Thanksgiving Then Black Friday.

Wanna know something that urkes me? The fact that on Thanksgiving you are giving thanks to what you have and what you are grateful for but yet the next day you trample people over, yell at people, or do anything just to get the deals that you want! I find it kind of ridiculous.

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a non selfish day. A day to spend time with you’re loved ones.  Even if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving still be thankful! Don’t get me wrong BlackFriday is pretty cool but I don’t go and trample people and fight for the things I want. If I don’t get what I want oh well. There always other times, or I could save up.

You’d do anything for that new phone when you just got one? You want that new T.V when you have a perfectly good one sitting in your room that you don’t even watch? Well some people want a place to live. Some people want food. Some people have to worry everyday how they’re going to survive and feed their families. While you’re over here wondering when the new phones going to come out so you can get it, think of all the people out on the streets who are wondering when someone can spare money for food.

It breaks my heart to see people all alone on the streets with just the clothes on their back and I’m sitting in the car eating. That’s why whenever I see a less fortunate person I give them money, or my mom will have bottles of water in the back and give them water and food. You should see the smile on their faces!! It makes a big difference, and those people don’t have to sit around thinking if someone actually cares about them. That Is why you should appreciate what you have and don’t take anything for granted. You never know what might happen tomorrow. 

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Black Friday 2012

147 million shoppers were expected to shop this Black Friday, when actually 247 million shopped on Black Friday. The total spending was an estimated of $59.1 billion dollars. This year, the average Black Friday shopper spent $423. Also, some stores opened early, like Target, they opened at 9 p.m., Sears, Toys R Us, they all opened at 8 p.m. But, some stores have been doing it for a period of time. Like, Wal-Mart, last year they opened at 10. And Toys R Us, they had opened an hour earlier.

Friends

Friends, you cant live without them, but how do you know that they are your true friends. I found an article that is very good. I asked myself some questions, and I think it is safe to say that I have a true friend.The article is called http://www.marcandangel.com/. At school you will probably notice some people crying because of broken friendships. I think this is the scariest thing ever. Friends are necessary for everything. If you have problems your true friends will help you out. 

When you don't have that special friend that will just make you fall on the ground laughing, you obviously don't know what living is. I think that when you have a best friend everyone knows that your friend is like your other half. When they are not with you you probably act differently, and not as upbeat and happy. Friendship is the best thing ever created. Friends can help you come out of your comfort zone and help you try new things that you never imagined trying by yourself. 

Something I think people should know the difference of is acquaintances and actual friends. Many people consider their acquaintances as friends. NO!! These people you might see around have a chat with, but they are not you true friends. I was ounce too in  the state of mind were i thought that some people were my friends but in reality they were just friendly acquaintances. It might be a little hard to find out who your true friends are at first, but when you do, you will find yourself happier than ever. So when the question is asked: Your friends are always your friends no matter what, the answer for me is yes!                                                        

Thanksgiving!!!

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Thanksgiving, a day to be thankful for what you have goes all the way back to 1621, when the first English settlers landed in the Americas. In 1621, the so called pilgrims shared an autumn feast with the Wampanoag native Americans. This day would impact the world forever. Now, 391 years later we are still celebrating this day, says http://www.history.com/.

Today many people forget the true meaning of thanksgiving. People are ungrateful and rude to each other. All they think about is heading out to the mall and buying all the new cheap gadgets that makeup our terrible society. And when 12 midnight strikes the herd of rude, and angry barbarians rush in pushing and shoving. Is this what people think the true meaning of thanksgiving is? I do admit that sometimes it is hard to not be rude, but we should all try to be kinder. If you do go to the mall on after thanksgiving, let the other girl take the last scarf, let the guy take the last pair of jeans. Be nice to other people, and not just on thanksgiving but everyday. To me the true meaning of thanksgiving is being thankful for everything, and everyone you love. Counting your blessings. When you see someone that has something you want, count your blessings. Afterwards you will see that you have enough and you will be very thankful.

Black Friday Horrors

I'm not much of a Black Friday shopper but at least my dad was able to get a new TV speaker at a crazy low price. People who stand in line for hours for an iPad or a TV say they go through hell standing in line and what-not.

