assign. 10

In order to reduce school bullying, if I were a school principal, I would issue school uniforms. One major reason for kids fighting and being picked on is because of what they wear. Children wear clothes that their parents can afford. The "group" that wears the designer clothes or the nice outfits usually gang up and pick on children who are less fortunate and wear and bring things to class that may not be what is "popular". I think school uniforms would not eliminate school bullying and people may argue that it takes away idividuality but I believe it would reduce the number of kids being picked on because they do not have as much money as someone else.

assignment 10

I believe that to effectively reduce drug use in schools, students need to constantly be involved in a drug program. I did not go through D.A.R.E, and all we learned about drugs in elementary school was taught by our parents & peers which wasn't always effective. In middle school we were tought the general "drugs are bad" and in high school we had to take health our freshman year where the teacher went into details about specific drugs & what they do to your body. I think a course like this needs to be tought all throughout highschool and would be beneficial to have included in some sort of freshman seminar in college, like alcohol edu. Because in high school and college is when things are available to you, so the things you learned when you were ten are not necessarily going to be thought of.

I think a good way to prevent kids from using drugs in school or outa school would be to let them know what they do to you and others around you. when i was in elementary i had the D.A.R.E program and it was good and learned a lot from it. some kids thought it was dumb but i thought it was an effective way for kids to learn and know bout drugs and how they work and will mess your life up even your schooling. Maybge if you offered kids a reward for being drug free they would try harder and help others like their friends and people around them. well its a way to start. also if they had more programs set up that taught you bout drugs and everything. Another effective way to prevent kids from doing drugs would be to make more sever punishments for those students who get caught with drugs and alcohol. This would set an example for others in the school and hopefully keep drugs out of the school, and away from the students. and even if the parnets would help out and talk to their kids and others keep eyes on them.

assignment 10

As a principal of a school, I would make it perfectly clear that bullying is 100% unacceptable, there would be no second chances, warnings ect, just punishment for bad behavior. However, it would be important to find reasons why children are, often they have been bullied or come from abusive homes therefore if a child shows warning signs of being a bully he or she should recieve mandatory counseling to work out the issues.

Assignment 10

If I were a school principal, I would try to diminish bullying by employing a variety of approaches. First of all, bullies tend to be at large when there is a lack of adult supervision. I would make sure that recess, lunch time, and all extra curricular activities had adult supervision other than the normal adults, who were trained to notice bullying and put a controlled stop to it. Also, I would elect peer mediators for grades four and up, that their peers(victims and bullies themselves),would be able to bring conflicts to the mediator, and the situation could be worked out in a calm fashion. For older students, there would be absolutely no tolerance, and effective punishment (i.e., no ISS or OSS, some students want that as their punishment) would take place immediately. Students would also be able to talk to counselors or take problems to their teachers (who will have participated in effective bully handling workshops) to help work their problems out. Finally, as the principal, I would whole heatedly take upon the responsibility of supervising classrooms, recess, and cafeterias during lunch time myself, to make sure everything runs smoothly. This would be my approach and every technique would be effective in a perfect world, however, it is difficult to obtain absolute peace.

assignment 10

I believe that schools need to give more rewards for drug free students. As we have learned in this class so far, people tend to do things more effectively if they know they will be receiving something. Also, i believe hat there needs to be more drug programs such as D.A.R.E. and G.R.E.A.T. Another effective way to prevent kids from doing drugs would be to make more sever punishments for those students who get caught with drugs and alcohol. This would set an example for others in the school and hopefully keep drugs out of the school, and away from the students.

Assignment 10

I believe if I was a school principal I would use a wide range of techniques to reduce bullying in my school. My ideas depend on the grade level of students. My father is a principal this year at a Elementary school. They use a reward system for a student of the month and a character word that fits that student. One girl and one boy for every month. I believe for smaller children I would use this type of approach. I would do something special for those kids that were on good behavior and would encourage others to join. I believe if bullying is not stopped in Elementary school it spirals out of control and then we later do not know how to stop it. If there were problems with bullying I would implement a policy where the child had to start a session with the counselor for at least a week. I belive this would help to see if there were other problems occurring at school or at home to help prevent it.

