How to help teens with alcohol and drugs?: FINAL REFLECTION

After weeks of researching about teens that do drugs and drink alcohol I still never found the complete answer to my question. If you forgot what my essential question was its "What can we do to help teenagers who do drugs and drink alcohol?".

Even though I never answered my question completely I still found a lot of good information on the topic. I never answered my question because there is no way that we can do to stop teens from doing drugs and drink alcohol. But I did find some programs that try to help. One of the programs that are out there to help is called "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do". The program is free it is for parents, family members, teens, and people who work with teens and families. It is designed to provide education on how to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/drug problems, create a positive attitude towards obtaining help for adolescents with alcohol/drug problems, and increase participants' readiness and ability to address adolescent alcohol/drug problems. I think that this program is a very good program because it is run by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working in diverse settings with substance-involved teens and their families. I think the program is successful because it is run by someone who has experience with teens and alcohol and drugs.

I learned some stuff by doing this research, but I all ready knew a lot of the things I found in my research because I am a teen and I know and understand what teens go threw. But I was surprised by some of the stats I found out during this project. I never knew so many teens started as young as 12 years old. I expected that most started around the age of 14 or 15 because thats when they enter high school. I did learn some ways that I could use to help people I know that have trouble with alcohol and drugs. But I think there is NO! way at all we can prevent people from doing it. The only way I think we could do that is if you are around the person 24/7. But everyone knows that would be impossible. So we have to find more ways on doing so.

Yahoo and Google helped me a lot in my research. It was very helpful because all I had to do was type in what I was looking for and a whole bunch of links would come up about it. I think I could have done this project with just my knowledge but then again I wouldn't have found out all the stats I did discover. And this was a research project so I guess I couldn't have done it on my own.

I think a good way I could pass the information on that I found would to make a short video explaining all the risks that comes with drugs and alcohol. I also thought of finding out a real life situation about a teen that had trouble with drugs or alcohol so people can see that alcohol and drugs are a real problem and not just something they talk about.

What keeps people from traveling?: FINAL REFLECTION

In this project I have learned a lot about peoples fears of airplanes after the tragedy of September 11,2001. Their concerns on travel safety are very strong. Even if most people are afraid of flying alot still travel as much as they use to travel before September 11,2001. But in other points of views people don't really care about what happens, they say "if it happens, it happens".

This research has been a very successful project. I have found many articles on Google and on Infotrac. It was a little tough to find articles at Google.com, but when I started using Infotrac it gave me even more choices and it was easier to find what I wanted. With all the information that I found I may use it for future reference, to stay alert.

I think this was an okay project. It gave me a chance in finding out alot of information on what keeps people from traveling nowadays. Many people not only fear the fact that another 9/11 may happen but they also have phobias. Phobias such as acrophobia which is the fear of heights and claustrophobia the fear of enclosed spaces. I find it that this project shows us how to search for information that you are interested or concerned on.

I believe all this information can be useful for people that want to know about others feelings about flying or traveling. And not only about flying, many people fear for traveling on the road. They have safety concerns about it, they even had a conference called the safety conference discussing how to stay safe at the thruway while traveling on the road.

I believe this project relates just a little to me for the fact that I can be acrophobic most of the time. This may happen while on the plane, roof , roller coaster. So here I end my search for What keeps people from traveling?.

My Final Reflection on "The best method of Discipline for children."

DISCIPLINE:
Comes from the Latin word disciplina or "instruction"the root discere or "to learn",converts into "disciple" or "pupil."So it means to instruct,be it a person or animal in this case a child.In this field it refers to methods of modeling your child's character.Teaching them what is acceptable behavior in our society and what method of discipline you use be it "spanking's or timeouts"and figuring out which is best for a child's healthy development.