For some people though, it was a REAL hell. Back in 2008 a mob of people broke down the doors of a Walmart located in Long Island. Walmart employees formed a chain by linking arms in an attempt to stop the crazy mob. An utter failure. The employees were no match against the mob. One employee fell over and was trampled. Even though his friends tried to help him he died after being repeatedly kicked and stepped on.

The same night as the Walmart incident an 8-month pregnant women stood in line to buy items for her baby. She miscarried and died at the scene.

Is this what Black Friday is? A time where you put your life at risk for a half-price Xbox? A time where we go crazy in line at Best Buy mere hours after being thankful for what you already have(Thanksgiving)?

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My View On Animal Testing

I was asked a question recently "Are animal experiments necessary to medical  science?" My immediate answer was,"No!"

Animals are individuals who experience pain just like you. An animal that is tested on in a lab goes through hell everyday of it's short life. Even animals that you share your house with like dogs and cats. Those animals are sometimes purchased from an animal shelters or stolen from backyards!

It breaks my heart every time I hear about the tests that these animals are used in. I heard of lab workers BURN live conscious dogs. Could you imagine the pain of being burning alive and still be able to feel it?!

There are also tests were dogs, apes, pigeons, rats, and bunnies are given a gas mask and are forced to breathe in cigarette smoke 6 hours a day until they are killed and dissected. These tests are pointless due to the fact that we already know what tobacco can do to your body.

Animals are not needed for testing. We already have super advanced technology, and previous research. If you still don't realize the importance of animal testing please watch this video, and maybe you will have a change of heart.

Black Friday!

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Its the day where people argue and fight over that big 50'inch TV that you want, or that iPod for yourself that you have been wanting, its the day after giving thanks for what your have and spending time with your family.


 Black Friday is also known for its aggressive crowds outside of the store. Those people who push and shove just to get in. Some families also have there kids with them, even tho its dangerous.

While i was reading an article on the violence on Black Friday I came across a very crazy one, a witness said, a woman with two children in tow became upset with the way people were pushing in line. The witness said she pulled out pepper spray and sprayed the other people in line. Another one was,
nine shoppers in a California mall were injured, including an elderly woman who had to be taken to the hospital, when the crowd rushed to grab gift certificates that had been released from the ceiling. I never knew shopping for Christmas gifts can be so dangerous!


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Should You?

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Should you stand up for your beliefs? Yes! Alot of people just sit and go along with the crowd. They're scared of getting made fun of. They're scared of the fact that they might be different. I know the feeling.....it's not the best.

I believe that a person shouldn't have to feel intimidated everyday. The shouldn't feel like they have to hide because of what other people might think of them. Everybody is in titled they're own opinion. Everyone has to a right to believe in what they want to believe in. Just because you believe in a certain religion, like a certain style, listen to a certain music doesn't give people the right to say something to you. if you're a person who feels like you cant say what you believe or like because you're scared of what people might say,listen to me.....who cares what other people say! it's your opinion, you have yours and they have theirs.

Some say I shouldn’t be the one to talk because I didn’t take my own advice…but I eventually got up the courage to speak my mind! It worked great! Sure I have my haters but doesn’t everybody? It just means that you’re doing SOMETHING right. Haha. Now if you hear me in class I talk freely and carelessly about the things I was scared to say before. All it was was music! I like to listen to Screamo and Heavy Metal! It took me along time to realize that I cant please everyone and people won’t accept me for me. Oh well their loss because I have friends who love me for me and they don’t even like the music I listen to and the style I like. Only one does but that’s okay, as long as they don’t judge me.

Never feel pressured to believe or do a certain thing. You’re your own person no matter what. Others might disagree with you but don’t listen to them. You are unique! It’s okay to be different and to stand up for what you believe it. It means you’re real and you’re not trying to act fake! Its always better that way(:

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Plastic Surgery Anyone

Is is o.k to improve yourself using  artificial mean (plastic surgery, cosmetics, steroids, etc). HECK NO... You are perfect the way you are, no matter what others say about you. They are probably jelous  or something of you. And if you feel that you need botox or whatever for your whatever don't get it. It might make you feel better for what 10 seconds but you will never be satisfied. You will keep going back for more and more and more until your whole face looks like a barbie doll.

