Early marriage
Complains of pain or itching in genitalia
Excessive curiosity about sex
Starting fires
Running away
Difficulty in sitting or walking
Altered sleep patterns
Excessive bathing
Pregnancy
Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
Learning problems
Being withdrawn and passive
Substance abuse
Sexually transmitted diseases
Separation anxiety
Girls pulling up skirts
Getting in trouble with legal system
Pregnancy, especially in early adolescence
Overly compulsive behavior
Sexual inference in school artwork
Developing fears and phobias
Teaching others how to masterbate
Sexual acting out with peers
Becoming aggressive toward peers
Becoming nonverbal
Succumbing to periods of deep depression
Developing tension symptoms -- stomach aches, skin disorders
Falling grades
Becoming seductive
Alcohol or drug abuse
Child neglect, which is 63% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is the most common form of child maltreatment reported to child protective services. It is defined as a "type of maltreatment that refers to the failure to provide needed age-appropriate care," such as shelter, food, clothing, education, supervision, medical care and other basic necessities needed for development of physical, intellectual and emotional capacities. Unlike physical and sexual abuse, neglect is usually typified by an ongoing pattern of inadequate care and is readily observed by individuals in close contact with the child. Physicians, nurses, day care personnel, relatives and neighbors are frequently the ones to suspect and report neglected infants, toddlers and preschool children.
The types of neglect:
Physical neglect -- accounts for the majority of cases of maltreatment. The definition includes the refusal of or extreme delay in seeking necessary health care, child abandonment, inadequate supervision, rejection of a child leading to expulsion from the home, and failing to adequately provide for the child's safety and physical and emotional needs. Physical neglect can severely impact a child's development by causing failure to thrive, malnutrition; serious illnesses; physical harm in the form of cuts, bruises and burns due to lack of supervision and a lifetime of low self-esteem.
Educational neglect -- occurs when a child is allowed to engage in chronic truancy, is of mandatory school age but not enrolled in school or receiving needed special educational training. Educational neglect can lead to underachievement in acquiring necessary basic skills, dropping out of school and/or continually disruptive behavior.
Emotional neglect -- includes such actions as chronic or extreme spousal abuse in the child's presence, allowing a child to use drugs or alcohol, refusal or failure to provide needed psychological care, constant belittling and withholding of affection. This pattern of behavior can lead to poor self-image, alcohol or drug abuse, destructive behavior and even suicide. Severe neglect of infants can result in the infant failing to grow and thrive and may even lead to infant death.
Medical neglect -- is the failure to provide appropriate health care for a child although financially able to do so. In some cases, a parent or caretaker will withhold traditional medical care during the practice of religious beliefs. These cases generally do not fall under the definition of medical neglect, however, some states will obtain a court order forcing medical treatment of a child in order to save a child's life or prevent life-threatening injury resulting from the lack of treatment. Medical neglect can result in poor overall health and compounded medical problems.
Shaken Baby Syndrome?When a baby is vigorously shaken, the head moves back and forth. This sudden whiplash motion can cause bleeding inside the head and increased pressure on the brain, causing the brain to pull apart and resulting in injury to the baby. This is known as Shaken Baby Syndrome, and is one of the leading forms of fatal child abuse. A baby's head and neck are susceptible to head trauma because his or her muscles are not fully developed and the brain tissue is exceptionally fragile. Head trauma is the leading cause of disability among abused infants and children.
Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs most frequently in infants younger than six months old, yet can occur up to the age of three. Often there are no obvious outward signs if inside injury, particularly in the head or behind the eyes. In reality, shaking a baby, if only for a few seconds, can injure the baby for life. These injuries can include brain swelling and damage; cerebral palsy; mental retardation; developmental delays; blindness; hearing loss; paralysis and death. When a child is shaken in anger and frustration, the force is multiplied five or 10 times than it would be if the child had simply tripped and fallen.
How does it happen?Often frustrated parents or other persons responsible for a child's care feel that shaking a baby is a harmless way to make a child stop crying. The number one reason a baby is shaken is because of inconsolable crying. Almost 25 percent of all babies with Shaken Baby Syndrome die. It is estimated that 25-50 percent of parents and caretakers aren't aware of the effects of shaking a baby.
What can you do to prevent a tragedy?If you or someone else shakes a baby, either accidentally or on purpose, call 911 or take the child to the emergency room immediately. Bleeding in side the brain can be treated. Immediate medical attention will save your baby many future problems . . . and possible the baby's life.