I have researched this topic and found out some very interesting facts.I found out that this is a very hot topic in our global society it is a global controversy.I started my research not knowing a clue none of this,or the fact that so many countries and states have either started or completely abolished CP.Also how many people are fighting to ban it or keep it.The fight also has the U.N. in it they are trying very hard and persistent to abolish CP by2009 trying to pass "The Child Discipline Bill"to end all "spankings" even within the child's household.(end corporal punishment.org)So far Romania,Germany,Israel,Sweden,Spain,and the first Latin American state to achieve full prohibition of CP then followed Venezuela.Since the 1970's global acceleration progress towards prohibition on CP has sharply increased 250%.

The "spanking"of children is as old as the "bible days."Most religions agree with it in the bible it says"If the child is not given the rod it will spoil"and many agree and disagree.(CP_prosecutions)believe that reasonable CP is a fundamental right of parents and that like-minded citizens should contact public officials to condemn any direct or indirect attempt to outlaw spanking.(Piaget Theory of cognitive development)Piaget was a French speaking Swiss theorist.He said that"children learn through hands-on experience and that the parents role is in helping them to interact and construct."I personally completely agree with Mr.Piaget as a kid I learned the best way I learned something was by hands-on experience.When just told how to do things not showed hands-on I tend to struggle but when taught hands-on I excelled and learnt whatever I was learning very quickly.(wikipedia.org)Family specialists have found and agreed that using physical force,threats,and put-downs can effect a child in a negative way causing many mental and emotional problems for the child.Twenty studies have found that CP is associated with the probability of mental health problems.Which means that if you "Whoop"your kids they are saying that they will have more mental problems.12 out of 13 studies found that CP is associated with higher delinquent and anti-social behavior,also that kids tend to approve more of peer violence.(Good,1999)study showed CP was also associated with suicidal thoughts,alcohol abuse,spousal abuse,and feelings of depression,(Mahoney,Donnelly 2000)also causes ADHD/disruptive behavior disorder,mood swings/anxiety disorder.Research says that "spanking"teaches the child that violence is appropriate and an"ok"way to settle a dispute thus comes the approval of peer violence.An interview of an unknown man gave his thoughts on CP(CP_prosecutions)"I believe that reasonable CP is a fundamental right of parents,and that like-minded citizens should contact public officials to condemn any direct or indirect attempt to outlaw spanking.You should know your child and your own limits and what works best with their personality.If you cant control your anger don't because you will leave marks.It should be done out of love not to release your anger never yell at the child or show anger,tell them you love them right after so they don't get the wrong impression,let them know you're teaching them to be a better person."

But many still agree with CP because it is believed to "humble"the child if you agree with this or not it this is the belief of many.Specialists say that you must be firm with your punishment because if you are to "soft"with the child he/she will take advantage knowing you will never really do anything drastic just send them to there room for an hour or so.You must establish at a very young age to the child that you are the "boss"what you say goes and they must obey your command.Specialists say not to be to strict because then they will do many things behind your back because they "want to taste the forbidden fruit"or so to say,because you allow them to do nothing.This I find very truthful because how many people you know have done things because there parent/s do not allow them to do not a thing in the world,so they do it when there is no authority to control them.The parent must remember that they are the "teacher"and probably the single most important figure in the child's life.Through them they will learn what's right and wrong,morals,and values of life"You raise an animal you'll get an animal for a child"is my belief.

In retrospect I believe there is no number 1 method or better way to discipline your child.(Missouri University)Has conducted research that contradicts that of others,about the mental health problems it causes.They say that if "spankings"is part of the child's culture then it negates these mental health issues such as anxiety disorder,substance abuse,and depression,etc.At the end of the day it is your child and everyone is unique/different.Whatever method you want to use for your child be it "spankings"or "timeouts"or maybe a mix of both remember you are the "teacher"of the child and you know what's best for your child.Just remember to show your child love and the right thing to do to be a good member of society.One thing I can tell you for a fact is that all this research I have done will most likely stay with me for the rest of my life.I started this research on a topic I taught I knew very well but trust me I was wrong this is a global controversy.I had no idea about it,it has opened my eyes to things I never knew.Hopefully those who read all this have learned something new and also opens your/there eyes like it did mine and helps brings you to conscience on this global controversy.