"The homely housewife transformed in a magical hour into a drop-dead beauty queen and pitted, in a Miss America-type pageant, against a whole bevy of other made-over beauties — it's an unhealthy, trivializing twist on a very serious subject, warn plastic surgeons," states Tamar Nordenburg. She's stating that housewives or anybody can transform themselves into "drop-dead beauty queens." That shouldn't be allowed. You shouldn't rely on a doctor or a specialist to transform you into the someone that you always wanted to be.Tamar was also saying that you people who do that stuff to think about what that stuff actually is. It is unhealthy, trivializing twist on a very serious subject plastic surgery. 

You guys should be happy the way you look. You were created this way for a reason and you are unique in your own unique way. :) 

Plastic Surgery Right or Wrong?

Most people are always complaining about there wrinkles or saggy cheeks. it shouldn't really matter what your look like. you should just be yourself, bet the person God made you to be. That's just my opinion.

Plastic surgery is so wrong to me. but i guess if your wrinkles were that bad you can probably get a little Botox, but then your just wasting a lot of money for a tiny little needle in your face. There are so many people who are just obsessed with Botox and get it all over there body.it just make your the person you weren't meant to be.

Sometimes women get plastic surgery on there lips if they don't like them or even in their nose if they don't like the way its shaped. they mostly tend to get their boobs done as well. why? i don't know.

According to this website that i was reading Botox and plastic surgery can be very dangerous. many effects happen after such as, problems swallowing, speaking, and even breathing. Botox also effects your muscles, vision and drooping eyelids.do you really want this kind of stuff happening to you?

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PRNewswire Report on Black Friday

"Early shopping and aggressive selling by merchants at unprecedented levels has shifted specialty store sales to earlier in the season, found in-store analytics leader RetailNext, causing overall reduction in traffic and sales on what is traditionally thought of as the Black Friday weekend.  This revelation comes as part of RetailNext's analysis of shopping behavior for this very important period in North American retailing.  The RetailNext analysis encompassed more than 650 stores and measured more than 2.6 million shopping trips to specialty retailers.This season, more retailers eager to capitalize on the holiday shopping season opened their doors for the Black Friday rush earlier than ever.  26% of specialty stores were open at midnight and a full 60% by 6:00 a.m. on Black Friday.  By 1:00 p.m. on Black Friday, shoppers had completed 50% of the day's shopping trips and 60% of its purchasing," says PRNewswire Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 - 8:05 am.

I think that is rediculous having more people working at really late  hours of the night. I mean come on people do you seriosly need like 5 more hours of shopping for things that are discounted. I think that is not smart because by the time you regularily go shopping on Black Friday there will be about nothing left. It is kind of convienant though because you can get rid of the thousands of people who are camping out on the side of your building.

So I guess it kind of works out on both sides. :)

Roses and love.

Love, love. Love is in the air. It may not be Valentines, but love is always in the air. There are so many symbols of love. Like: Roses, Chocolates, Hearts, and LIPS.

Lips, show a passion. Being kissed shows that you leave your  mark of love.

Roses! A white rose symbolizes purity. A single RED rose symbolizes "I love you." A coral rose symbolizes a desire( a desire to be with that person).

Chocolates, symbolizes romantic connotations...(feelings)

Last but not least Hearts. They symbolize a set of our emotions or another way to say love.

To me the best symbol of love is Roses. Mostly because each different color of roses has a meaning. Like the white roses symbolizes purity. A commitment. I would love getting a white rose. Just to know I can trust someone who will always be there for me.

"When you choose a color, variety or number of roses for someone, you are personalizing your gift with deeper sentiment." 

What Am I Thankful For?

Thanksgiving is the day where it doesn't matter how much you eat, and the day where you get to spend lots of time with your family. The day where you can laugh at funny jokes while eating at the table, watch football with cousins,and have a good time.

 Honestly I love Thanksgiving more than Christmas, it is one of those days where you can just grub on  a lot of food and not get judged for it because everyone around you is doing the same thing. I like to hangout with family that I have not seen in a while, my family meets up at my Grandma Barbra's house every year to have our Thanksgiving celebration. Every Thanksgiving before dinner my family prays, we make a huge circle and my Uncle Dennis prays for everybody.

Its really nice to be surrounded by the ones you love especially on the day that your thaful for the people and things around you.

I am very thankful for the family that i have around me, they are always there for me when I need them and I can always count on them for anything. I am very blessed to have the family that I have right now.

