This is my essay I wrote for my Language Arts class in 7th grade. We had three different topics that we could choose from, including one about a robot, issues in society, and one other which I forgot. To me, the issues with society was easiest because I could make it personal, I had to use my own opinion. When I first told my teacher that I wanted to write on the subject, she had serious doubts which is understandable because how many 7th grade students do you know that can write about a topic like this? It was not easy I must admit, but I do not regret writing it at all. I researched my topic and when I turned in my final essay, my teacher was surprised. She read it and then pulled me aside and told me that this was not the type of work she expected from a 7th grader. She said that my essay was high school material and that I did a very good job. As it turns out, I was the only student that got 100% on that assignment. So, I hope you get something out of this. I know I did and that my teacher did. Niether of us have military experiance. Yes, now that I think about it, there are some parts that I could have changed slightly but I think it is better to have the original essay avalible for people to read instead of a changed copy of the original. Anyways, all comments and feedback are much appreciated since I really want to know what others think of my writting ability and of this particular essay.
Hope is not a course of action yet we dwell on it to see us through hard times. War is a time when hope may be all we have, where we strive to continue, despite our deteriorating conditions. The number of people that thoroughly understand this concept is of slim proportions compared to our nation. Personally, I feel that America's people need to better understand why all countries fight, what we all fight for, and how war mentally changes you for life.
If you pay attention in history class, you will see that ever since man has existed, he has been fighting. First he fought with animals because of the survival instinct. Later he fought with himself and others because he was brought up by elders believing in different religions. When the evolved men clashed together, it was not in peace but in war. Each saw the other as a horrid person that should not live all because of religion. From this blossomed extremists, people whose religious beliefs are so strong, they won't stop at anything to try to force others to believe that their religion is the best one, that it is the only religion that could ever be correct. Americans fight for freedom and the freedom of others. We will assist the oppressed so they can have the freedom to choose their religion. All people fight because they think they are right. What seems right to one country may or may not seem right to another country. Modern day wars start by somebody holding a grudge, somebody takin revenge, somebody fighting for the opressed, or by religious extremists, because they think they are correct.
Have you ever sat back after a long day and asked yourself why you do what you do? Most people find their answer to be passion. American soldiers choose to serve for their country, to represent the stars and stripes and the people of our nation, to fight for our freedom and the freedom of others. They are willing to sacrifice themselves for our country and its people because they love freedom with such a great passion, almost nothing can compare. In some other countries, people are forced to serve military time by their government or religious leaders. Typically in those countries, they fight to be in charge of their country and surrounding countries or to impose their religious beliefs upon others. Soldiers and their leaders have so much passion for the numerous reasons to fight that they will often make the Ultimate Sacrifice, whatever their cause, they are willing to die for it.
There are many events that can change the way you look at things and the way you live your life. Events like these will give you memories for the rest of your life and no matter how hard you try, they will stay with you for the rest of your life.Warfare is a gruesome, shocking, and horrific thing that man has created to inflict major pain on each other, both mentally and physically. We have made it all the more dangerous by adding weapons, such as AK-47s, RPGs, Snipers, IEDs, SAMs and many more. After watching somebody die, you will hold onto that image forever. The sights, the sounds, and the pressure of getting all your men out alive. Having one of your platoon members shot off his feet while running for cover only a few feet ahead of you, you will start to question yourself. Why him? Why not me? The fact that a gun had been trained on him and fired and not at you even though you were close enough to feel the impact as bits of shrapnel hitting your flak vest as your partner goes down, will stick in your mind perpetually. The paint may ebb away slowly over time, but the truth of it all will never leave as evidenced by the astounding number of veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. War does horrendous things to not just the soldiers, but anybody involved in warfare, anybody that has seen its monolithic destruction firsthand.
War is a very devastating and extremely important part of our society. I can not stress enough how crucial this subject is in our society. I wish that our country's people could better understand why all countries fight, what we all fight for, and how war mentally changes you for life.