Final Reflection

After weeks of researching and having to switch my orriginal question I stil have not found one deffinte answer for my question. I concluded that many things cause the economy to flex and there is not too much people can do about it

During my reaserch i learned many things that i didnt know befor. I learned that not one thing effects the economy more then the next. Everything effects it in its own way and the outcome is equaly devestating to the economny. When i first started the project my question was "how does lack of education effect the economy" and I learned that it dosn't realy effect the economy at all. And I was surprised with that dicovery because I thought that it would have a large effect on the economy if education was going down the drain.

Another way this project was susccessful was it helped me learn about the american economy and how it works. I learned how people rate the economy and how the economy can make or break our entire nation. I also learned how to use online search engines and data bases to help me answer a question. Mr malley also showed us differnt ways to search that will give us the best results for our topic.

Now that I have all my information I would like to put together some kind of presentation or podcast to share what i have learned with my classmates. I was also thinking of making a short one maybe two minute film.

A.O. 5th post

As i become closer to my quest of discovering the true identity and authenticity of Malcolm X's reasoning, I've came to a point were it is time to ask the people how they view my topic. While in class recently i was thinking to my self,the many ideas and outlooks of Malcolm's existence began to plague me. This man single handily embodied the voice of a whole race to ultimately insure the just treatment of his people.An on this I interviewed two of my peers,Mr. Jamal Campbell 17 of Buffalo NY,and Mr.Patrick Taylor also of buffalo,NY. Now these young men are of different races,Mr.Taylor of Irish decent and Mr.Campbell of African American decent.Both of these two young men are friends of mine,I asked Mr.Taylor how he felt on Mr.X view's on the "White man".He told me,that due to the time and certain issues taken place at the time his perception seemed fair.I also asked if alive today how would he perceive the status of race relation Mr.Taylor connived if alive to he might approach his outlook on more of a subtle term.Now i asked Mr.Campbell the same question,he indulged,that Mr.X was an icon,he was a pioneer in the Field civil rights.He also told me that Mr.X's view were a bit solid,they were in the best interest for change.If alive today he would be still fighting for the black people,and there just place in the world.

Global view on CP

In my research I have found new and very interesting views on CP, did you know Martin Luther King J.R. never spanked any of his kids,this was found out in a recent interview with his oldest child.Globally.I have recently found out(endcorporalpunishment.org)that 23 states have full prohibition on CP of children.Also New Zealand has passed the Child Discipline Bill(2007)which completely outlaws all forms of CP.After wards many countries including Romania,Greece,Sweden,Spain(most recent),Germany,Israel,and many others followed.The fight to end the "spanking" of children has become a very big issue and I was not aware of how seriously the world is trying to end it.The UN is trying to pass a universal prohibition on CP by 2009 and it is really "gunning"for it so far it looks like there gonna get it.A big reason they want to end it is because they want to end violence ,they believe that spanking teaches kids that violence is an appropriate way to treat one who offends(U.N.).
Most Christian's believe in CP ,"If child is not given the rod it will spoil".They believe you should inflict just enough pain to let the child no it is not acceptable.An interview of an unknown man gave his thoughts on CP(CP_prosecutions)"I believe that reasonable CP is a fundamental right of parents,and that like-minded citizens should contact public officials to condemn any direct or indirect attempt to outlaw spanking.You should know your child and your own limits and what works best with their personality.If you cant control your anger don't because you will leave marks.It should be done out of love not to release your anger never yell at the child or show anger,tell them you love them right after so they don't get the wrong impression,let them know you're teaching them to be a better person."
I agree completely with his opinion you should always show you're kids love never anger.So that they never get the wrong impression of there spankings let them know it is for the better to teach them to be a better.To make them a better member of society"not a Charles Manson of society."
cp_prosecutions-owner@yahoogroups.com. "parenting." CP_prosecutions. 2007. cp_prosecutions-owner@yahoogroups.com. 19 May 2008 .endallcorporal.orgporalpunishment.. "end all corporal punishment of all children." end all corporal punishment of all children. 2007-8. endcororgporalpunishment.. 19 May 2008 .

