Sunday, November 22, 2009

2109 Family

What I think a family unit will look like in 100 years.
Although we hear that history repeats itself, I think the family unit will not. Families in 2109 will be much smaller than they are today or have been in the past. One hundred years ago, you had very large families with many children. In the future I see 1 to 2 children at best. Also the closeness that a family has had in the past will be forgotten. I think that we will be in a world more techological than today. I believe communication within the family will be in computerized in some shape or form and not face to face. I do not think there will be time enought for putting families first and sharing quality time together. I fear that family as we know it is endangered. I can only hope that history will repeat itself and that I am wrong about what the family will look like in 2109. I do hope that as the world evolves, we can protect what is sacred, the family unit.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Various Communities and Their Characteristics

When you think of a community, you usually think about the area you live in. That is one definition of a community. However, there are many other forms of communities that can be categorized as social groups. Social groups (communities) usually share a common interest that bonds them together. Some examples of different social groups (communities) are related to age, religious or church groups, academic groups, political groups, and even recreational groups. An example of the an age related community would be elderly communities, nursing homes or assisted living housing. These groups usually have similar interests that bind them together such as bingo, domino's, card games or just sitting around talking about their grandchildren. The church group or community has a strong bond through God. This group usually supports one another and lifts each other up in spirit and faith. An example of different academic groups or communities would be those majoring in the same field, for instance nursing students share a common bond in studying nursing and helping others. Political groups or communities would be an example of democrats and republicans. Each group shares a common bond of supporting different areas in politics. Recreational groups or communities could be your YMCA community or your Titan's fans. Each group is bonded together by a common interest. YMCA members share the interest in health and wellness, where as the titan community love and support their team. These are just a few examples of different types of communities and their particular interests that bond them together. How many communities do you belong to?

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Reality Shows

Honor codes

I do believe that Honor Codes hold students accountable for academic honesty. Its one thing to say something but quiet another to put it in writing. When students put a pledge in writing it helps them to stick to their written promise much better than just words. Somtimes people sayd things but dont really intend on keeping their word, but if you ask someone to put it in writing, that takes on a whole different meaning. It holds you accountable and makes you think twice and seriously about what you are pledging to do. I am supportive of the honor codes and hope that it continues in the future.