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August 18, 2009 by Jenn
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This is my essay I wrote for my Language Arts class in 7th grade. We had three different topics that we could choose from, including one about a robot, issues in society, and one other which I forgot. To me, the issues with society was easiest because I could make it personal, I had to use my own opinion. When I first told my teacher that I wanted to write on the subject, she had serious doubts which is understandable because how many 7th grade students do you know that can write about a topic like this? It was not easy I must admit, but I do not regret writing it at all. I researched my topic and when I turned in my final essay, my teacher was surprised. She read it and then pulled me aside and told me that this was not the type of work she expected from a 7th grader. She said that my essay was high school material and that I did a very good job. As it turns out, I was the only student that got 100% on that assignment. So, I hope you get something out of this. I know I did and that my teacher did. Niether of us have military experiance. Yes, now that I think about it, there are some parts that I could have changed slightly but I think it is better to have the original essay avalible for people to read instead of a changed copy of the original. Anyways, all comments and feedback are much appreciated since I really want to know what others think of my writting ability and of this particular essay.
Hope is not a course of action yet we dwell on it to see us through hard times. War is a time when hope may be all we have, where we strive to continue, despite our deteriorating conditions. The number of people that thoroughly understand this concept is of slim proportions compared to our nation. Personally, I feel that America's people need to better understand why all countries fight, what we all fight for, and how war mentally changes you for life.
If you pay attention in history class, you will see that ever since man has existed, he has been fighting. First he fought with animals because of the survival instinct. Later he fought with himself and others because he was brought up by elders believing in different religions. When the evolved men clashed together, it was not in peace but in war. Each saw the other as a horrid person that should not live all because of religion. From this blossomed extremists, people whose religious beliefs are so strong, they won't stop at anything to try to force others to believe that their religion is the best one, that it is the only religion that could ever be correct. Americans fight for freedom and the freedom of others. We will assist the oppressed so they can have the freedom to choose their religion. All people fight because they think they are right. What seems right to one country may or may not seem right to another country. Modern day wars start by somebody holding a grudge, somebody takin revenge, somebody fighting for the opressed, or by religious extremists, because they think they are correct.
Have you ever sat back after a long day and asked yourself why you do what you do? Most people find their answer to be passion. American soldiers choose to serve for their country, to represent the stars and stripes and the people of our nation, to fight for our freedom and the freedom of others. They are willing to sacrifice themselves for our country and its people because they love freedom with such a great passion, almost nothing can compare. In some other countries, people are forced to serve military time by their government or religious leaders. Typically in those countries, they fight to be in charge of their country and surrounding countries or to impose their religious beliefs upon others. Soldiers and their leaders have so much passion for the numerous reasons to fight that they will often make the Ultimate Sacrifice, whatever their cause, they are willing to die for it.
There are many events that can change the way you look at things and the way you live your life. Events like these will give you memories for the rest of your life and no matter how hard you try, they will stay with you for the rest of your life.Warfare is a gruesome, shocking, and horrific thing that man has created to inflict major pain on each other, both mentally and physically. We have made it all the more dangerous by adding weapons, such as AK-47s, RPGs, Snipers, IEDs, SAMs and many more. After watching somebody die, you will hold onto that image forever. The sights, the sounds, and the pressure of getting all your men out alive. Having one of your platoon members shot off his feet while running for cover only a few feet ahead of you, you will start to question yourself. Why him? Why not me? The fact that a gun had been trained on him and fired and not at you even though you were close enough to feel the impact as bits of shrapnel hitting your flak vest as your partner goes down, will stick in your mind perpetually. The paint may ebb away slowly over time, but the truth of it all will never leave as evidenced by the astounding number of veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. War does horrendous things to not just the soldiers, but anybody involved in warfare, anybody that has seen its monolithic destruction firsthand.
War is a very devastating and extremely important part of our society. I can not stress enough how crucial this subject is in our society. I wish that our country's people could better understand why all countries fight, what we all fight for, and how war mentally changes you for life.
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This is my essay I wrote for my Language Arts class in 7th grade. We had three different topics that we could choose from, including one about a robot, issues in society, and one other which I forgot. To me, the issues with society was easiest because I could make it personal, I had to use my own opinion. When I first told my teacher that I wanted to write on the subject, she had serious doubts which is understandable because how many 7th grade students do you know that can write about a topic like this? It was not easy I must admit, but I do not regret writing it at all. I researched my topic and when I turned in my final essay, my teacher was surprised. She read it and then pulled me aside and told me that this was not the type of work she expected from a 7th grader. She said that my essay was high school material and that I did a very good job. As it turns out, I was the only student that got 100% on that assignment. So, I hope you get something out of this. I know I did and that my teacher did. Niether of us have military experiance. Yes, now that I think about it, there are some parts that I could have changed slightly but I think it is better to have the original essay avalible for people to read instead of a changed copy of the original. Anyways, all comments and feedback are much appreciated since I really want to know what others think of my writting ability and of this particular essay.
