The process of understanding human behavior can be complicated because people react and respond differently based on the situations and the overall surrounding. Children make the case even more confusing since they have the potential to interpret the conditions effectively in a way their parents might fail to comprehend. In most cases, guardians assume that being a child, they lack the ability to possess self and thus cannot evaluate the environment around them. However, this is contrary to the true nature of young ones.
The most significant points of the course are behavior and culture. Children’s conducts are dependent on the observations they encounter in their surroundings. For instance, young ones relate their actions to older adults. Similarly, culture plays a vital role in shaping the perspective of children. Both the aspects draw extremely from the anthropology and the provided readings since they make key areas in understanding the nature of children.
The young ones, just like adults, have the ability to interpret their behavior, after which their overall action is influenced by the level of interpretation. This aspect makes children unique and somehow challenging to understand. For instance, a child may relate parent action to their current status and believe they are causing the situation (Bluebond-Langner 7). In other words, they interpret the behavior of people around them to have a view of themselves.
The relevance of the course in exploring childhood behaviors is critical concern. Based on the contents, the extent to which the program offers basic understanding of children ways of interpretation should be outlined effectively. The learning provides a different view from how I understood children. I knew that young ones are incapable of drawing meaningful conclusions because they are silent in almost all circumstances.
After studying the materials, I have a different perspective concerning how children make meanings from their surroundings. The interesting part is the way they study and interpret behavior to view themselves from people’s actions. The ideas from the readings provide proper insight into the world of children; therefore, I support them. Based on the previous findings, the behavior of children depends on the nature of their surroundings. They draw meaning from the objects and people they interact with.
Work Cited
Bluebond-Langner, Myra. “The private worlds of dying children.” Princeton University Press, 1978.
The Campaign Against The R-Word
The main theme is that a student named Elizabeth Marince absolutely does not support the use of the ‘R-word’. She tries to convince the whole world that its usage is incorrect, irrelevant, and insulting. She has got a brother, Michael, who is nonverbal, nearly blind, has some difficulty walking and other challenges (Chute 2). Speaking respectfully to the victim, the perpetrator and the bystander is crucial as it shows that people should be treated with equal respect while avoiding negativity and conflicts.
According to Chute, Elizabeth says that this is just a win for every one (3). She meant that achieving recognition and support among many schools, high schools, colleges and universities was at least a hint of society’s improvement, and she was very proud of that. She spent a lot of time, effort, resources, attracted many people to the problem, and achieved the long-awaited success. What is more, the phrase “stopping the ‘r-word’ hurts no one; it benefits everyone” (Chute 3) means that humiliating people is useless, and it is much better to praise or say something pleasant. After all, it can be said that Elizabeth was proud of herself and of the people who agreed to help in this very situation. One more important thing to say is that speaking respectfully to the victim of abusive language, the perpetrator, and the bystander may be an improving factor. From the point of view of the victim, respectful communication will lead to minimization of the negative consequences of a negative situation and will allow you to recover as a member of society. For the offender, showing respect also has a positive effect, because it allows you to see the lack of principled condemnation. In other words, this is a start for reducing aggression and anti-social attitudes. Finally, for a third party, such a method of communication will avoid conflict, as well as remain objective in other situations.
Based on all above, showing respect in communication is an effective way to keep in touch with others for any side. At the same time, this leads to a significant reduction in the total number of conflicts and misunderstandings in society. Campaigns such as against the ‘r-word’ help to reduce the level of aggression and rudeness in society, which means they are closer to increasing the level of politeness.
Work Cited
Chute, Eleanor. (2010). Campaign Hopes to End the Use of the “R-word”. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, pp. 1-3.
Americans’ Obsession With Technology: The Key Reasons
The United States is a 24-hour economy where people are always engaged with work, school, business, and other errands. The busy schedule makes it difficult for people to frequently meet with their friends, partners, family, and colleagues. However, with advancements in digital technology, people can hold virtual meetings, chat on social media and remain connected despite the differences in geographical boundary and time. Although physical interaction is still relevant, Americans are obsessed with technology because of accessibility, cultural trend, peer pressure, high levels of stress, and the desire to stay updated.
One of the primary reasons for addiction to digital machines is the ease of access. Notably, 85% of Americans are on the internet daily, and 31% are almost constantly online (Perrin & Atske par.2). The implication is that many people have smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Moreover, there is high internet penetration across all states. Moreover, organizations are moving from paperwork to electronic documentation and use robotics to engage in repetitive tasks.
In addition, culture trends have a significant influence on the way people treat technology. For instance, there is the evolution of “digital native” within the educational sector, characterized by the infusion of laptops into the classrooms (Agarwal et al. 126). In the hotel and tourism industry, bookings are made online, and then people get food deliveries which means that the need to have their phones to purchase goods Furthermore, medical professionals are now innovating technologies and tools to enable virtual consultation and case management of patients. Thus, the current trend is that there is a shift from the provision of physical services to online, and people need to be on their gadgets to get essential services.
The other reason for obsession with technology is peer pressure, especially, among young adults. If one parent purchases a laptop for their junior high child, others want to fit in and feel a sense of belonging. One study indicated that students in their late teens never admit that they are using their phones excessively despite checking every few minutes (Agarwal et al. 127). The rationale is that the youth cannot see when they become obsessed with technology because it is a norm. Thus, the need to feet in the system and please people make others to become addicted to technology.
The Americans have a lot of stressors from constant news and tasks that they engage in. As a result, technology is used as an escape by people who are under stress. Moreover, technology provides some form of entertainment for people to relax during their daily sessions. The other reason Americans have their technological obsession is that they are always looking for breaking news. People no longer have to wait for the mass media broadcast to find credible news. Hence, in the contemporary world, having information and staying up to date is vital.
In summary, Americans are spending significant time and energy on technology to the extent that it is becoming an obsession. One of the reasons is the digitalization and technological penetration in the country. Furthermore, a culture of virtual services is developing fast, and people have to keep their technologies to get essential services. The addiction develops from peer pressure and the desire to be on-trend. Technology provides an escape for people with psychological issues who maintain connection with others to remain sane. Moreover, in some cases people get attachment to the technology because they want to be the first to get news updates.
Works Cited
Agarwal, Monica et al., “Role of Social Media on Digital Distraction: A Study on University Students”. Journal of Content, Community & Communication, vol. 13, no. 7, 2021, pp. 125-136.
Perrin, Andrew and Atske, Sara. (2021). About Three-in-Ten U.S. Adults Say They Are ‘Almost Constantly’ Online. Pew Research Center. Web.