Assignment #10 Reducing Drugs in Schools

In my opinion schools need to provide more than just a D.A.R.E. program or one drug prevention session during certain grades as the course of action to reduce drug use. I remember going through the D.A.R.E. program when I was in elementary school and I can't tell you anything about drugs that I remember other than to say no and that drugs are bad. In middle school and high school the situation wasn't much different. I think schools should make their message about drug education hit a little closer to home. I think they message needs to be harsher in reality than it is. In elementary school they teach you that drugs are bad and they do bad things to your body and that they make you make bad decisions. This is all well and good but it would be much more effective if you made the information a little more detailed. If you told a 3rd grader that one cigarette will take away 11 mins off of your life and then tell them that one pack is approximately 220 mins which is evuivilant to a little over 3 and 1/2 hours and then you tell that people who smoke a pack a day (approximately 20 cigarettes) they will lose approximately 55 days off of their life in just one year. Now, given this information about cigarettes which are legal at the age of eighteen, and apply the same style of deliverance with all of the other legal and illegal drugs that can be abused and I think the rate of drug abuse will go down once our youth discover the physical, emotional, and psychological damage they cause on not only themselves but their friends and families.

Assignment 10

To reduce bullying in a school I would enforce punishment on bullies. There would be no warnings or first, second, third offenses. Punishment would be administered immediately after a problem is brought to attention.
Another step for prevention could be taken with teacher and/or parent evaluations. If the teachers or parents notice behavior that is a concern, stepping in and offering the child counseling whether they are a victim or potential bully could prevent damage before it occurs.

Assignment 10

If I were a school principal I would implement a zero tolerance policy for bullying. This zero tolerance policy would not just apply to the students, it would also apply to the teachers as well. I believe that bullying starts with the teachers, if a teacher picks on a student (inadvertently/purposely) other students puck up on this behavior and snowballs out of control.
Punishment for bullying would be swift and severe, the student would automatically be suspended, and would not be allowed to return to school until a public apology was made in front of the entire school. Upon returning to school the bully would be on a two month “probation period.” The student would not be allowed to do anything unsupervised such as recess, small group work, or go to the bathroom.

Assignment 10

Address one of the following:

If you were a school principal, what would you do to reduce bullying in your school?

or

What do you think should be done to reduce the use of drugs by adolescents?

Assignment 9

I would have to say that I am currently in Kohleberg’s Lever III stage six. Post conventional Moral Reasoning with the understanding of Universal Ethical Principles. I believe it is important to follow social rules because they benefit everyone and are built by common concurrence. I often have the tendency to think outside the common social rules especially when it comes to human life and what would be best for me and my family. If it means something to my life or someone I love I would definitely say screw the rules and do what I want.

Assignment #8

My household was very authoritative. I had boundaries but only when my mom was around. When mom would work late, on the weekends or when she was on vacation I have a very permissive father. When my mom was around we knew the rules and the boundaries that we could reach. We were very open and flexible when it came to rules, but when dad was watching us we didn’t know what rules were and didn’t have many expectations. I believe that my mom did a great job raising us girls, my dad could have used some help but was never expected to. My family taught me responsibility, how to be successful, independent, and have respect for myself and others. The only thing that has been hard for me to deal with as I have gotten older is having respect for men. Since I had none with my dad, I have had a hard time treating my boyfriend as an equal. I believe that will also affect me and my boyfriend when we have kids but it is something that I am working on before that time comes.

I am in level three state five. I believe I am in this stage because I tend to focus on what the right thing to do is for the better good of everyone. I analyze things and do not make rash decisions.

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i believe that i am in level 3, stage 4 or 5. i base my decisions on the greatest good, and the most reasonable solution. i often let my emotions interact wtih decisons but i use my awareness of that to limit their distraction.

I believe I am in Level 2 or stages 3 and 4 in the Kohlberg levels of moral development. I believe I am more in stage 3 out of the two. I am more concerned about gaining approval through trust and being loyal to society. I try to considered what everyone else thinks of me and try to please those around me especially authority such as my parents, teachers, and coaches.

Assignment 9

In Lawrence Kohlberg levels of moral development, I think that I am in stage 3 and stage 4 which is the conventional reasoning level. I tend to do whatever is asked of me and I always think what is right and what is wrong before doing anything. Also many people have described me as a good girl. I tend to do everything to get the approval of everyone around me instead of doing something for myself.