Hope is not a course of action yet we dwell on it to see us through hard times. War is a time when hope may be all we have, where we strive to continue, despite our deteriorating conditions. The number of people that thoroughly understand this concept is of slim proportions compared to our nation. Personally, I feel that America's people need to better understand why all countries fight, what we all fight for, and how war mentally changes you for life.
If you pay attention in history class, you will see that ever since man has existed, he has been fighting. First he fought with animals because of the survival instinct. Later he fought with himself and others because he was brought up by elders believing in different religions. When the evolved men clashed together, it was not in peace but in war. Each saw the other as a horrid person that should not live all because of religion. From this blossomed extremists, people whose religious beliefs are so strong, they won't stop at anything to try to force others to believe that their religion is the best one, that it is the only religion that could ever be correct. Americans fight for freedom and the freedom of others. We will assist the oppressed so they can have the freedom to choose their religion. All people fight because they think they are right. What seems right to one country may or may not seem right to another country. Modern day wars start by somebody holding a grudge, somebody takin revenge, somebody fighting for the opressed, or by religious extremists, because they think they are correct.
Have you ever sat back after a long day and asked yourself why you do what you do? Most people find their answer to be passion. American soldiers choose to serve for their country, to represent the stars and stripes and the people of our nation, to fight for our freedom and the freedom of others. They are willing to sacrifice themselves for our country and its people because they love freedom with such a great passion, almost nothing can compare. In some other countries, people are forced to serve military time by their government or religious leaders. Typically in those countries, they fight to be in charge of their country and surrounding countries or to impose their religious beliefs upon others. Soldiers and their leaders have so much passion for the numerous reasons to fight that they will often make the Ultimate Sacrifice, whatever their cause, they are willing to die for it.
There are many events that can change the way you look at things and the way you live your life. Events like these will give you memories for the rest of your life and no matter how hard you try, they will stay with you for the rest of your life.Warfare is a gruesome, shocking, and horrific thing that man has created to inflict major pain on each other, both mentally and physically. We have made it all the more dangerous by adding weapons, such as AK-47s, RPGs, Snipers, IEDs, SAMs and many more. After watching somebody die, you will hold onto that image forever. The sights, the sounds, and the pressure of getting all your men out alive. Having one of your platoon members shot off his feet while running for cover only a few feet ahead of you, you will start to question yourself. Why him? Why not me? The fact that a gun had been trained on him and fired and not at you even though you were close enough to feel the impact as bits of shrapnel hitting your flak vest as your partner goes down, will stick in your mind perpetually. The paint may ebb away slowly over time, but the truth of it all will never leave as evidenced by the astounding number of veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. War does horrendous things to not just the soldiers, but anybody involved in warfare, anybody that has seen its monolithic destruction firsthand.
War is a very devastating and extremely important part of our society. I can not stress enough how crucial this subject is in our society. I wish that our country's people could better understand why all countries fight, what we all fight for, and how war mentally changes you for life.
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August 18, 2009 by Jenn
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This is my essay I wrote for my Language Arts class in 7th grade. We had three different topics that we could choose from, including one about a robot, issues in society, and one other which I forgot. To me, the issues with society was easiest because I could make it personal, I had to use my own opinion. When I first told my teacher that I wanted to write on the subject, she had serious doubts which is understandable because how many 7th grade students do you know that can write about a topic like this? It was not easy I must admit, but I do not regret writing it at all. I researched my topic and when I turned in my final essay, my teacher was surprised. She read it and then pulled me aside and told me that this was not the type of work she expected from a 7th grader. She said that my essay was high school material and that I did a very good job. As it turns out, I was the only student that got 100% on that assignment. So, I hope you get something out of this. I know I did and that my teacher did. Niether of us have military experiance. Yes, now that I think about it, there are some parts that I could have changed slightly but I think it is better to have the original essay avalible for people to read instead of a changed copy of the original. Anyways, all comments and feedback are much appreciated since I really want to know what others think of my writting ability and of this particular essay.
