Category: Adult

We live in a society where people, especially young adults, are constantly striving to be original. Many go so far as to denounce the original, classifying it as mainstream, while those perpetrating unoriginal acts are deemed as posers. Whether we like to admit it or not, we live in a society where almost every aspect…

The use of good language that is used between parents and with young children has actually used a good and correct choice of words. The choice of words used by parents is definitely more formal and usually more free in the choice of words, but if the choice of words chosen by children is a…

Students and adolescents all over the world use YouTube as a form of entertainment, and learning. With growing usage of YouTube by students, it has become an addiction with many students using it an unhealthy amount which comprises their academic performance and ability to complete assignments. Adolescents will use YouTube primarily as entertainment and will…

What is child-directed speech In comparison to adult-directed speech, CDS or motherese talk is characterized by a drastically altered vocal pitch, amplitude and speech rate. The vocabulary is simplified, and melodic patterns are noticeable (Broesch and Bryant 2015: 1). The main features that makes child different from adult-directed speeches are its short utterances and its…

Introduction Curiosity has led me to a love of learning and to share what I have learned. My belief that interests and experiences play a key role in learning and my openness to learn and grow, might be why I lean into the progressive and humanistic philosophies both as a learner and an educator (Spencer…

The way a teacher interacts with a student is important in every childs life. Teachers have to be willing to be fair and to show equality, not just one kid should get something over another student. Its either all or none of the students. Having a respectful tone of voice allows the child to be…

Evidence from a rising number of epidemiological and neurobiological studies show that adverse childhood experience (ACE) such as abuse, neglect and related adverse experiences show long lasting impacts on brain function and physical health, resulting in a predisposition to physical and mental health disorders throughout their lives. Community surveys from Europe and worldwide show the…

Historical Perspective on Juvenile Conviction and Moral Development The United States is one of the few countries where minors can be transferred from the juvenile court system to the adult court system. When working with juveniles, the question tends to revolve around knowing right from wrong. The legal system wants to know at what age…

Obesity among adults is a rampant problem worldwide. Being obese means a person has an excessive accumulation of body fat. It can be very dangerous and even life threatening to some. Its not just being fat. Obesity is a major contributor to preventable, fatal diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and more.…

One century ago, obesity was scarce. Today people all around the world are gaining weight, in America, over 35 percent of adults are currently suffering from obesity or overweight, it has become a serious problem in many countries. Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive consumption of food and lack of physical…