What is the true definition of family? Over the years the definition may have some similarities to those of the past but in some ways, it has changed drastically in today's day and age. The traditiona…
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Millions of children have died at the hands of their parents. Many more are mistreated or abandoned. Licensing parents could prevent this. If parents should or shouldn't get a license to become a pare…
Love is just an illusion. Emotion is all that it is. It's about excitement and intrigue when it should be about sobriety and facts. The benefits of arranged marriage outweigh those of love marriage du…
It was May 28, 2020, a beautiful, sunny day when I got a text that my baby sister was about to be born. I had just gotten back from playing soccer outside in Phys Ed, when I opened my gym locker, chec…
Many parents and guardians think that children shouldn't get a choice in their custody placement because they can't make reasonable decisions as children and decide things for their life. They believe…
A parent is either a mother or a father figure that loves guides and takes good care of his or her biological or non-biological child. In fact, it is one of the toughest as well as the most essential …
The testable question I chose for this project is does a parent's fingerprint have an effect on their child's fingerprint? I chose this topic because I viewed it as something fascinating and interesti…
Families in America have evolved dramatically over the years, and some are unsure whether this is for the better or for the worse. There is a recurrent discussion about whether a nuclear or extende…
In the United States, many families want to adopt from foster care. Statistics show about 117,000 children in foster care were waiting to be adopted in 2020. Adoption rates were at an all-time high in…
Families have long been the staple of American society. Families have changed drastically over the years. A generation ago, families were patriarchal with the dad making money to support the family an…
Are you one of those people that gets easily irritated with your siblings when they make a lot of noise when you're studying? If you're like me, perhaps this article can help you find a solution. It i…
Spanking is the act of using physical force to slap someone's buttock, that is usually performed out of frustration. Many adults still use this form of punishment and they should not be able to do so.…
As a kid, I used to have a lot of birthday parties. The corn maze, animal shelters, and indoor playgrounds housed the big events of my weekend. To someone looking in, especially to the kids attending …
Have you ever wondered how could you ever sneak out during curfew? This is a common thought among teenagers, especially those with strict parents. There might be a party that you do not want to miss o…
I believe that anyone should have the right to marry, same-sex or not. I believe that the point of marriage is love, and to have same-sex marriage be illegal just because it's between people of the sa…
A hero is someone who gives of themselves selflessly until they have nothing left to give. They reveal themselves in the hardest of times, not for fame, glory, or money they do it because it is in the…
Do you wish your parents gave you money to spend on a regular basis? Some parents across the country give their children a weekly allowance regardless of their behavior to teach them financial respons…
The first time I went on vacation with my parents, I was extremely excited. I was 14, fresh out of middle school, and I felt like I was the only child my age who hadn't gone on a vacation. So when my…
The dictionary defines legacies as anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor. Legacies are sometimes are things you must live up to or what you are expected to do. It is i…
Superman is one of the biggest superheroes around on television however there are more superheroes than you see on fantasy shows. A lot of people in my life could be my superhero but a superhero who d…
The American family no longer has a dominant form. We have evolved from the privileged norm, the nuclear family, to a diverse ray of new families that triggers a feeling of lost traditions to some of …
Growing up with siblings can be a curse and a blessing, it depends on what you make of it. I got lucky enough to grow up being the oldest of two siblings. I consider this a blessing. Of course, they …
Hi Grandma it's Saul. I know you aren't here to actually read this letter but writing to you makes me feel less sad and gives me more comfort because it gives me the feeling that your presence is trul…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought various couples closer; however, on the contrary, it has also had a negative impact on others. Washington DC has been in lockdown since April 2020, causing major issu…
Sunsets aren't always the end, but rather a way to say a temporary goodbye. When I was younger, my father used to travel a lot for his job, so we started a tradition as a way to say goodbye. When my f…
The biggest influence in my life up to this moment has been my sister, Ilana. Throughout my entire life, from my birth onward she has continued being a blend of irritation, support, and compassion. Th…
In October 2019 my life changed, possibly forever. Most of my family on my dad's side lives in Virginia and that I accepted my aunt and uncle in New Jersey for 7 years. My parents lived in Virginia fo…
There she was my go to, my confidante, my secret keeper, my everything, my sister. I have dreaded this day for the past year and it's finally here.The day that she had always dreamed of and the day I …