Hope is not a course of action yet we dwell on it to see us through hard times. War is a time when hope may be all we have, where we strive to continue, despite our deteriorating conditions. The number of people that thoroughly understand this concept is of slim proportions compared to our nation. Personally, I feel that America's people need to better understand why all countries fight, what we all fight for, and how war mentally changes you for life.
If you pay attention in history class, you will see that ever since man has existed, he has been fighting. First he fought with animals because of the survival instinct. Later he fought with himself and others because he was brought up by elders believing in different religions. When the evolved men clashed together, it was not in peace but in war. Each saw the other as a horrid person that should not live all because of religion. From this blossomed extremists, people whose religious beliefs are so strong, they won't stop at anything to try to force others to believe that their religion is the best one, that it is the only religion that could ever be correct. Americans fight for freedom and the freedom of others. We will assist the oppressed so they can have the freedom to choose their religion. All people fight because they think they are right. What seems right to one country may or may not seem right to another country. Modern day wars start by somebody holding a grudge, somebody takin revenge, somebody fighting for the opressed, or by religious extremists, because they think they are correct.
Have you ever sat back after a long day and asked yourself why you do what you do? Most people find their answer to be passion. American soldiers choose to serve for their country, to represent the stars and stripes and the people of our nation, to fight for our freedom and the freedom of others. They are willing to sacrifice themselves for our country and its people because they love freedom with such a great passion, almost nothing can compare. In some other countries, people are forced to serve military time by their government or religious leaders. Typically in those countries, they fight to be in charge of their country and surrounding countries or to impose their religious beliefs upon others. Soldiers and their leaders have so much passion for the numerous reasons to fight that they will often make the Ultimate Sacrifice, whatever their cause, they are willing to die for it.
There are many events that can change the way you look at things and the way you live your life. Events like these will give you memories for the rest of your life and no matter how hard you try, they will stay with you for the rest of your life.Warfare is a gruesome, shocking, and horrific thing that man has created to inflict major pain on each other, both mentally and physically. We have made it all the more dangerous by adding weapons, such as AK-47s, RPGs, Snipers, IEDs, SAMs and many more. After watching somebody die, you will hold onto that image forever. The sights, the sounds, and the pressure of getting all your men out alive. Having one of your platoon members shot off his feet while running for cover only a few feet ahead of you, you will start to question yourself. Why him? Why not me? The fact that a gun had been trained on him and fired and not at you even though you were close enough to feel the impact as bits of shrapnel hitting your flak vest as your partner goes down, will stick in your mind perpetually. The paint may ebb away slowly over time, but the truth of it all will never leave as evidenced by the astounding number of veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. War does horrendous things to not just the soldiers, but anybody involved in warfare, anybody that has seen its monolithic destruction firsthand.
War is a very devastating and extremely important part of our society. I can not stress enough how crucial this subject is in our society. I wish that our country's people could better understand why all countries fight, what we all fight for, and how war mentally changes you for life.
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Find out if your children have some ideas how they could help out the neighbor and make some money doing it. Mowing their lawn or other various chores many neighbors are willing to pay for and help out your kids. The tasks don’t have to take over their whole week, but if they start small and begin generating an income it will start to spark their own drive and creativity. Walk with your kids over to a neighbor’s house you are friendly with and introduce them, but let them make the proposal to help out. It will give them a sense of ownership for helping.
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May 20, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 20, sharon lechter
Find out if your children have some ideas how they could help out the neighbor and make some money doing it. Mowing their lawn or other various chores many neighbors are willing to pay for and help out your kids. The tasks don’t have to take over their whole week, but if they start small and begin generating an income it will start to spark their own drive and creativity. Walk with your kids over to a neighbor’s house you are friendly with and introduce them, but let them make the proposal to help out. It will give them a sense of ownership for helping.
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Find out if your children have some ideas how they could help out the neighbor and make some money doing it. Mowing their lawn or other various chores many neighbors are willing to pay for and help out your kids. The tasks don’t have to take over their whole week, but if they start small and begin generating an income it will start to spark their own drive and creativity. Walk with your kids over to a neighbor’s house you are friendly with and introduce them, but let them make the proposal to help out. It will give them a sense of ownership for helping.
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May 20, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 20, sharon lechter
Find out if your children have some ideas how they could help out the neighbor and make some money doing it. Mowing their lawn or other various chores many neighbors are willing to pay for and help out your kids. The tasks don’t have to take over their whole week, but if they start small and begin generating an income it will start to spark their own drive and creativity. Walk with your kids over to a neighbor’s house you are friendly with and introduce them, but let them make the proposal to help out. It will give them a sense of ownership for helping.
