Identify 2 ways in which the SFT principles listed on page 28 are consistent (or not) with, the core values of social work (service, social justice, dignity and worth of a person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence)

Read O’Connel Solution Focused Therapy: Chapters pages 28-34. 2 Separate Response To Classmates’ Discussion Posts with proper APA 7th Edition citations to include one additional source to support your responses throughout your response posts. Ebook, two classmates’ discussion posts, and sample for both posts will be uploaded after hiring tutor. No Title or Reference Page needed. Instead, write first response post with References Title and references under first response post. Afterwards, skip several lines and write your second response post with References’ Heading and references under Reference Heading. Single spaced. I was under to add single space due to only requiring 300 words minimum for both response in total: no minimum 150 words and maximum 250 for each respond post not including references. No direct quotes, first person language, or “It” as subject in sentences.

Instructions: Create a case scenario that substantiates your classmate’s original points to the case. Be specific in your discussion; this is not a generic conceptual discussion. Apply the solution focused concepts to your scenario. ** Note: For this and all written assignments, you are expected to follow APA style of writing. A quick place to find information about how to write in APA: owl.english.purdue.edu This is assignment classmates responded to: Identify 2 ways in which the SFT principles listed on page 28 are consistent (or not) with: · the core values of social work (service, social justice, dignity and worth of a person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence) · and the NASW ethical principles (social worker’s primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems, social workers challenge social injustice, social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, social workers behave in a trustworthy manner, social workers practice within their area of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise). Create a concise and succinct paragraph for each of the 2 ways, for a maximum of 2 paragraphs. Use proper citations and references.

While GDP is very accurate in terms of representing and forecasting our economy’s performance, explain from your point of view and your understanding of the material we’ve reviewed, whether or not the limitations or shortcomings really impact the results.

Assignment Question

Please be sure to answer each question with 4 complete paragraphs per question (paragraphs encompass 7 to 8 sentences at minimum) your opinions and interpretation and application of the information

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Assignment Question

Please be sure to answer each question with 4 complete paragraphs per question (paragraphs encompass 7 to 8 sentences at minimum) your opinions and interpretation and application of the information!

1.) While GDP is very accurate in terms of representing and forecasting our economy’s performance, explain from your point of view and your understanding of the material we’ve reviewed, whether or not the limitations or shortcomings really impact the results. Additionally, should items like product quality be included or some interpretation of other items that are immeasurable at this moment such as mentioned in Chapter 27’s Last Word. Be sure to include current GDP in your response. Again, your opinion and reflections are the most significant. If you quote any article or work in the book, please be sure to use appropriate citations.

2.) In your opinion and with any supporting information that you wish to cite, can we have Inflation and Recession occurring at the same time? Be specific in your reasoning while using examples! This is considered to be a why or why not with supporting information type of question but also encompasses your opinion!! You may wish to use any other articles to cite but do not forget to include any links!

Additionally, should items like product quality be included or some interpretation of other items that are immeasurable at this moment such as mentioned in Chapter 27’s Last Word. Be sure to include current GDP in your response. Again, your opinion and reflections are the most significant. If you quote any article or work in the book, please be sure to use appropriate citations.

 

 

Discuss whether your chosen media text/image/or series of images takes a position that reflects representation and how it functions.

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Essay outline and other 3 sources. write essay based on the essay outline. 6-8 pages, double spaced, 12pt font, with standard margins. Use accurately formatted Chicago citation styleLinks to an external site., include footnotes and/or endnotes and a bibliography. Include your full name and devise a creative/descriptive/engaging title. Do not include a cover page. Purpose: The essay should demonstrate your ability to develop a cogent, well-structured argument, clearly and concisely. It is important to have a well-defined thesis statement from which your argument will proceed. The essay is also a measure of how well you understand and synthesize course material.