"People still travel alot after 9/11"

According to this article (Business and Company ASAP) people still travel as much as they use to and airlines are full after the attack of 9/11. They are finding out if its business people that travel more than others. They said hat people feel that if something happens it happens, its like they don't care anymore about what could happen in a plane.

People actually discuss safety issues about traveling in cars. People worry about car crashes while traveling in the thruway. Breakout sessions identified the need for education of all people traveling on roadways and suggested public service announcements and other media messages on safety.( Safety conference). So people keep on traveling but with even more safety measures to feel safe enough to go on a trip!


"Safety conference." Construction Bulletin 293.17 (April 28, 2008): 3. Business and Company ASAP. Gale. McKinley High School. 19 May 2008
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A.O:4th Post

Mr.X,was a man of many extremities.Coming from a poor up bringing and the becoming something that no one that was possible.Early life was no joke for Mr.X with seven siblings,he was almost on his own in a sense.I believe that if your up bringing is harder,your outcome in life will be much more sweet.Coming from nothing to becoming one of the most sought out speakers in the world is a vast change.Mr.X was for the black people,for just treatment of his people by any means necessary.

"CONNECTION BETWWEN 9/11 AND THE TRAVEL BUSINESS"

I searched for "about travel" at infotrac. I found an article called "Seeing the light " by Alan Fredericks. He talks about the impact that resulted in traveling businesses after the tragedy that happened at 9/11. "It seems trivial to be concerned about the economic impact of the attacks when so many people lost their lives on that day" (Seeing the light). Travel businesses were supposed to return to it previous state in 2004. According to this article, Americans are less interested in flying since September 11,2001. Because of this tragedy Americans will not travel far away and they will stay at their comfortable homes where they feel safe from another 9/11 from happening. Travel Weekly issued an article about airline seat portions being increased because of potential long-haul traffic."But barring another awful event, we are moving out of the cloud of 9/11 and beginning to see the light" (seeing the light).


Fredericks, Alan. "Seeing the light." Travel Weekly 63.45 (Nov 8, 2004): 76(1). Business and Company ASAP. Gale. McKinley High School. 13 May 2008
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A.O.3rd Post

Here we go again,now unlike other bloggers i would like to put a little bit of my self into this post.This project to me is awesome.i would like to comend Mr.Malley an his wonderful patience towards me in his class.The real reason i picked this topic on Mr.X because i know nothing of his true actions.This project enturn will also teach me.It will teach me who he was and how he became to beloved by many,and hated by many. The nation of Islam Embraced Mr.X, regardless of his past endeavors. Some believe that Mr.X him self was born again,he became a new man.he rid him self of all things worldly.

Alcohol and Teen Drinking

Even though drinking under the age of 21 is illegal alcohol affects a lot of young adults between the ages of 12 and 20. During my research I found this site that gives fact information about under age drinking and the risks and stats of alcohol. This site is called Foucusas.com. I found that a child who never smoked, drank alcohol or even used drugs by the age of 21 is most likely never to do so("Alcohol and Teen Drinking"). I think that this is true because if someone hasn't drank or did any thing like that by the age of 21 they probably never will.

The average age when youth first try alcohol is 11 years for boys and 13 years for girls("Alcohol and Teen Drinking"). I had the feeling boys started drinking at a younger age than girls did and my thoughts were correct. By age 14, 41 percent of children have had least one drink. I think most people have their first drink at family even such as x-mas or new years("Alcohol and Teen Drinking").