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Hopefully the answer is yes! A lot of us have the tendency to be pack rats and keep every stitch of clothing or toy we have bought for our children. But rarely do we use many of these old items anymore. Wouldn’t you and your children rather sell off unused but still good items and turn them into cash instead? So clean out the closets, attic and basement with your children and show them how they could be making some extra money by selling off old stuff.]]>
May 20, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 19, sharon
Hopefully the answer is yes! A lot of us have the tendency to be pack rats and keep every stitch of clothing or toy we have bought for our children. But rarely do we use many of these old items anymore. Wouldn’t you and your children rather sell off unused but still good items and turn them into cash instead? So clean out the closets, attic and basement with your children and show them how they could be making some extra money by selling off old stuff.
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Hopefully the answer is yes! A lot of us have the tendency to be pack rats and keep every stitch of clothing or toy we have bought for our children. But rarely do we use many of these old items anymore. Wouldn’t you and your children rather sell off unused but still good items and turn them into cash instead? So clean out the closets, attic and basement with your children and show them how they could be making some extra money by selling off old stuff.]]>
May 20, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 19, sharon
Hopefully the answer is yes! A lot of us have the tendency to be pack rats and keep every stitch of clothing or toy we have bought for our children. But rarely do we use many of these old items anymore. Wouldn’t you and your children rather sell off unused but still good items and turn them into cash instead? So clean out the closets, attic and basement with your children and show them how they could be making some extra money by selling off old stuff.
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This is another great question to find out what kind of charitable activities your kids are into. It can also be a great opportunity to help out the neighbors or a family friend. Perhaps as a weekly charitable act your kids can help the neighbor pick the acorns up off their lawn, help an elderly person with some of their groceries or a number of different things. Think of it as a way to instill philanthropy. Take their ideas into consideration and try to make them happen first before suggesting some of your own.]]>
May 20, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 18, sharon
This is another great question to find out what kind of charitable activities your kids are into. It can also be a great opportunity to help out the neighbors or a family friend. Perhaps as a weekly charitable act your kids can help the neighbor pick the acorns up off their lawn, help an elderly person with some of their groceries or a number of different things. Think of it as a way to instill philanthropy. Take their ideas into consideration and try to make them happen first before suggesting some of your own.
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This is another great question to find out what kind of charitable activities your kids are into. It can also be a great opportunity to help out the neighbors or a family friend. Perhaps as a weekly charitable act your kids can help the neighbor pick the acorns up off their lawn, help an elderly person with some of their groceries or a number of different things. Think of it as a way to instill philanthropy. Take their ideas into consideration and try to make them happen first before suggesting some of your own.]]>
May 20, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 18, sharon
This is another great question to find out what kind of charitable activities your kids are into. It can also be a great opportunity to help out the neighbors or a family friend. Perhaps as a weekly charitable act your kids can help the neighbor pick the acorns up off their lawn, help an elderly person with some of their groceries or a number of different things. Think of it as a way to instill philanthropy. Take their ideas into consideration and try to make them happen first before suggesting some of your own.
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Kids of different ages could have different ideas. The important thing is to listen to what they might do and suggest some ideas of your own. Maybe they can cut down on the water bill by taking quicker showers or cutting back costs on gas for the car by consolidating trips.
It’s possible they come up with an idea of their own that you might have never thought of and is quite good. Their idea could also be to not cut down on bills, but bring in additional income and how they might help do that. Whatever it is, listen and work with their ideas.
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May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 17, sharon
Kids of different ages could have different ideas. The important thing is to listen to what they might do and suggest some ideas of your own. Maybe they can cut down on the water bill by taking quicker showers or cutting back costs on gas for the car by consolidating trips.
It’s possible they come up with an idea of their own that you might have never thought of and is quite good. Their idea could also be to not cut down on bills, but bring in additional income and how they might help do that. Whatever it is, listen and work with their ideas.
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Kids of different ages could have different ideas. The important thing is to listen to what they might do and suggest some ideas of your own. Maybe they can cut down on the water bill by taking quicker showers or cutting back costs on gas for the car by consolidating trips.
It’s possible they come up with an idea of their own that you might have never thought of and is quite good. Their idea could also be to not cut down on bills, but bring in additional income and how they might help do that. Whatever it is, listen and work with their ideas.