Topic: Consider a media text/image/or series of images of your choice as a case study to articulate methodologies to which we have been introduced: eg. cultural studies, semiotic analysis, ideology, culture industry, political economy, or any combination. Consider your own subjective position and/or lived/intersectional experience, and if/how it inflects analysis on the material, however, the essay must be written objectively, in the 3rd person. Discuss whether your chosen media text/image/or series of images takes a position that reflects representation and how it functions. The overall aim is to use a media text/image/or series of images to thoughtfully engage with social, political, aesthetic, historical and/or cultural implications and perspectives as discussed in this course. NONE OF THE IMAGES THAT HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO YOU FOR OTHER ASSIGNMENTS IN THIS CLASS MAY BE USED FOR THE FINAL ESSAY. YOU MUST SEEK OUT YOUR OWN MEDIA TEXT / IMAGES / OR SERIES OF IMAGES. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Structure: A creative, descriptive, and engaging title Introduction. This introduces the problem you plan to address and which particular methodology(ies) you will be employing. The introduction also guides the reader into the organization/structure of the essay. The introduction should be an expansion of the ‘contextualization’ segment from the Essay Outline/Proposal (but these should not be identical). We must be able to see edits, adjustments, changes, and developments from the ‘contextualization’ paragraph that was previously submitted. Argument. Mobilize concepts from the course (ensure you define any concepts), and organize your argument clearly. Divide your argument into 2 or 3 points and stick to them. This section is where you use course materials to construct your argument—important here is the word “construction.” Readings, lecture, and concepts covered are meant to be a toolbox that you use in building your argument. Concepts and direct quotes are not there to simply prove your point, they are supposed to be operational in the construction of your argument. Course materials are to help keep you in a state of exploration while you write—concepts can be used to formulate questions too. You do not need to answer all questions that may arise in your essay. It is okay to suggest new areas of inquiry that are beyond the scope of the essay. Try to be as rigorous as you can when discussing concepts. For instance, take the time to define concepts, ensure you are using them as they have been discussed in the course – before explaining how these ideas, concepts, and approaches inform your analysis. You can also contrast different definitions and ideas to highlight the difficulty behind fixed definitions. Integrating direct quotes are a good way to engage with readings, however, don’t assume that direct quotes are enough to fulfill these requirements (i.e. referencing a reading). If you use a quote (or a block quote), discuss it after citing it, add some commentary. A quote is not there to prove your argument. Quotes are to enhance the existing discussion and require analysis. Conclusion. Wrap up what you have claimed in your essay, summarize your arguments, and point to any new directions. Bibliography. At least 6 academic references (a minimum of 3 must be from the syllabus). Academic sources are strongly preferred (minimum of 6 are required), but you must cite all sources used – accurately – in Chicago style.

When reviewing the literature for your evaluation plan and different types of evidence for your project, what gaps in the findings did you encounter? How could these gaps influence other researchers?

Assignment Question

When reviewing the literature for your evaluation plan and different types of evidence for your project, what gaps in the findings did you encounter? How could these gaps influence other researchers?

How is the labyrinth illustrated in Henry’s treatment of the women of the River Valley Community School System? How should Pat handle the barriers she is encountering from her male coworkers?

Read the case study in Chapter 14 from Northouse & Lee (2021). Use the questions following the case study to guide your discussion. Do not copy and paste or repeat the questions in your post but instead create a narrative based on the questions. Case Study CASE 14.1 PRE-K–12 CONCENTRATION “MY GIRL” Pat Andrews is the comptroller of the 3,000-student River Valley Community School System. She has been with the public school system for 10 years, having started as a secretary. The first member of her family to go to college, Pat is proud of her achievements and has risen to a level in her career beyond what she dreamed possible. Pat had been comptroller for five years when Henry Dalton was hired as River Valley’s superintendent of schools and became Pat’s boss. Henry immediately recognized Pat’s work ethic and value to the district. He encouraged Pat to strengthen her skills by engaging in professional development opportunities and earning a master’s degree in educational leadership. Henry even took extra time to assist Pat with her classwork and proofread her thesis. When Pat graduated, Henry presented her with a leather-bound copy of her thesis and a pair of pearl earrings. In the card accompanying the gifts, Henry wrote, “I always knew ‘My Girl’ could do it. Congratulations!” Despite calling her “My Girl,” Pat and Henry’s relationship has always been very professional. They do not see one another outside the office, other than the occasional office function, where spouses and families are also present. Pat had expected that once she had a master’s degree, a promotion would surely be close behind, either to assistant superintendent of River Valley or as a comptroller for the entire school district. Henry often speaks of looking out for Pat’s interests and assisting her in finding a more prestigious position. But a year goes by, and so do a number of opportunities for Pat to advance, and nothing comes of them. The River Valley Community School System is now preparing to ask the community to vote on a bond issue, and Henry asks the school board to approve a new position to oversee a campaign explaining the bond issue to the voters and to ensure its passage. Pat is certain that the job will be hers. Instead, Henry brings in Mark Andrews, a former colleague from Henry’s previous district. When Pat asks Henry why he didn’t consider her, he remarks that he doesn’t know what he’d do without “his girl” right where she is, by his side. Henry frequently seeks out Pat’s thoughts and suggestions on projects, but Pat has begun to become more aware that she rarely receives credit for her ideas. Pat’s female coworkers see her as a leader, and often come to her for advice.