Kohlberg

I think I'm in Kohlberg's Level Three stages 5 and 6. In this level you base your decisions and reasoning off of universal, ethical principles. I think that I make my decision based off what is the best for the people around me.

I would say that I am in Kohlberg's Level 3, postconventional moral reasoning, stage 5. i take things that people say and think about them and then I try and look at the whole picture, and not rely on my emotions to make my decisions. But sometimes my emotions are good to rely on them at times their not. so i guess i can say i have made it this far by looking at more of the big picture and not just inside the box.

Assignment 9

I believe I would have to say I am in Lawrence Kohlberg’s Conventional Moral Reasoning Stage four. Since I dispatch 911 for a police dept, I fall into that proper behavior that society has set. Even if no one is around you still have to obey the law. I tend not to question to much because at some point or another someone has and most likely didn’t get anywhere. The rules are set by our society for a reason and very rarely change. I try to be the good citizen and do what is expected out of me. I plan on going into teaching so I would expect that my students would do the same and obey the laws and to be a outstanding citizen and part of society.

Assignment #9

I believe that I am currently in level III: Postconventional Moral Reasoning somewhere between stages Five & Six. Being a Criminal Justice Major I strongly believe that the Social Contract is very important but also that it is bendable and flexible. Not every social situation allows for every “rule” or law to be followed and having already put some minimal law enforcement experience under my belt I know that not every law can be enforced at every moment. There is simply too many and not enough time. There are some instances where I find myself in similar situations using different “rules” of the Social Contract for different occasions.

Assignment 9

I am in Kohlberg’s Level III: Postconventional Moral Reasoning, between stage five and stage six. I believe that I am between stage five and stage six because as a Criminal Justice Major I feel that it is important to obey social rules because they benefit everyone and are established by mutual agreement. I don’t think our country could function without set, black and white rules, which would suggest I am in stage five. However, as a nurse I find myself in situations where a human life is at stake. I sometimes have the urge to step outside the black and white rules of our society because in the heat of the moment a human life seems much more sacred then bureaucracy, suggesting that I am in stage six.

assignment 9

I believe that I am at Kohlberg's Level 3, postconventional moral reasoning, between stages 5 and 6. I tend to question the fairness of rules and laws. I am much more concerned with the greater good than the disobedience of a law. I am notorious for playing the so called "devil's advocate" because I question the law in comparison to the morality of what a person may have done. I also tend to believe that there are certain things that transcend laws (preserving a life).

morals

i would say that i am between stage 3 and 4. i go by if things are wrong or right. sometimes go by what others are doing. it really depends on the situation i am in to make the decison.

Assignment 9

I would definitely say I am in level two Conventional moral reasoning, stage four. I would like to say that I do things because I know they are right or wrong, but I typically do what others expect of me to gain approval. I do what the majority does, and I tend to crave acceptance. Unfortunately,level two stage three of Kohlberg's moral reasoning is that of the concrete operational stage. This level tends to be followed by people who follow the rules and do what others expect with no regard for whether the situation is fair or not. However, it is the stage and level that applies most to me.

Assignment 9

I would say that I am in Kohlberg's Level 3: postconventional moral reasoning, stage 5. I try and look at the whole picture, and not rely on my emotions to make my decisions.

Assignment 8

My parents used an authoritative parenting style. However, at times it was traditional because my father was the one that disciplined us. I grew up in a loving home. They had rules that I followed, or I got punished. When I got older they were more lenient. I remember having many discussions with my parents. They would tell me why they thought i shouldn't do something, and in return I was able tell how I felt. I believe there parenting style has helped shape me into the person I am today. It taught me discipline, self-control and maturity.

Assignment 7

When I was youger, I had a hard time learning to ride my bike. The first time my dad took the training wheels off, I fell off. I said i would never take them off again. My dad would incourage me, saying that I could do it. He would show me that he could ride a bike withoput training wheels. I was determinded to be like my dad. With his guidance and motivation i eventually was able to ride my bike without training wheels.

assignment 9

I think that currently i am in the postconventional moral reasoning. I believe that i am in stage 5 because right now i am a double major in psychology and criminal justice. I am currently taking a class called criminal law which explains the law and all of the elements in which need to be present for a law to be broken. This is one area in which i am very interested and in every situation i try and examine the laws. I weigh out the choices right from wrong and choose the best possible decision basied off of that. I like examining every situation from different perspectives as well.

assignment 9

I am in the third level, sixth stage. I am more concerned about the people and circumstances of a situation than the laws that may or may not come into play. I do not view things in black and white which is how most laws operate. There is just too much gray area to account for to assume that the law is always right.

kohlbergs theory

I think I am in Level three stage six on many issues, because usually I am more concerned with my personal morals than with societal law, however most people function on several levels simultaneously, so in reality I am probably functioning on many levels, depending on the issue at hand.

