Concerns

January 19,2010

1677 shells drive
Sportstown, British Columbia
Canada V2A-7M9

Mr.Kleats

Central High School
123 Main Street
Sportstown, British Columbia
Canada, V2A-1W3

Dear: Mr Kealts

I am the mother of Joey Jo, who participates on your grade eight Basketball Team. My son, is looking forward to playing for the Valley Championships . It seems there are many talented players on the team. I am quite aware of the success that has been progressing on this team. I know that you are very involved in the team. I myself, find it rewarding, when I am involved in activities with my son as well. I appreciate all the time and effort that is being put into this team, but have a few concerns.

After, I attended both some practices and games. I would like to share with you,some suggestions. I am quite aware, of all the time you put into this team. But, the tardiness has caused the players to feel as if they are not important. Although, I know how it feels to have many responsibilities, I suggest that the team, should have set times given to practice that works around with for majority of the team and yourself as well. With a lack of organization the team is becoming less interested in the sport.

My suggestion for the team, is to have organized warm-ups, drills, and cool downs and practices. I understand,that it is challenging to coach a group of young boys. But, I think with some organization, they will quickly learn some discipline, which will allow the team to have more fun. I also, think that coming to practice on time is important, there has been many times, where the players are waiting to start the practice and no one is there to coach them. I realize that there are many different responsibilities that you must have, but I think a good solution is to have another coach, so it could be easier for you and a better experience for the players.

Also, I have noticed at games, that most of the focus goes to winning. I know that winning is big factor in playing sports and that the players enjoy winning. But, I am concerned that with winning,comes unequal playing time for some of the players on team. They are many players including my son Joey,who have realized that they are not playing. I suggest, that the parents and yourself, focus more on having fun and enjoying each others company.

As well, as I'm concerned about how profanity is used within the practices and games between the team and yourself. If less bad language is used, it will be easier for you and parents, to enjoy the season. With a happy and fun environment, it will be easier to discipline the players.

I am greatly appreciated, that you are coaching the boys basketball team, and I think the team has lots of potential. I enjoy watching the team play and have fun. I hope, the rest of the season, will be enjoyable for the players on the team.

Sincerely,

Maneek Chahal

Synthesis Essay

Respect, most parents look for that in their children. That's what most children look for in their parents. Respect, should be mutual and if so, it helps with the parent and children relationship.
In "The Most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask..." by Neil Millar and Be-ers and Do-ers by Budge Wilson both demonstrate why respect is needed in a parent/children relationship. Although both of the passages emphasize the importance of respect. The short story, by Neil Millar clearly shows the more respectful approach from parents to their children.

The short story "be-ers and Do-ers", the mother's approach to raising their children was forceful and demanding. Although the mother had good attentions for them, it seemed as the youngest son, Albert went against what she said. The mother, was determined that he won't end up like his lazy father. She believed that " bein' ain't good enough" and that "[he] gotta do more". Albert's mother, wanted to be "proud o' what [she] want [Albert] t'be". In the story, the young boy, did everything his own way, he didn't care about what his mother wanted for him. He just was "gonna be [him]". Albert's Mother, showed, her love through pressuring her children, to be more of a "Do-er" than a "Be'er". But, Albert wasn't interested, in doing what his mother said. The author, Budge Wilson, emphasizes how the mother, pressuring her children, did not help her gain mutual love from them. Her approach to helping her children, to succeed did not help Albert, become successful. His motivation to becoming successful, was going to come from him.


In the short story "Be-ers and Do-ers" the mother, did not have a very successful approach to raising her children. Whereas, in the info text, "The most Powerful Question a Parent Can ask.." by Neil Millar had a much more rewarding approach from parents. Neil Millar, acknowledges how parents "want to raise well-rounded,confident considerate children". But children, sometimes do not appreciate what people do for them. The author, demonstrates how children, are capable of "picking up their dirty line, contributing to dinner and tidying their home". Neil Millar emphasizes that if children can do that, they can grow up becoming"confident, well-rounded,respectful kids". Positive examples of how a parent, can teach their children responsibility was given throughout the essay. As well, as the author, shows that if parents fail to teach children some dependency, that children may disrespect"both other human beings and the environment". In essay, Neil Millar shows many positive exemplars, of how parents, should approach their children.
Both, Authors Budge Wilson and Neil Winter, express their feelings about parent's approach to teaching their children life lessons. Although both, pieces of literature focus on how children, are capable of doing more. The info Text, " The most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask..." shows a more positive and respectful approach of parents to their children.