But in staff meetings, when Pat’s experience and education give her unique insight into the topic at hand, her male colleagues seem to not acknowledge that she has spoken. In the end, many of the important decisions are made on the golf course after work, or on Fridays at the guys’ favorite tap house. None of the women in the office are ever invited to these informal functions. Pat’s master’s degree has earned her more responsibility in the office with a slight increase in pay, but it has not brought her the expected promotion. Of the women in her office, Pat holds the highest position of responsibility, but it was a position she held before Henry arrived. During Henry’s tenure, the only promotions women have received have been lateral ones (e.g., better secretarial positions). Henry frequently remarks in public that “his gals” are the best around, and do all the “real work” of the district. He praises them often, treats them to lunch, and will leave flowers on their desks. But acknowledgement in the form of pay raises or career advancement is not forthcoming. Pat is grateful to Henry; without his encouragement, she doubts she would have ever pursued her master’s degree. But she is bewildered by the lack of respect she now feels from him and wonders what happened to all the promises he had alluded to regarding the future of her career.   —Anne Lape, Educator Questions Did Pat’s relationship with Henry help her career or hold her back? Defend your answer. How is the labyrinth illustrated in Henry’s treatment of the women of the River Valley Community School System? How should Pat handle the barriers she is encountering from her male coworkers? Advanced Questions 4. What career steps would you advise Pat to take? Specifically, how should she approach her relationship with Henry? 5. Could this case be an illustration of what Simon and Hoyt (2022) describe as the “incongruity between the female gender role and the leadership role” (p. 406)? Defend your answer. 6. Describe what type of organizational changes could be made to benefit Pat and other women in her division. Who would need to initiate those changes, and how should they do it? Use the following references: Northouse, P. G., & Lee, M. (2021). Leadership Case Studies in Education (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. (US). https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9781071816806 Youssef, M. (2013). The Leadership Style of Jesus. Harvest House Publishers. https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9780736952316

Choose a song or poem. Research it. Synthesize the research. Then, infuse your own analysis-Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Assignment Question

Poetry Analysis Research Paper 2: Choose a song or poem. Research it. Synthesize the research. Then, infuse your own analysis. Use MLA. Objectives: Locate primary and secondary research materials, including journal articles and essays, books, scholarly and professionally maintained databases or archives Evaluate sources for organization, credibility, sufficiency, accuracy, timeliness, and bias Research events, topics, ideas, or concepts through multiple media formats. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Print your poem or song and bring it to class for group annotations. If you choose a contemporary song, prepare to have a hard time finding quality sources and having to change. Make your selection tasteful. If you don’t have one in mind go to poets.org where you can filter by theme and occasion or consider one of these: Poems Songs “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost “Adam’s Curse” by W. B. Yeats “Eve Remembering” by Toni Morrison “I Carry Your Heart with Me” E. E. Cummings “No Man Is an Island” by John Donne “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou “Across the Universe” by The Beatles “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan “Infinity” by Mariah Carey “Born in the USA” by Bruce Springstein “Imagine” by John Lennon “Zombie” by The Cranberries “Letter to Me” by Brad Paisley Find sources. Go to library.citadel.edu/az.php for access to The Citadel’s free databases. You are looking for sources about the poem or song. Reading scholars’ ideas will help your own ideas flourish. “There are too many databases to choose from!” Consider starting with Bloom’s Literature, Literature and Poetry Criticism, and Gale Literature and Criticism. Set up your paper. Use MLA. If you have a question, go to owl.purdue.edu, the Writing Lab, or ask Ms. Rink. Annotated Bibliography will include at least five credible sources: Four sources will be from databases, journals, or government documents. They will analyze the meaning of the song/poem. If none of the four sources include the poem in its entirety, a fifth source may be a website that does. Also, consider an interview with the artist or their YouTube channel. You must parenthetically cite all sources within the paper. The paper is 1,500 words minimum (excluding poem/song and Annotated Bibliography) double spaced, 12 point font in Times New Roman. Format will be MLA 8th Edition, but the poem/song lyrics will be on page one. Remember to give an in-text citation to your poem/song immediately after it is inserted. You may take a screenshot of the poem/lyrics or cut and paste them to the page (maybe in columns). The lyrics can be single spaced. Simply write the word “Chorus” in place of quoting it repeatedly. The paper will begin on page two. Paper will be written in the present tense. This is how one writes about literature (even if one has already read the piece). Analyses are written in third person. Use pronouns like “he,” “she,” “they,” and “one.” Do not write in first person, using pronouns like “I,” “we,” and “us” or in second person, using pronouns like “you” and “y’all.” 4. Make the finishing touches. Check your work against the rubrics. Canvas rubric Inquiry and Analysis Rubric Written Communication Rubric 5. Peer editing. Then, revise, revise! 6. Turn in four places: On Canvas > Assignments > Research Paper Bring a physical copy printed to class. On Watermark* via Canvas under “Written Communications.” Do not log into Watermark directly. On Watermark via Canvas under “Inquiry and Analysis.” Do not log into Watermark directly. * New to this semester, Watermark is an online writing portfolio. (Last year, we used Taskstream.) It is required by The Citadel for FSWI, LDRS 211, and a few other courses. We will have class time to figure this out together.