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May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 17, sharon
Kids of different ages could have different ideas. The important thing is to listen to what they might do and suggest some ideas of your own. Maybe they can cut down on the water bill by taking quicker showers or cutting back costs on gas for the car by consolidating trips.
It’s possible they come up with an idea of their own that you might have never thought of and is quite good. Their idea could also be to not cut down on bills, but bring in additional income and how they might help do that. Whatever it is, listen and work with their ideas.
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Children usually react in two different ways; they share their new toys with their friends, or they hold it over them and taunt them with it. Most of it is a reasonably good natured competitive spirit, but you should take the opportunity whenever possible to teach your kids to be sharers and to let others enjoy the benefits they have received. It is a philosophy they can use throughout their life and is essential in being an entrepreneur and a good steward of the business community.
Giving back has many of its own rewards and it is never too early to being learning that lesson.
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May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 16, sharon
Children usually react in two different ways; they share their new toys with their friends, or they hold it over them and taunt them with it. Most of it is a reasonably good natured competitive spirit, but you should take the opportunity whenever possible to teach your kids to be sharers and to let others enjoy the benefits they have received. It is a philosophy they can use throughout their life and is essential in being an entrepreneur and a good steward of the business community.
Giving back has many of its own rewards and it is never too early to being learning that lesson.
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Children usually react in two different ways; they share their new toys with their friends, or they hold it over them and taunt them with it. Most of it is a reasonably good natured competitive spirit, but you should take the opportunity whenever possible to teach your kids to be sharers and to let others enjoy the benefits they have received. It is a philosophy they can use throughout their life and is essential in being an entrepreneur and a good steward of the business community.
Giving back has many of its own rewards and it is never too early to being learning that lesson.
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May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 16, sharon
Children usually react in two different ways; they share their new toys with their friends, or they hold it over them and taunt them with it. Most of it is a reasonably good natured competitive spirit, but you should take the opportunity whenever possible to teach your kids to be sharers and to let others enjoy the benefits they have received. It is a philosophy they can use throughout their life and is essential in being an entrepreneur and a good steward of the business community.
Giving back has many of its own rewards and it is never too early to being learning that lesson.
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Your kids may shrug off this question or not. It is always good to know how your children react when their friends get cool new toys though. Now I’m not advocating every time your children’s friends get a toy to go out and buy them one too – exactly the opposite.
Knowing how your kids react to this kind of influencer though is important. Maybe you can do one of your free and fun activities with them to take their mind off this and show them they are special in their own right. This will help them learn to value more of what matters and less about every new bauble or toy.
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May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 15, sharon
Your kids may shrug off this question or not. It is always good to know how your children react when their friends get cool new toys though. Now I’m not advocating every time your children’s friends get a toy to go out and buy them one too – exactly the opposite.
Knowing how your kids react to this kind of influencer though is important. Maybe you can do one of your free and fun activities with them to take their mind off this and show them they are special in their own right. This will help them learn to value more of what matters and less about every new bauble or toy.
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Your kids may shrug off this question or not. It is always good to know how your children react when their friends get cool new toys though. Now I’m not advocating every time your children’s friends get a toy to go out and buy them one too – exactly the opposite.
Knowing how your kids react to this kind of influencer though is important. Maybe you can do one of your free and fun activities with them to take their mind off this and show them they are special in their own right. This will help them learn to value more of what matters and less about every new bauble or toy.
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May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 15, sharon
Your kids may shrug off this question or not. It is always good to know how your children react when their friends get cool new toys though. Now I’m not advocating every time your children’s friends get a toy to go out and buy them one too – exactly the opposite.
Knowing how your kids react to this kind of influencer though is important. Maybe you can do one of your free and fun activities with them to take their mind off this and show them they are special in their own right. This will help them learn to value more of what matters and less about every new bauble or toy.
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For most kids it will be. After all, their favorite charity isn’t posting billboards and ads at every turn. But instilling a sense of charity and showing them how to give back to the community should be an important part of their life. Find out if they have any desire to help one cause or another and try to put it into action.
Visit a soup kitchen and help out if that is what they like to do, or donate old clothes to the Salvation Army. Try to encourage whatever their charitable passions are and they will reap the rewards from helping throughout their lives.