Other Suggestions for Parents
Never throw or shake a baby
Always provide support for the baby's head and neck
Place the baby in a crib, leave the room for a few minutes
Sit down, close your eyes and count to 20
Take the baby for a stroller ride
Play music, or sing to the baby
Ask a friend to "take over" for a while
Don't pick the baby up until you feel calm
Make sure the baby is fed, burped and dry
Gently rock or walk the baby
Check for discomfort of diaper rash, teething or fever
Call the doctor if you think the baby is sick
Make sure clothing is not too tight
Give the baby a pacifier
Offer a noisy toy or rattle
Hug and cuddle the baby gently
Fetal alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a leading cause of mental retardation. FAS is a cluster of birth defects that develop in infants of women who consume alcoholic beverages while pregnant. Defects include prenatal and postnatal growth deficiency, facial malformations, central nervous system dysfunction and varying degrees of major organ malfunctions. When mothers drink alcohol while pregnant, their babies could have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). FAS and FAE are a group of birth defects that have no cure. People with FAS and FAE have a range of problems as severe as being mentally retarded to less visible problems like difficulty paying attention in school. The diagnosed cases of FAS is estimated to be one to three per 1,000 live births. One in 100 Americans is affected by FAS/FAE. There is no know safe amount of alcohol for a pregnant woman. When a woman drinks, her baby drinks because the alcohol passes directly through the placenta to the baby.
Symptoms of FAS
> Infancy: low birth weight irritability, feeding difficulties, sleep disturbances, alcohol withdrawal, strong startle reflex> Facial malformations: small eye slits, thin upper lip, low nasal ridge, small jaw>Neurological dysfunction: attention deficit, memory deficit, hyperactivity, difficulty with abstract concepts and problem solving>Organ/ body dysfunction: muscle problems, bone and joint problems, genital defects, heart defects, kidney defects> Mental retardation, developmental delays> Behavioral problems> Growth deficiencies> Vision problems> Dental abnormalities> Hearing problems> Epilepsy
During pregnancy, how much alcohol is too much?
No level of drinking has been proven safe. The pattern of FAS usually occurs in offspring of chronic alcohol abusers, most often in women who drink four to five drinks daily or more. However, it has occurred in women who drink less. FAE can occur in babies of women who drink moderately or lightly during pregnancy. Binge drinking of more than five drinks on any occasion is one of the strongest predictors of later behavioral and learning problems, developmental delays and mental deficits in those prenatally exposed to alcohol.
FAS Facts
> FAS is a pattern of birth defects that result from drinking alcohol during pregnancy, It occurs in one out of every 750 births.> FAS is the number one known cause of mental retardation in the United States, and one of the three leading causes of birth defects. > Each year, more than 40,000 American babies are born with defects because their mother drank alcohol when pregnant.
What other problems can drinking during pregnancy cause?
Consuming alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, stillbirth and death in early infancy. Heavy drinkers are two to four times more likely to have a miscarriage between the fourth and sixth month of pregnancy than are nondrinkers. Heavy drinkers are also two to three times more likely to lose their babies during the perinatal period, from the 28th week of pregnancy through the first week after birth.
Can FAS be prevented?
Yes. FAS and FAE are both 100 percent preventable. When a woman stays away from alcohol during pregnancy, her baby will not have FAS or FAE. Women planning a pregnancy need to stop drinking alcohol before trying to conceive and should not drink throughout the pregnancy and nursing.Women who drink and have an unplanned pregnancy need to quit drinking as soon as they suspect they are pregnant. Heavy drinkers need to avoid pregnancy until they think they can stay away from alcohol for the nine months from conception to birth.
If you know or suspect that a child has been abused, neglected, or exploited, contact your local law enforcement and/or child protective services agency without delay. You also may call the toll-free child abuse hotline in your state, if one exists, or the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD.
Stop Violence Against Women
Lady's I want you to ask your self these questions.
What kind of love from a man would black your eye?
What kind of love from a man every night make you cry?
What kind of love from a man would treat you like trash?
That is not love it is abuse.
If you are being abuse by any one you can call this number to get help and stop the abuse right in it's tracks by calling 1-800-799-7233
How You can identify and help women at risk of abuse
You may suspect abuse is happening to a neighbour, friend or family member, but do not know what to do or how to talk about it. You may worry about making the situation worse, or be concerned about what to do. By understanding the warning signs and risk factors of woman abuse, you can help.
If you recognize some of these warning signs, it's time to take action:
•He puts her down
•He does all the talking and dominates the conversation
•He checks up on her all the time, even at work
•He tries to suggest he is the victim and acts depressed
•He tries to keep her away from you
•He acts as if he owns her
•He lies to make himself look good or exaggerates his good qualities
•He acts like he is superior and of more value than others in his home
•She may be apologetic and makes excuses for his behaviour or becomes aggressive and angry
•She is nervous about talking when he’s there
•She seems to be sick more often and misses work
•She tries to cover her bruises
•She makes excuses at the last minute about why she can’t meet you or she tries to avoid you on the street.