In a paper explore the role of patriotism as an ideology to assuage guilt, to rationalize foreign policy, to divert attention from oppression and poor wages and lack of opportunity (as “opiate for the masses”).

Assignment Question

Attention: This is a 5 page (minimum) essay. In order to write a good essay you will have to draw from the reading or other sources for your material. note: Ideology is a part of each topic and you will need to understand what ideology means and how it impacts on your selected topic. You are not limited to what we have read for support, BUT (and this is critical) you must use our reading and video material to a large extent. You may use it as support, or you can use it as a foil to argue against or a combination of both. The important thing is that you use the sources in this module extensively and delve into the implications presented by the material. In order to score an A on the essay, you will need to bring in at least 2 different sources into each paragraph. A requirement of the essay is that you use in some way all three sources, Loewen, Zinn, and Chomsky.

For a 4 or 5 page essay, you would want your paragraphs to be at least 2/3 to a page long. They need to be that long to get in the support you need (at least two sources) and also your own argument. BUT paragraphs should not be much longer than that. You could have a two page paragraph in a 15 page essay because it would be right-sized for the project. And you need at least THREE topics to support your argument. Can pick either of these two topics. The sources that are below are the sources we’ve been using after essay 1.

Essay topic: Explore the role of patriotism as an ideology to assuage guilt, to rationalize foreign policy, to divert attention from oppression and poor wages and lack of opportunity (as “opiate for the masses”). Does the ideology “Our country right or wrong” (Loewen p. 229) belong in our textbooks or on the lips of our political representatives and what harm or good can it do? How is patriotism used by those who seek to sway public opinion with regards to actions that they want to take? Why are people poor? This topic will of necessity deal with causality and class. What is the connection between the rich and the poor? do not do a simple report basically saying that people are poor because they are statistically poor. Why are they poor and who does their poverty benefit

Sources: 1. Creating the Poor by Michael Parenti: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18fMsbALn9FM4kAUqeNlstjz6bqYqfAMU/view?usp=sharing 2. Inequality for All by Robert Reich: https://youtu.be/q-rpkZe2OEo 3. Excerpt from Chomsky on “Contemporary Poverty”: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15X-d9gN-l3tjX725mrU4xKq7Kdrli54w/view?usp=sharing 4. Excerpt from Chomsky, “Escaping Indoctrination.”: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10GYqld92htH_QHmMeKbLgpJiuMPsSHOK/view?usp=sharing 5. “Land of Opportunity”: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-vb7w-LXVDyUHIg8EtNzNOERe1H4TmHq/view?usp=sharing 6. Giving Labor the Business”: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1azIC6iHOxlznqZJ7LkUpMXCHwcKmjwDa/view?usp=sharing 7. Robber Barons and Rebels”: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cwDRXtdlpyNwriBkwhMBCzAHHILfETf1/view?usp=sharing 8. Mafia 9. Business, Apartheid and Racism: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uF1yzf3gA16vEP4DwjpC7-bgk10FuyEf/view?usp=sharing 10. Watching Big Brother: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4yAXrjUlTowap4TrLstzF_YF0V7hyEK/view?usp=sharing 11. Fear and Social Control: https://youtu.be/w_ybzC2wP7Q 12. Bowling for Columbine(fear): https://youtu.be/oeQ4HWhPEdA 13. The Empire and the People: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10iyvfP4ZxuX_z08y41QWARNHfdbGfEK5/view?usp=sharing 14. Instant-Mix Imperial Democracy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Q-cW1n53CU7jT7xObc_wLB5DeYeAm5SPHaJyUOQEv4/edit?usp=sharing 15. Discussion on Globalization:https://youtu.be/AHJPSLgHemM 16. The Promise of Global Institutions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EyvBhT2dhVvqusxBlC90TE12oEkkTb0C/view?usp=sharing