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What Am I Thankful For?

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What am I thankful for? There’s lots of things! The roof over my head, the clothes on my back, the food on my table, the amazing friends i have but most importantly….family. Sure I’m thankful for all the family I have but there’s 2 main ladies in my life who make it special. My mom and grandma! These ladies have done SOOOO much for me! I don’t even know where to begin. If it weren’t for them I don’t know where I would be. I’m thankful for my grandma because she takes care of me while my mom is at work. She cooks me food, makes sure I get my sleep etc. I give her a hard time though. I apologize for all the things I’ve done/said to her! She 

doesn’t deserve the way I’ve treated her. I look at my friends and they don’t have grandparents, or their grandparents are mean to them. Even some of my friends call my grandma theirs because they love her and they don’t have one.  So it makes me even more thankful to have her in my life.

 I’m also very thankful to have my mom. She has done so much for me in my life time, I wonder if I could ever pay her back. It’s nice to know that my mom cares for me and to know that I have someone to provide for me a lot of my friends mothers are mean o them and don’t even really care, which makes me sad that they have to go through that but it makes me think of how lucky I am to have this wonderful woman in my life. When I need lunch money, my mom is there for me. When I want to go somewhere with my friends, my mom’s there for me. When I have problems at school, she always there to support me and help me get through it. She is ALWAYS there for me when I need her. Sure I might get on her nerves but isn’t that my job? Hahaha!

Thanksgiving  is a day to say thanks and to be happy with what you have in life. Thank god I get  to spend my thanksgiving with the 2 people that I’m most thankful for! Love you guys!<3 

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Hmmm What Am I Thankful For?

Man I got less than a day to Thanksgiving Break! Finally a break from projects, tests, and homework! But I'll also be able to reflect on the things I'm happy and lucky to have.

1.)So of course having family and friends make it at the top of the list at number room! My mom, dad, and sister have always been healthy so I'm extremely grateful for that. I also want to congratulate my tía Maria on her new baby.....LAUREN! I can't wait to her see this weekend!

2.)I'm thankful for my BEST FRIEND EVER SASHA!(She's a dog)-->

3.)I'm also happy to see the faces of my friends every day....well I think I'm happy about that. It's partially because I'm friends with Nikki, the biggest goofball I've ever met! Then I'm friends with lesser goofballs Aileen, Giselle, Ali, and Vanessa but they still know how to have a good time.

I hope while you and your family are gathered for Thanksgiving you take time to reflect on how privileged and lucky you are and remember to be happy with what you have!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

FOOD!

Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks... and eat TURKEY! There is so much great food you eat on Thanksgiving, like Mash Potatoes. Yummy... But what if you run out of good, tasty Recipes. Here are some idea;

1. Stuffed Turkey
2. Biscuits
3. Pumpkin Pie
4. Apple Pie
5. Cherry Pie
6. Key Lime Pie
7. Cheesecake
8. Ham
9. Sweet Potatoe
10. Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

For more good recipes visit this site.

Shop 'Til You Drop!

After a night or afternoon of peace and tranquility, many people in the U.S go to stores in search of amazing sales. These awesome sales come with a price. The price to pay for awesome sales is being pushed and shoved. Rude, cranky people roaming the mall are what really ruin a night of fun shopping until you literally drop. I am not trying to agree with a stereotype, but in this case the stereotype is true. The rude people at the mall are usually the ones that are more advanced in years.

Black Friday is a very crazy day. The rule of black Friday is pretty much, first come, first serve. I know this from my own experience. In 2010, my sister and I drove to Best Buy at around 10:30 p.m. Little did we know that people were gonna line up days before. The reason we were there in the first place was because my sister wanted a new laptop. We soon learned that we were most likely getting nothing, so we left and wasted our time. It was crazy seeing all the tents and the freezing people waiting to get their hands on the devises. Every year is different, but I am almost certain that again, this year there will be plenty of freezing campers and rude people at the mall. After my families thanksgiving dinner, I too will join this American tradition. May you all shop until you drop.

