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1.) Some lyrics in Rap music should be banned because they incite violence
2.) Women are best suited as caregivers rather than corporate executives
3.) The grading system at our school should be a simple pass/fail rather than letter grades
4.) Public schools should enforce a dress code to prohibit distraction
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18 comments:
#4 I believe that public schools should enforce a dress code to prevent distractions. I went to a private school for elementary and had a very strict dress code. At the time I hated it, but looking back it was the best idea- children were not judged for their clothing, but for their academic merits. School could be concentrated on, and it was even a lot cheaper for parents spending money on school clothes.
Sara Lacny
1.) Some lyrics in Rap music should be banned because they incite violence
I think that any musician has the right to produce any kind of lyrics they want. If someone does not agree with it then don't listen to it and don't allow your kids to listen to it. If you're old enough to understand what a rap artist is meaning by their lyrics I feel as if you should be able to make the right choice and avoid violent behavior. Someone who listens to rap and is violent I think it doesn't come from the music, more so where they come from and how they are raised.
Kristen Barr
1) I agree that the lyrics in rap music should be left as they are for the listener to decide. I'll admit that I'm not a huge rap fan and some of the lyrics I personally don't enjoy. At the same time I understand that people express feelings and emotions in various ways. MOST of the rappers do not themselves engage in such violence even when they may use it in their songs. Parents need to take responsibility for what their children listen to. And as adults listening to music we need to be intelligent enough to know NOT to copy stupid violent acts. Take responsibility for yourself.
~Cheryl Winslow
4.) Public schools should enforce a dress code to prohibit distraction:
I agree, that public schools should enforce a dress code, because this helps children with their academics. School is about learning and not about what you wear to class. I feel that when you have a dress code, this better helps a child focus better in school to acheive better grades.
Ciara Hughes
2.) I completely disagree on this comment that women are best suited as caregivers rather than corporate executives. The world is changing and women work just as hard as men, sometimes even harder. Women shouldn't be judged on whether or not they have a family. Family and work are two seperate entities and one shouldn't affect another.
-Caroline Suitch
I also disagree on the comment that women are best suited as caregivers than corporate executives. The world isn't the way it was years ago when the woman's sole purpose was to be taking care of the house and the children. Today women can be the head of a company just as any male can be. Roles have even reversed in some cases, where the woman goes to work and the man stays home. Women are just as capable of running a company as men are. Lots of times people tend to have a female boss over a male boss. Times have changed.
Kristina Knight
#4 Public Schools Should Enfore a Dress Code to Prohibit Distraction
Ciara said that schools should enfore a dress code because it forces children to focus on getting better grade. And it also focuses academics rather than what children are wearing to school each day.
I agree with this I went to a school system where uniforms were not enforced. I think that if there had been a uniform code it would have saved me time in the mornings. It also would have helped me focus on more the more important picture than just what kind of clothes I was wearing. I think uniforms benefit students more in helping them develop better relationships and focus more on school. I also think it is cheaper for parents.
Julianne Petricini
As Julianne said before me, so far our classmates believe dress codes are good for students because it helps them focus on school instead of their looks.
I disagree. I believe students should be able to express themselves with their music, hair, and even clothes. Without a difference in clothing, everyone looks the same and personality is lost. Students should not be forced to all conform to one look.
-Jenna Hoskinson
2) Women are best suited as caregivers rather than corporate executives
I agree with both Caroline and Kristina. Times are changing and women do work just as hard as men. It’s sad that they have to work harder to be in the same position as a man while still getting paid less. Personally, I feel that having children is a full time job in itself so if a woman had children I would think she had patience, was a hard worker and had great stamina. Also, women tend to be more tactful which is great when giving constructive criticism to employees. All of these things are great qualities to have as a corporate executive.
-Corrina Mohr
4.) Public schools should enforce a dress code to prohibit distraction
I dont think there should so much be a dress code more like guidelines. Like you can have your pants sagging so low you see undergarments. It looks so ridiculous. I went to a private school my whole life. So I always had a dress code/uniform. It really does change the way the students act. They dont act like there are just hanging out. Things are taken a little more seriously when you arent dressed like you are just at the mall, with your friends.
I have to agree with shannon, when students have a dress code they seem to take their studies more seriously. In my high school girls would always get in trouble for the belly shirts and ripped pants and guys would get in trouble for the saggy pants. I think that with a dress code you are able to get rid of all the unnecessary distractions and focus more on school work.
Caroline Rojas
3.) The grading system at our school should be a simple pass/fail rather than letter grades
I disagree with this statement completely. Life is not simply a pass/fail situation. People are not either 100% successful or 100% failures. How well a person does depends on how much work he or she does. There are different degrees of success. The school system reflects this aspect of life with the A, B, C, D, F grading system.
Jon O'Camb
I do believe that Caroline is right by saying that public schools should follow a dress code, altough I dont think it should go as extreme as to having school uniforms. I believe that clothing is a way to allow students to express themselves. In my high school school there was restrictions to how short the girls skirts could be and how low kids wore their jeans. I believe this is the best dress code for students.
Mark Beckman
I believe the statement about women being better care givers than executives, is basically gender stereotype. Women can and have done this many times over. Sometimes the fact that they are a parent could help them in the work place
Casey O
I agree with Kristen about the rap lyrics causing violence. But, I think that even the people who are old enough to listen to these lyrics aren't always the brightest and may make poor decisions to be more like the celebrity. Most rappers are associated with violence, either being shot or shooting someone. When people who don't know any better hear this and hear these lyrics they may try to be like the celebrity...as strange as that sounds.
I agree with Kristen about the rap lyrics causing violence. But, I think that even the people who are old enough to listen to these lyrics aren't always the brightest and may make poor decisions to be more like the celebrity. Most rappers are associated with violence, either being shot or shooting someone. When people who don't know any better hear this and hear these lyrics they may try to be like the celebrity...as strange as that sounds.
-Michelle Pignatiello
4.) Public schools should enforce a dress code to prohibit distraction.
The majority of students that have commented on this topic agree that there are benefits to schools enforcing dress codes and/or guidelines. The primary benefit is the ability for students to focus on academics, saves time in the morning, develop better relationships with peers, cheaper for parents, and prevents unnecessary distractions in the school and classroom. It was also discussed that when everyone dresses the same they are are unable to express who they are as individuals.
All of the above comments showed genuine concern for the issue of enforcing a dress code that will prohibit distractions. The ideas the school may have in mind may be different than that of the students. The students are left in the dark and the word "enforced" is not a word that carries a lot of positive weight. I think it very important, particularly in upper grade levels, if a dress code is found to be necessary the school board and the students work together to come up with an agreeable dress code. This allows the opportunity for involvement and some very innovative ideas the school board may overlook.
To alleviate future problems uniforms should be written into the dress code policy when children enter elementary school ... the children and parents know from day one what will be expected throughout the next thirteen years with no questions ask.
Karen Reese
Kristen thinks there is no reason to ban any lyrics in rap music because violence is not caused by rap music. I don't think that violence isn't a product of where you are from but who you are around. In that sense I agree with the second part aout the way a person is raised. Although being raised in an area that is steeped in violence may breed that for some of the people within it, it doesn't have to.
Music doesn't make people do anything; music records the way people already are and brings it to light.
Bill Eckert
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