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May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 14, sharon
For most kids it will be. After all, their favorite charity isn’t posting billboards and ads at every turn. But instilling a sense of charity and showing them how to give back to the community should be an important part of their life. Find out if they have any desire to help one cause or another and try to put it into action.
Visit a soup kitchen and help out if that is what they like to do, or donate old clothes to the Salvation Army. Try to encourage whatever their charitable passions are and they will reap the rewards from helping throughout their lives.
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For most kids it will be. After all, their favorite charity isn’t posting billboards and ads at every turn. But instilling a sense of charity and showing them how to give back to the community should be an important part of their life. Find out if they have any desire to help one cause or another and try to put it into action.
Visit a soup kitchen and help out if that is what they like to do, or donate old clothes to the Salvation Army. Try to encourage whatever their charitable passions are and they will reap the rewards from helping throughout their lives.
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May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk 14, sharon
For most kids it will be. After all, their favorite charity isn’t posting billboards and ads at every turn. But instilling a sense of charity and showing them how to give back to the community should be an important part of their life. Find out if they have any desire to help one cause or another and try to put it into action.
Visit a soup kitchen and help out if that is what they like to do, or donate old clothes to the Salvation Army. Try to encourage whatever their charitable passions are and they will reap the rewards from helping throughout their lives.
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Your kids may see the situation quite differently than you do! But sometimes the way they ask for things are not appropriate or the best way to reasonably ask for them. Try to instill in them a sense of self-ownership and make them earn what it is they want. That can be through letting them control their own set spending limits or coaching them when they are being obstinate, instead of just bowing down and purchasing things for them. Whatever your method if you can make them realize the value of the things they want, they will be better prepared to function in the real working world.]]>
May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk, 13, sharon
Your kids may see the situation quite differently than you do! But sometimes the way they ask for things are not appropriate or the best way to reasonably ask for them. Try to instill in them a sense of self-ownership and make them earn what it is they want. That can be through letting them control their own set spending limits or coaching them when they are being obstinate, instead of just bowing down and purchasing things for them. Whatever your method if you can make them realize the value of the things they want, they will be better prepared to function in the real working world.
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Your kids may see the situation quite differently than you do! But sometimes the way they ask for things are not appropriate or the best way to reasonably ask for them. Try to instill in them a sense of self-ownership and make them earn what it is they want. That can be through letting them control their own set spending limits or coaching them when they are being obstinate, instead of just bowing down and purchasing things for them. Whatever your method if you can make them realize the value of the things they want, they will be better prepared to function in the real working world.]]>
May 17, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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money talk, 13, sharon
Your kids may see the situation quite differently than you do! But sometimes the way they ask for things are not appropriate or the best way to reasonably ask for them. Try to instill in them a sense of self-ownership and make them earn what it is they want. That can be through letting them control their own set spending limits or coaching them when they are being obstinate, instead of just bowing down and purchasing things for them. Whatever your method if you can make them realize the value of the things they want, they will be better prepared to function in the real working world.
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You may or may not have any idea what the answer to this question will be. It could be an expensive and flashy toy, or it could be a treasured stuffed animal or other item from when they were younger. What this will give you is a good bearing on some of the things your child values. Ask them their top five. Try to show them that some of the best things they ever bought might not necessarily be the most expensive. Think of examples to help them find other items like these.]]>
May 12, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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sharon, money talk, question 12
You may or may not have any idea what the answer to this question will be. It could be an expensive and flashy toy, or it could be a treasured stuffed animal or other item from when they were younger. What this will give you is a good bearing on some of the things your child values. Ask them their top five. Try to show them that some of the best things they ever bought might not necessarily be the most expensive. Think of examples to help them find other items like these.
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You may or may not have any idea what the answer to this question will be. It could be an expensive and flashy toy, or it could be a treasured stuffed animal or other item from when they were younger. What this will give you is a good bearing on some of the things your child values. Ask them their top five. Try to show them that some of the best things they ever bought might not necessarily be the most expensive. Think of examples to help them find other items like these.]]>
May 12, 2009 by Sharon Lechter
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sharon, money talk, question 12
You may or may not have any idea what the answer to this question will be. It could be an expensive and flashy toy, or it could be a treasured stuffed animal or other item from when they were younger. What this will give you is a good bearing on some of the things your child values. Ask them their top five. Try to show them that some of the best things they ever bought might not necessarily be the most expensive. Think of examples to help them find other items like these.
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