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The Day After Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, the day when we are thankful for the things we mostly take for granted. But the day after, at midnight, most stores open for customers to get good deals on the stuff that their family wants for Christmas or the stuff they want. On a Black Friday, a woman at a Porter Ranch Walmart in California, used pepper spray on the shoppers near her waiting in line to get a Xbox, at least 10 people were sprayed. In 2008 a crowd of approximately 2,000 shoppers in Valley Stream, New York, waited outside for the 5:00 am opening of the local Walmart. As opening time approached the crowd grew anxious and when the doors were opened the crowd pushed forward, breaking the door down, and trampling a 34-year old employee to death. Wow. After a day thanking god, some people go out and hurt other people to get something they want.

Thanksgiving the Day Before Mayhem

                   

Thanksgiving the Day Before Mayhem

Thanksgiving is a day of thanks, joy, and food. It's a day for loved ones to get together and to celebrate. But tell me something, why do people change over night just like that just for a good price on a T.V or something. Studies show that this one certain day people choose to go crazy. From name calling to shoving and even to killing.  

Unfortunately, so many Black Friday moments end in some sort of tragedy -- get it together, people! That plasma TV is just not worth it!h

It is being projected that this year a record-setting 152 million Americans will go shopping between Thanksgiving and Sunday night.  That may be good news for the big corporate retailers, but the shocking lack of character being displayed by American consumers all over the country this weekend is very bad news for the future of this nation.

On this very day people just go crazy. I mean it.

Last year, Black Friday violence included robberies, gunfire and shootings, but the most shocking incidents actually happened inside the big retail stores.
For example, as merchandise was being unveiled on Black Friday night at a Wal-Mart in the Los Angeles area, one woman actualy pulled out pepper spray and sprayed it at other customers that were gathered around her.
Did she do this because she felt threatened?
No, according to the Los Angeles Times, authorities say that the woman was just seeking a "competitive" edge.

I just think that people should just calm down and let all of their Thanksgiving digest and pay retail price. I mean wouldn't you rather pay more that getting pepper sprayed in the eyes. I mean seriosly.

P.E.?

I think P.E. is needed in schools. There has been a BIG growth in obesity in children. It is mostly the parents fault. instead of making a healthy meal, they usually go for they quicker, not-so-healthy meal. And since most family are busy, the not-so-healthy meal is made a lot, and it's more cheaper. And, since they are already busy, they do not have time for exercising and their health. So, in middle school, students have P.E. everyday to keep them fit and active. But, whenever there is they have to run a lap or run the mile, they run half of the lap and they also run half of the lap on the mile. to motivate them to be fit and healthy, teachers should make P.E. more exciting than just running a lap. Add games and sports to the P.E. period. Just make it more exciting.

How to Make P.E Fun

When people say the word physical education the first thing that pops in their head is running laps and getting sweaty or smelly. The two most hated words are probably running and sweat.Sadly those are the impressions that P.E gets. P.E should not be given those awful titles. Physical education should be fun, kids should be exited the whole day for that period in which they have P.E. It is not the child's fault, I put all the blame on the P.E teachers. They seem to drown the fun out of being active and having a whole class period to have fun and move around, without having to sit in an uncomfortable chair for a whole class period. This should be our funnest class, but thanks to P.E teachers, for most students it is the most dreaded class.

Teachers can make P.E more fun by having more games instead of running so much. Students can learn sportsmanship and teamwork in a fun way, something that classrooms can not always do. If teachers did this, there would be more participation, and no more people who are in the sidelines being bored. In conclusion a fun P.E can cause less bullies. If someone is having  fun, it makes them happy. All bullies are sad or mad, if they have something to be happy about, in this case having fun in P.E, the bullies will be happy. Therefore this means that the bullies are not mad so no bullying. As you can see a fun P.E will lead to a prosperous school and also students.

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Dodgeball Yes or No?

 Most people love to play Doge Ball. Why I don’t know. To me dodg ball is a very dangerous sport. I may sound like a party pooper but I totally dislike the game dodge ball. I have so many bad experiences in the game. I have been nailed straight in the face so many times its not even funny. At times I guess it can be kind of fun, but other times it can be like dodging a bullet. I don’t think it should be allowed at schools because it’s so dangerous and unnecessary. If we are not allowed to touch each other at school then why are we allowed to hit each other with a hardball and not get in trouble with it?

It should not be allowed! There are many other different kinds of sports to play during P.E like volleyball or soccer. Something a little safer instead of getting hit with a hardball. If dodge ball during P.E was with soft squishy balls then maybe I would like it because it would hurt as bad. According to this article that I read the rules sounded safe but once you start playing its war.