What was your relationship like with your parents? 16. What type of music was popular during your teenage years? 17. What were the important social/political issues at the time, and how were teens involved in them?

Assignment Question

Adolescent Interview Paper Information To gain a better appreciation and understanding of generational differences in adolescence, your assignment is to interview a person of your choice who is at least a generation older or younger than you (about 16 years; they may be your parents, child, relatives, or friends) using the following questions. You are also encouraged to ask additional questions you may have as the conversation unfolds, especially related to Faith Development issues. The paper should be uploaded on Canvas as a WORD document file and be a minimum of 3 full pages, up to maximum of 5 pages, typed and double spaced. Please write the paper in paragraph form, rather than question-answer format. It must be written in APA style formatting (see APA style writing helps on Canvas for a template to imitate) and should include a Title Page (professional version), Abstract, and References Page (to cite our textbook and your 2 scholarly articles). It should have 1” margins and 12-point font and be in Times New Roman font. The following must be included in the paper: 1. A description of your interviewee (age, ethnicity, occupation, etc.) Briefly state where they lived during their adolescence, family composition (living w/ parents, number of siblings, etc.), and school attendance and faith background. 2. In paragraph form, report their responses to your interview questions. Try and primarily paraphrase their answers, although interesting comments may be quoted. 3. Include at least 2 scholarly articles (use Regent Library’s database search tool using the PsychInfo database). The articles should discuss some aspect of adolescent development that is relevant to your interviewee. For example, if the interviewee was bullied and it affected their social or emotional development, include recent scholarly research from peer-reviewed journal articles that discuss the socioemotional toll that bullying can have on adolescents. 4. Conclude your paper by describing your thoughts about the overall similarities and differences between the adolescent experience of your interviewee, and experiences of contemporary adolescents, including yourself, and in relation to Fowler’s Stage 3 of faith development: Synthetic-Conventional. Example Interview Questions: (Remember that you are free to add your own as well) 5. What kinds of things did you do for fun as a teenager? 6. What were your main sources of stress during adolescence and how did you manage the stress? 7. What was dating like when you were a teenager? 8. What was the most rebellious thing you did as a teen? What kinds of punishments did your parents use for you? 9. What kinds of things caused problems for teens at the time (drugs, alcohol, etc.)? 10. What were things like socially in your high school (cliques, etc.)? 11. How was religion a part of your teen years? Did it help, hinder, or affect your development in any way? 12. What was your attitude toward school? What were your options after high school? 13. Do you remember experiencing any kind of peer pressure as a teen? In what way? 14. Did you have a job as a teenager? What was it and how do you feel it impacted your development (for better or worse). 15. What was your relationship like with your parents? 16. What type of music was popular during your teenage years? 17. What were the important social/political issues at the time, and how were teens involved in them? 18. What advice would you give to your younger self? Gary Dillard age 55 originally from Little Rock Arkansas, I asked him why they moved from Little Rock. He said “there were too many blacks, and the crime levels were ridiculous. He said they could not go out of town overnight without their house being broken into”. Gary retired from owning\operating chicken houses and driving a log truck to now working and living on a small farm he inherited after his father’s death in 2019. During his adolescent years he lived with his mother, father, and older half-brother from mothers’ previous marriage. Midway through kindergarten Gary changed schools because excessive punishment by his teacher because he was left-handed. Locking him in a closet momentarily at first then only being let out for lunch and the bathroom once a day and hitting his left hand with a ruler when he would try to write forcing him to write with his right hand. (I want to make note that both schools he attended were prominently white) When his brother was 17 he moved out because him and Gary’s dad didn’t get along. When I asked Gary what he kind of things he did for fun his response was drinking beer and chasing girls. Although I wasn’t chasing girl I drank beer but mostly hung out with friends listening to music, and camping. His main stressors were peer pressure and school. When it came to dating he had the same girlfriend from the 9th grade to senior high school. They broke up for a short time but married