Profanity and Morals

"OH, no I did it again" "did what?" "I said a swear word". Today most people in society either swear on a regular bases without noticing, or say a foul word when either feeling angry,frustrated,sad,or excited. Many feelings,emotions can trigger using profanity. But can it trigger someones morals? Today's society use profanity to express how they feel. For people it is easier to express themselves, it also help the other person or people understand where the person is coming from. Most people, who use profanity,have a short list of vocabulary. They find it easier, to use common words even though it may make them look not intelligent. Most people in North America, are intelligent, there are many people who do have a good range of vocabulary, that would let them express themselves. Unfortunately, citizens aren't thinking about how profanity may decrease morals. There are many people who think that using profanity, is no harm to what they are capable of, but what most people don't know is that when swearing or letting out the casual F bomb, when angry,or upset,it makes them look less capable. Which may decrease morals. Most, people today want to be intelligent and have a good impression on people,but when using foul language, it does not help the person to make a good impression. It rather, harms the persons possibilities to making a good impression. When using profanity, most people think that the person is not capable of using other more appropriate words.As society, is gaining more intelligence, the language we use, does not help us with helping our morals. It rather goes down and it shows.


Profanity? Does it reflect ones morals? Do peoples morals go down,with the more they swear. Profanity, is away of expressing themselves in easier way. Although it is used in appropriate times. Most, people are immune to it now, and don't think anything of it. Most people who swear, still would have the same job,life, and most likely still the same personality. It doesn't effect ones capabilities to do while in life, and full fill them. For most people using foul language, doesn't create an impacting illusion anymore. Most,people realize that it is wrong to judge someone by just hearing foul language coming out of there mouth. It doesn't tell anything about that person.

Mature Narrative

I didn't realize how you become mature,until something changed my life. After the incident, I have matured in ways that I didn't ever expect myself too. As a child I lived a life with reckless ways,not thinking about the precautions. I was 16 years old when I decided to get into a car with a drunk driver not even thinking twice what could be the consequences.

It was like any other Friday night, my best friend and I, walked into a house full of teenagers just like themselves. Teenagers,who just wanted to have some fun and let loose after a long week of school. Setting a foot into the house, i knew right then, that this was going to be a long night. The were more than few dozen people, people i knew people i didn't know. But I was guaranteed to end up getting most of the people there by the end of the night. Throughout the night, my friend and I danced on the much anticipated crowded dance floor, toured the house, and even met some cute guys.By the end of the night, no one was capable of getting in the drivers seat.My friend and I, had to get home some how. We didn't have enough for a taxi and it was to far to walk. Instead of calling someone or finding a different solution, we decided to get in the back of a guys vehicle. We had met the guy, that night, he too was not capable to drive especially with two other people in the vehicle. At the time,we didn't think it was that bad of a idea. I didn't think the worst of what could happen in the situation, nor did my friend. We saw a easy solution and we went for it, like a little kid running too fast, not thinking of what might happen if they fell. We didn't think. In the car, we were all talking and laughing. The guy, was more focused on us, than the road. As well, as he was speeding. At first, we didn't realize that he was going way to fast through the neighborhoods. But as we reached to one of the stop signs, he didn't slow down, nor did he even look at the stop sign. As our new friend, was going through, a car coming from the other direction hit us. It was all a big blur,I don't remember anything else.I don't remember how and when I got to the hospital. When I did wake up, I knew right away that something wasn't right. It didn't smell like my room, the sweet smell of my rain forest scent perfume lingering,It smelt more like that sanitizer smell in a hospital. I also recognized the uncomfortable stiffness i had in my leg. I realized I had broken it.Much after I had learned I was in an accident, I learned that my best friend didn't make it and and the driver is in fatal condition. My best friend died right away instantly from impact. Ever since the accident, I have grown up.I live with this with everyday knowing that my best friend will never comeback. This has matured me,Every time i see alcohol I feel a sick sensation in my stomach. Every time I close my eyes I see my friend smiling and enjoying life. I now know the consequences of making bad and reckless decisions. I will never make the same the decision again.I realize now that with every experience in life you grow and learn more about maturing. I don't think I'll ever be able to accept what happened to my friend and I. But i know now,that i will never make the same stupid decision i did that night.