I am in Level 3, Stage 1. Stage 5 is the stage where individuals start questioning what makes for a good society, and are concerned with individuals and individual rights. I am not in stage 4 because stage 4 is about how to keep a society running; not what is best for the people in it. The people are clearly the most important part of society. A good society can be achieved when people are given free will to choose things, and they will learn from their mistakes. That is the idea behind level 3, stage 1.

Assignment 9

Lawrence Kohlberg described three levels of moral development, each consisting of two stages. In which level/stage are you currently? Explain.

assignment 8

My parents are divorced and they both used two different styles of parenting. My mother used an authoritative style of parenting. She disciplined me but she would also listen to my explanations. I remember having many discussions as to why she was setting the rules a certain way or why she was punishing me. If I was late for curfew she usually wasn't upset unless I didn't call before to let her know I was going to be late or have a good explanation as to why I was late. My dad used an authoritarian style of parenting. My curfew was always set at midnight. If I tried to negotiate a later curfew he would always make it earlier. When I asked him why he would say, "because I said so." If I was ever late for curfew I was not allowed to go out the next night. I think that their styles have allowed me to have more respect for my parents, but it also caused me to rebel. Whenever I stayed with my dad I would always sneak out because I felt too restricted.

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My mother and step-father used the authoritative parenting style in raising me. My whole life my parents had their own list of rules for my siblings and I; however, they did compromise with me for many of the rules. A lot of rules were formed for me because of something my older brothers did when they were younger but after a while I was able to get around those rules. But throughout my whole childhood I was always able to go out with friends and have sleepovers. My parents also were not afraid to ground me for a week or not let me go out when they believe it was not in my best interest, like seeing a rated R movie or something like that. I feel like I have turned out like many of the outcomes the text book listed. I am very social and able to get along with other people and adults. I was also able to respond to other adults demands other than my parents. Authoritative seems to be the best parenting style.

Parenting Style

When I was younger, both of my parents were very authoriatarian style parents. They both had rules that my brother and I had to follow, and we were never allowed to question them. The answer that he and I most commonly got was 'Because I said so.' We were never allowed to discuss options, and although we were never physically punished, we had heinously long time-outs and trips to our respective rooms. As I got older, and learned to fight back thanks to teenage angst, both of my parents started being more authoritative. I never had a set curfew; I we always talked about the 'proper' amount of time I should be out, which usually depended on what I was doing, and who I was with. Even though I do not agree with the parenting style that both of my parents used when I was younger, I still think I turned out pretty well.

Parenting Style

My parents had an authoritative style of parenting. Each of them had a set a rules that I had to follow but they also supported me in whatever I did such as playing sports, school, and many activities involving school. If I ever broke any of their rules they would sit me down and tell me what I did wrong instead of just punishing me. Both my mom and dad had very different styles, my mom was more laid back but she still had rules and guidelines that my sister and I had to follow. As for my dad he had more rules but he still understood everything that we had to say about certain things. To this day I am very understanding to others and I owe that all to my mom and dad they made me the way I am now. Although there was one thing that they did not understand is when I made the decision to not play softball this year. Both my parents wanted me to keep playing and I told them that I could not play any more due to me blowing my knee out this spring. Now as time has pasted I think that they are understanding my point but are still wanting me to play. I owe the way that I am to both my parents and how they raised me when I was growing up.

parenting style

My parents use the authoritative style. They had rules and boundries but they would listen to what I had to say and would sometimes have exceptions for those rules. They made sure that my homework was being done and that I had good grades. They supported me and helped me through a lot of things and I would not be where I am today without them.

assignment 8

when i was younger, my parents made sure that my free time was spent reading books or playing outside. i didnt get to watch tv for more than an hour a day. movies were watched during family time but that was the only exception. i think, when i had to opportunity to make my own decisions about watching tv, i was more likely to chose to work on a school project or read, even just find something more productive to do.