So far I've found out a fair amount of stuff from both sides of the silly band debate. One side is composed of those against silly bandz (many teachers, school workers) because they're distracting to students in the elementary school, causing problems that can easily be avoided. The other side is a lot of people who think silly bandz are okay. Their reasoning is usually one of two things: One, trends like these come and go. For example, hot wheels and beanie babies. Two, saying kids can't wear silly bandz to school is taking away their right to wear what they'd like. I'd agree with that, but it's not just wearing the silly bandz. Kids can trade, throw, and argue over the bracelets as well, which causes a problem.
Another thing was a lot of parents seemed to be okay with buying silly bandz. It's cheap, fun entertainment for kids, and plus, all kids should be able to "be a kid" and follow trends.
As for reading, I haven't really had much time to read anything in the last two weeks not homework related, and it bugs me. AS a matter of fact, the only thing I can think of off the top of my head was an article in USA Today about Liz Taylor's death (RIP Cleopatra). However, spring break is coming up, so I can hopefully read more books then. :)
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Silly Trendz
My new topic, I've decided, is Silly Bandz and how they are nothing but a problem.
I'd describe them, but you probably already know what they are.
These multicoloured rubber bandz have been around for several years, but in early 2010 they really became the cat's pajamas. You can see it on the streets, little kindergarteners treating them like gold. It's ridiculous. I cannot believe parents actually BUY these things. I mean, they could buy coloured hair bands and they'd be just as popular, and useful at the same time. Kids these days... Anyway, silly bandz are a distraction. For example, as Jill Wolborsky, a fourth-grade teacher at my son's school, who banned them from her classroom before the principal implemented a schoolwide ban said to Time Magazine, " One student stole some confiscated Bandz from my desk, choosing them over the cash in my drawer." That's a problem.
In similar news:
- Fox News also had a rather interesting article on the bracelets last summer, saying how the tight rubber around the kids wrists could cause blood clots.
I'd describe them, but you probably already know what they are.
These multicoloured rubber bandz have been around for several years, but in early 2010 they really became the cat's pajamas. You can see it on the streets, little kindergarteners treating them like gold. It's ridiculous. I cannot believe parents actually BUY these things. I mean, they could buy coloured hair bands and they'd be just as popular, and useful at the same time. Kids these days... Anyway, silly bandz are a distraction. For example, as Jill Wolborsky, a fourth-grade teacher at my son's school, who banned them from her classroom before the principal implemented a schoolwide ban said to Time Magazine, " One student stole some confiscated Bandz from my desk, choosing them over the cash in my drawer." That's a problem.
In similar news:
- Fox News also had a rather interesting article on the bracelets last summer, saying how the tight rubber around the kids wrists could cause blood clots.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Trends and trends and trends and trends and trends and FASHION!!!
Well, the topic I am doing for the trends essay is how many guys are starting to blur the lines between fashion for each gender. For example, guys wearing skinny jeans, make-up, or anything else not viewed as "the norm" in society.
So far, I've found a great article at the New York Times, which tells about this, and how different people seem to react to these new trends (sending kids home from school, or adults and students being more accepting of trends and looks some teens may want to try out, or like). Also, a lot of the major changes guys make in their own personal fashion don't actually come until high school. This is also the age where classmates seem to be more accepting of others looks. Another thing is that a lot of schools don't always know what to do, concerning personal fashion and the dress code. For example, if they tell a guy to not wear make-up, would that be harassment or protection against harassment from students who might tease him? It's a pretty interesting topic.
So far, I've found a great article at the New York Times, which tells about this, and how different people seem to react to these new trends (sending kids home from school, or adults and students being more accepting of trends and looks some teens may want to try out, or like). Also, a lot of the major changes guys make in their own personal fashion don't actually come until high school. This is also the age where classmates seem to be more accepting of others looks. Another thing is that a lot of schools don't always know what to do, concerning personal fashion and the dress code. For example, if they tell a guy to not wear make-up, would that be harassment or protection against harassment from students who might tease him? It's a pretty interesting topic.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Juliet & Romeo
Thought I'd change up the title a bit.
Romeo & Juliet is not my favourite story. However, it's okay. I think the biggest thing for me is that I'm a 15-year-old girl in the 21st century reading a story centered around a 13-year-old girl and her 18-year-old lover in the 14th century. Therefore, I compare it to the modern world today, and have a harder time looking at this story as it was viewed hundreds of years ago, when Shakespeare first wrote it. Also, the language was a bit hard to decipher at times as well, it's really changed a lot over the years. I think what I like most about the story is Juliet. Yeah, she's still the poster girl for a wealthy family daughter in that era, but she's headstrong. She realises that you can't always depend on mom, dad, or the nurse, and takes matters with Romeo into her own hands. That's good, I think.
I think that if I had to make this story a high school play, it would be fun to make the same story take place, but in modern times. Or, make a spoof of it or something, like Gnomeo & Juliet. It could be the same story, but they simply put it in a different setting, you know? Also, for Under Milkwood, the play was soooo much better than the movie. The movie was creepy, so I kinda wasn't looking forward to the play as much. However, the play turned out to be hilarious! I think my favourite part was the creepy guy who wanted to poison his wife ("Here's your arsenic, dearrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!") I laughed so hard. Also, the germaphobe, O.C.D. widow with the two dead husbands. That was fantastic.
Romeo & Juliet is not my favourite story. However, it's okay. I think the biggest thing for me is that I'm a 15-year-old girl in the 21st century reading a story centered around a 13-year-old girl and her 18-year-old lover in the 14th century. Therefore, I compare it to the modern world today, and have a harder time looking at this story as it was viewed hundreds of years ago, when Shakespeare first wrote it. Also, the language was a bit hard to decipher at times as well, it's really changed a lot over the years. I think what I like most about the story is Juliet. Yeah, she's still the poster girl for a wealthy family daughter in that era, but she's headstrong. She realises that you can't always depend on mom, dad, or the nurse, and takes matters with Romeo into her own hands. That's good, I think.
I think that if I had to make this story a high school play, it would be fun to make the same story take place, but in modern times. Or, make a spoof of it or something, like Gnomeo & Juliet. It could be the same story, but they simply put it in a different setting, you know? Also, for Under Milkwood, the play was soooo much better than the movie. The movie was creepy, so I kinda wasn't looking forward to the play as much. However, the play turned out to be hilarious! I think my favourite part was the creepy guy who wanted to poison his wife ("Here's your arsenic, dearrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!") I laughed so hard. Also, the germaphobe, O.C.D. widow with the two dead husbands. That was fantastic.
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