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Do We Need P.E?

You just came back from running a lap and you’re sweating wishing you could just go home and sleep or you could still be running to get to the activity of the day.

Don’t get me wrong P.E can actually be fun.  I read an article stating whether or not  we should have P.E. Many think that without P.E in schools there would be a lot more obese kids. That could be true to a certain extent. If a child doesn’t eat right and does not exercise the yes the child may end up being obese. But with P.E at school they have at least a little bit of a work out. I personally enjoy P.E but there are times when I’m just like “Grrrr I don’t want to go to P.E!!”  It will come in handy later though. 

P.E is a great experience. I think having group activities is way better then having each individual do the same thing but at different times. Its more fun in a group and it gets kids more active and into the game. Of course there’s always going to be those couple of kids who never participate. (I have some of those in my P.E class.. shhhh) that would be the teachers job to take care of it.

There’s one thing that I would like to suggest. Could we have dodge ball back? I always loved that game! Yes there would be some sort of debate whether or not we could have dodge ball. Some think it’s a great and fun way to exercise, but some think its to dangerous and its mean. Every kid I have asked so far have said they love dodge ball!! I think this gave me an idea! Hah but anyways back on topic. P.E is fun if you actually participate. It feels good when people cheer you on when your running the bases in soft ball. Or they all give you high-fives when you hit home base. Are you like I used to be? Don’t like running in front of anybody, don’t like doing anything in front of a group of people because you’re scared of what they might say? Don’t worry. Over time you’ll get over your fear. I did because when I actually tried in front of a group I got cheered for and compliments and I felt awesome! So try your hardest, and if you don’t succeed the first time its okay. Keep trying and you WILL get better. Promise. :) 

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P.E. Should We Have It?

You're sweating and laughing after you just finished a game of softball, or you're whining about how hot it is and how you wish you didn't have to do P.E.. 

If you were to listen and actually participate in the daily P.E. activities you might actually enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, the hassle of changing in the hot and sweaty locker rooms isn't a trip at the park, but after you get over it you can really get a kick out P.E. and stay healthy while doing it! 

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There is debate on whether or not schools even need P.E., and of course my answer is yes. I think it's really good conditioning for my after-school sports. And even if kids don't play sports after school it always helps to stay fit and healthy.

They're many benefits to having an hour of P.E. a day. According to these guys It not only improves health but improves circulation  increase blood flow to the brain, and raise endorphin levels, which helps to reduce stress, improve mood and attitude, and calm students. 

That's a really good reason to have P.E. in schools, but is P.E. P.E.? Some kids find excuses to get out of P.E. or just don't do it. The teachers decide grade-cuts are an appropriate punishment but some kids just don't care! Today when the girls of my P.E. class played softball against another class we lost 4-5. On both teams were girls who didn't want to run, or groups who would sit around in the shade or stand in a circle when they were on the field. They were often caught off-guard, giving the other team points.

If my P.E. teacher were to be a little more strict, more kids would participate in the game and realize how fun P.E. could be. No one cares if you're hot or tired. If you were to participate you would forget about your "suffering" and maybe enjoy P.E. for once. 

Schools need P.E. and I hope the schools that have it once a week will switch it to a daily event, and schools that ALREADY have it everyday step it up and actually make it physical FITNESS. 

Dodgeball Anybody

                                 

            Dodge Ball Anybody

Dodgeball is a violent and dangerous P.E activiy for students. At first it can start out fun and easy but can turn into a competitive and bone crushing disaster. There has been many lawsuits and devastations which occur during this game. It has also lead to bullying. Kids try to aim mostly at the kids who are easy targets, that is a case of bullying. Plus I don't think that throwing things at human tatgets is the idea game for a school. 

Defenders of dodgeball believe the game allows kids who are not good athletes to participate in a team sport. They say it is a fun way to teach hand-eye coordination, concentration and the ability to think fast. But a 2nd grader named Heather didn't think that way, Heather became tangled with another child and fell, breaking her elbow. Her lawyer, Philip Johnson, said the injury required surgery and there is a continuing concern her injured arm might not grow as long as her other arm because a growth plate may have been affected. All of this was because of dodgeball, of dodgeball!!! I mean like, seriously.












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