Teens who begin drinking before age 15 are five times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21("Alcohol and Teen Drinking"). I agree that people who start drinking young will more likely to be dependence on alcohol because if you start drinking while you are young then the more your body will be tolerant to alcohol and the more you will want to drink it. It has been estimated that over three million teenagers are out-and-out alcoholics("Alcohol and Teen Drinking"). I think so many teens turn out to be alcoholics before they even reach the age of 21 because of all the stress they have in school and in social groups. and peer pressure

Several million more have a serious drinking problem that they cannot manage on their own("Alcohol and Teen Drinking"). Annually, more than 5,000 deaths of people under age 21 are linked to underage drinking("Alcohol and Teen Drinking"). Alcohol plays a big impact in deaths of underage drinking I think because they are to young to know how to drink safe and responsibly they think its cool to drink and drive till some one they know gets killed by it.

The three leading causes of death for 15 to 24 year-olds are automobile crashes, homicides and suicides("Alcohol and Teen Drinking"). Alcohol is a leading factor in all three. People are more likely to get in a car crash if they are under the influence of alcohol because they are incapable to drive. When people drink some might get violent or depressed so they commit crimes such as homicides and suicides.

Alcohol is a depressant. So it affects the body by slowing the function of the central nervous system. Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person's perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing("Alcohol"). Maybe if more people know the dangers of alcohol they might only drink at special events and not drink every weekend.




Califano, Jr., Joseph. "Alcohol and Teen Drinking." Focus Adolescent Services. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. 13 May 2008 .

"Alcohol." KidsHealth. TeensHealth. 13 May 2008 .

When Do They Start?

I always woundered what age do most teenagers start doing drugs. So I researched it on the Glae data base. I found out that last year, 13 percent of 8th-graders, 28 percent of 10th-graders, and 36 percent of 12th-graders admitted to using an illicit drug.(DOWN ON DRUGS) In 2006, 15 percent of 8th-graders, 29 percent of 10th-graders, and 37 percent of 12th-graders said they had tried an illicit drug.(DOWN ON DRUGS)

But I found out that the use of drugs in teens are decreasing. The decrease in drug use has been going on for years. Ten years ago, 21 percent of 8th-graders, 35 percent of 10th-graders, and 41 percent of 12th-graders admitted abusing drugs.(DOWN ON DRUGS)


Roberts, Alan. "Down on drugs.(Substance Abuse)(Brief article)." Scholastic Choices 23.6 (April-May 2008): 4(1). Health Reference Center Academic. Gale. McKinley High School. 8 May 2008
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War in Iraq

Here is a big shocker i was doing some more research for my project and i found a passage that said that the war in iraq is effecting the American economy. I know what your thinking that we spend all our money on weapons and bombs but according to this article its different they say that we better be careful on what we do to Iraq because they can jack up oil prices even more then they are now. If we plan a huge attack on Iraq they are just going to turn around and raise the price of oil. When this happened during the Persian gulf war the economy went into one of the biggest recessions ever.[Newsweek] That war also cost US and it allies 60 billion which our allies picked up 80% of that bill and it still had a huge effect.[Newsweek]

Now I researched the second part of my question which is how to improve the economy. I went to Google and the first link was titled congress is trying to find a plan to stimulate the economy. I clicked on it and it wasn't an article it was more like a report that someone wrote and posted online. It said that congress was sending out the economic stimulus checks and that the IRS is trying to get them out by June. The plan will give 4300 to people working but paying no taxes and up to $1,400 to those working families that pay tax and more to those with children. Congress is also discussing lowering taxes for business through incentives for purchasing equipment and other items. The next link i clicked on was a yahoo blog one person asked how to save the US economy and almost every response he got back was related to the decrease of the American dollar one man even said to buy American products, stack up on can goods, and start a garden just in case. Another response said that we need a sound money policy and that the government has done a good job in the past because we were dominating the technology and industrial market but that is changing now so the economy is falling apart