shortly after high school. Gary was closest to him mother during his adolescent years because his father worked out of town a lot. He said he wasn’t really rebellious because his parents weren’t that Strick, and he could go and do what he pleased. That there wasn’t much to rebel against.. Some things that cause problem for teens then were drinking and smoking pot. Socially there were your normal cliques the nerds, preppies, and jocks. Because he played every sport he considered himself a jock. When it came to religion neither him nor his family went to church or currently go to church. When asked If he felt like it helped, hindered or affected his development in any way, he responded. It might have made him a better person if he had been more involved. But that he’s not against the idea. He does believe in God. Gary Enjoyed school finding it Challenging and rewarding. He gave up the opportunity to play baseball. To get married. No, any peer pressure he remembers experiencing was drinking and sex. When Gary was in the 5th his 18-year-old cousin had sex with him. He told me he didn’t know what sex was. And it really messed with him. He worked at a buddy’s chicken house gathering eggs. And doing hey. During high school. He says that it helped him. To learn about the value of a dollar. Be appreciative. What he has. Because he earned it. Therefore, he was more hesitant and cautious about the way he spent it. Music that was popular then was. Rock. And country More specifically. Some bands were 38 Special, Alabama and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Garry’s advice to his self would be to slow down and pay attention, try to learn from his mistakes. Like Gary I also grew up in a small town but unlike Gary going to both all white schools my hometown was 75% black. If you were one of the white families it usually meant you came from a well-off family, or your last name had a high reputation in the community. My maiden’s name is Gills, my family-owned Gills reality and forestry service. I lived the majority of my childhood/adolescent bouncing around between my mother, father, and grandparent. I have two older brothers. My homelife was unstable when it came to my mother, my father did the best he could do. I wasn’t close to either parent. For fun we use to ride back roads and listen to music, hang out on the lake all day and camp ride jet skis, fishing, hiking. (I didn’t feel like Gary was very informative on his answers and that they could have been more un debt so if you want to add anything please feel free to do so to mine or his) Some of the main stressors I had to deal with were usually home life with my mother and insecurities about myself among peers that were my main stressors. I managed them by drinking and smoking pot. Dating was non-exiting for me until I was in the 12th grade. I had crushes on boys, but I was skinny and awkward. I was a late bloomer to say the least and didn’t date much. If I did it was usually just hanging out listening to music and talking. I met my oldest son’s dad when I turned 17. I always thought I was pretty rebellious when I was younger, smoking pot was a big deal and I pushed the limits. I got caught by my stepmom when I was 165 for smoking my dads pot and got kicked out of the house. That was a big changing point in my life to date. Other teens that I was around struggled with the same issues. Homelife, parents, peer presser, sex, and drinking, Thing socially were like Garys. There were specific cliques’ nerds, preppies, jocks, but we had skateboarders, and stoners. I wasn’t a misfit, but I didn’t really fit in any one group. I was stoner and advanced for 15 years modern jazz and ballet. Religion was a big part of my adolescent years growing up with a grandfather as a Sothern evangelist I was doctrine from a young age. I can’t really say it helped or hindered my developmental. has it affected me? I’m sure has affected me in some ways. As far as my attitude towards school. I had so much gone on at home that school was the least of my concerns and I also struggle with ADHA, so school has always been a struggle for me. I felt like I was always overlooked and had a lot of insecurities. I didn’t have many options after high school because I got pregnant and dropped out. Peer pressure was typical for me drinking, drugs, sex. I didn’t really have a job as a teenager outside of milking cows during the summer on my stepdad’s dairy farm. I think if I would have worked more as a teenage I would have a better work ethic today. My relationship with my parents wasn’t great, I equally bounced from parent to parent to grandparent throughout my childhood and adolescent years, Music that waws popular were nirvana, pearl jam, Brittney spears, and no doubt. Also techno music was starting to come out. President Clinton and Bush were a big deal. The world trade center was about to be hit by planes. Works Cited Berk, Laura E. Development through the lifespan. Sage Publications, (6th ed.). Pearson, 2017. Fowler, James W. “Faith development at 30: Naming the challenges of faith in a new millennium.” Religious Education 99.4 (2004): 405–421.