•She seems sad, lonely, withdrawn and is afraid
•She uses more drugs or alcohol to cope
How many women die as a result of abuse?
Ontario has the only Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) in Canada. The DVDRC works under the auspices of the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario. The mandate of the committee is to assist the Office of the Chief Coroner with the investigation and review of deaths involving domestic violence with a view to making recommendations aimed at preventing deaths in similar circumstances and reducing domestic violence in general.
The DVDRC consists of representatives with expertise in domestic violence from law enforcement, criminal justice system, healthcare sector, social services and other public safety agencies and organizations.
63% of these cases were homicides; 25% were homicide/suicide; 10% were attempted homicide/suicide; and were 2% attempted homicide and related homicide.
95% of the victims were female and 95% of perpetrators were male. The main cause of death in these incidences was stabbing (33%).
In the 47 cases reviewed between 2002 and 2006:• 81% of cases indicated couple separated or planning to separate• 77% of cases indicated a history of domestic violence• 68% of perpetrators were considered depressed by family, friends, and other non-professionals
What kind of love from a man would black your eye?
What kind of love from a man every night make you cry?
What kind of love from a man would treat you like trash?
That is not love it is abuse.
If you are being abuse by any one you can call this number to get help and stop the abuse right in it's tracks by calling 1-800-799-7233
How You can identify and help women at risk of abuse
You may suspect abuse is happening to a neighbour, friend or family member, but do not know what to do or how to talk about it. You may worry about making the situation worse, or be concerned about what to do. By understanding the warning signs and risk factors of woman abuse, you can help.
If you recognize some of these warning signs, it's time to take action:
•He puts her down
•He does all the talking and dominates the conversation
•He checks up on her all the time, even at work
•He tries to suggest he is the victim and acts depressed
•He tries to keep her away from you
•He acts as if he owns her
•He lies to make himself look good or exaggerates his good qualities
•He acts like he is superior and of more value than others in his home
•She may be apologetic and makes excuses for his behaviour or becomes aggressive and angry
•She is nervous about talking when he’s there
•She seems to be sick more often and misses work
•She tries to cover her bruises
•She makes excuses at the last minute about why she can’t meet you or she tries to avoid you on the street.
•She seems sad, lonely, withdrawn and is afraid
•She uses more drugs or alcohol to cope
How many women die as a result of abuse?
Ontario has the only Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) in Canada. The DVDRC works under the auspices of the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario. The mandate of the committee is to assist the Office of the Chief Coroner with the investigation and review of deaths involving domestic violence with a view to making recommendations aimed at preventing deaths in similar circumstances and reducing domestic violence in general.
The DVDRC consists of representatives with expertise in domestic violence from law enforcement, criminal justice system, healthcare sector, social services and other public safety agencies and organizations.
63% of these cases were homicides; 25% were homicide/suicide; 10% were attempted homicide/suicide; and were 2% attempted homicide and related homicide.
95% of the victims were female and 95% of perpetrators were male. The main cause of death in these incidences was stabbing (33%).
In the 47 cases reviewed between 2002 and 2006:• 81% of cases indicated couple separated or planning to separate• 77% of cases indicated a history of domestic violence• 68% of perpetrators were considered depressed by family, friends, and other non-professionals
Monday, June 9, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Brooklyn-Queens Day
Brooklyn-Queens Day was a tradition in Queens and Brooklyn since 1829. It was originated as a Protestant holiday celebrated in the City of Brooklyn in 1829. Back then it was known, and fondly remembered by some, as Anniversary Day. Anniversary Day is celebrated annually on the first Thursday in June, commemorating the founding of the First Sunday School on Long Island. The first parade was held in Brooklyn June 1829.
The New York State Legislature enacted, in 1959 at the request of the Queens Federation of Churches, the bill permitting the schools in both Kings and Queens Counties to be closed on this day. It was signed by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller.
The New York State Legislature enacted, in 1959 at the request of the Queens Federation of Churches, the bill permitting the schools in both Kings and Queens Counties to be closed on this day. It was signed by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
politics
Why are so many young people are not interested in politics?
So many young people are not interested in politics becauses they found that if it does not relate to thier life they don't care.
What do you thimk politics or other adults can do to change this situation?
Adults can help change this situation by showing them how important it is to them.
So many young people are not interested in politics becauses they found that if it does not relate to thier life they don't care.
What do you thimk politics or other adults can do to change this situation?
Adults can help change this situation by showing them how important it is to them.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
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