continuing my search on the method of discipline

I have found more info on the effects of "whooping"children or how researchers call it capital punishment or CP.I have learned that research has increased dramatically on this subject the last decade or so.I have gone to Google and Wikipedia and found interesting web site ("Discipline by parents and Child Psychopathology")for more info on my question.Twenty studies have found that CP is associated with the probability of mental health problems.Which means that if you "Whoop"your kids they are saying that they will have more mental problems.12 out of 13 studies found that CP is associated with higher delinquent and anti-social behavior,also that kids tend to approve more of peer violence.(Good,1999)study showed CP was also associated with suicidal thoughts,alcohol abuse,spousal abuse,and feelings of depression,(Mahoney,Donnelly 2000)also causes ADHD/disruptive behavior disorder,mood swings/anxiety disorder.But I have found something that contradicts these facts (University of Missouri 2001)found that if CP is associated with the child's culture mainly Hispanics,and African Americans then it reduces these effects greatly.They say because the child is surrounded by that type of environment so they accept it.There research says that if its in the child culture the effects are only higher rate of violence and delinquent behavior but does not lead to all the mental problems that other researches have found.I don't know now which one to believe because they are both very believable.I definitely still have much to find out. I am learning about a lot of things I did not know about I will be looking into the positives of CP.

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Douglas, Emily. "Discipline By Parents and Child Psychopathology." International Handbook of Psychopatholgoy and the Law 2007 14 05 2008 .

A.O:2nd Post

Mr. Little, also known as Mr. X was a man of many Characterisics.From his humble benngings in Omaha, Nebraska. An early encounter with Segration,with his dad being and out spoken baptist preacher had to deal with racism first class.The home of the Littles was even burnt to the ground. Later malcoms father was found dead,and soon after that his mother was committed to psych ward.Mr.Littles childhood was not one from the story books.Large obstacles and dier circumstances made him the strong man,that he had to be.Mr.X was much more than a leader, he was a visionary that stood for his people.

How housing and other downfalls today effect the economy

According to a article I found on yahoo called "Consumer Spending up but Much of Gain Reflects Higher Prices" housing construction has fallen for 23 straight months before a small 0.2 % increase in February.[ MARTIN CRUTSINGER]. This hurt the economy and it doesn't seem to be getting better.

Another issue I found was layoff rates have jumped 68% in April opposed to March. According to the article planned job cut in the us are 90,015 opposed to 54,579 in in March.I aso readthat most of the announced job cut came from the finical sector due to the slump with the housing market. It said there was 300 billion in write downs on bad mortages.

Where Do They Get It From?

For teenagers to do drugs and alcohol they need to get it from some where. You can't just go to a store to get certain drugs that teenagers are taking. Teens also can't just go to a store to buy alcohol because they are all underaged. So where are teens getting drugs and alcohol from?

No teenager can just go into a store and buy alcohol because mostly all stores ID for alcohol. So where do teens get their alcohol from? Most teens get alcohol from friends or their parents.(about.com) 65% of teens get alcohol from family and friends.(centurycouncil) I know from first hand where most teens get their alcohol from. Most of the teens I know have a older brother/sister or cousin buy it for them. Alcohol is not hard to get or find at all. Mostly every house you go to has alcohol in it. I think that parents worry to much about their kids getting in to drugs, so they realy don't talk to them about alcohol.

Drug use among teenagers is expanding every year. Most teens are taking drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, LSD, crystal meth and heroin.(kidshealth.) The most common drug teens are using is marijuana. It is also the easiest drug to find. Teens are also taking percription pills too. They are stealing them from their parents or another family member. Most teens start taking drugs because they are in a group where other people are doing them. Teens also start taking drugs just because they are bored. Teens can find drugs any where they can just go to the corner store and ask around and they are most likly going to be able to find drugs.



Gans MD, Steven. "Alcoholism." About. 08 10 2005. 1 May 2008 .

"What You Need to Know About Drugs." Kidshealth. May 01 2008. 1 May 2008 .