Welcome to the blog for Prof. John Talbird's English 101 class. The purpose of this site is two-fold: 1) to continue the conversations we start in class (or to start conversations before we get to class) and 2) to practice our writing, reading, and thinking on a weekly basis in an informal setting.
I respectfully agree with your statement. On the other hand, half of individuals, instead of blaming their parents for the downfall in their lives. They praise their parents for the success they have accomplished despite the struggles they went through. This is also portrayed in My Beloved World.
I deleted my first comment because I want to elaborate on my statement so it's more clear "Children who had abusive or neglectful parents will most likely grow up and forgive them and make excuses for their failure as parents, even if no excuse is present." Back to your statement, I completely agree any downfall in an individuals' life is his own fault.
Hi Jackie: I'm not sure if you've accurately captured what Stephanie said. In any case, can you elaborate on what you claim in your last sentence? Do you really think that everyone who suffers is solely responsible for their own unhappiness? What about extenuating circumstances? (poverty, abuse, etc.)
I do believe any individual can overcome any hardship or circumstance; if they want to. If they make right choices and work hard any one can succeed. I don't believe people who suffer are responsible for their unhappiness, but those who dwell on their suffering without seeking help for their problems will probably cause their own failure.
I understand but do not agree. Everyone is different, we all do not make excuses for our parents. Everyone wasn't meant to be a parent, a lot of us kids that were unfortunately born to those individuals know that. Some parents neglect their kids without even knowing its being done. Many parents believe once you have a roof, food, clothes and you go to school you're good. Some parents neglect their kids not by choice but because the bills need to be paid. Abuse is unconscionable no matter the circumstance.
It is true parents think they never abused or neglected their kids just because they provided them with the bare essentials or because they "had" to. But when those abused children grow up how can they forgive their parents for the neglect? More so, can they forgive them when they never acknowledged they were wrong in the first place? It doesn't matter if they are meant to or not meant to be parents, what matters is the choices they made and how those choices inflicted the child in a extremely negative way. I guess it really depends on the person, but I wouldn't accept any excuse expect an apology and reflection on what they learned and how they could of done better for me and for themselves. I wouldn't just ignore their wrongdoings and move on because their my parents and they "tried" their best.
I respectfully agree with your statement. On the other hand, half of individuals, instead of blaming their parents for the downfall in their lives. They praise their parents for the success they have accomplished despite the struggles they went through. This is also portrayed in My Beloved World.
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ReplyDeleteI deleted my first comment because I want to elaborate on my statement so it's more clear "Children who had abusive or neglectful parents will most likely grow up and forgive them and make excuses for their failure as parents, even if no excuse is present." Back to your statement, I completely agree any downfall in an individuals' life is his own fault.
ReplyDeleteHi Jackie: I'm not sure if you've accurately captured what Stephanie said. In any case, can you elaborate on what you claim in your last sentence? Do you really think that everyone who suffers is solely responsible for their own unhappiness? What about extenuating circumstances? (poverty, abuse, etc.)
DeleteI do believe any individual can overcome any hardship or circumstance; if they want to. If they make right choices and work hard any one can succeed. I don't believe people who suffer are responsible for their unhappiness, but those who dwell on their suffering without seeking help for their problems will probably cause their own failure.
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ReplyDeleteI understand but do not agree. Everyone is different, we all do not make excuses for our parents. Everyone wasn't meant to be a parent, a lot of us kids that were unfortunately born to those individuals know that. Some parents neglect their kids without even knowing its being done. Many parents believe once you have a roof, food, clothes and you go to school you're good. Some parents neglect their kids not by choice but because the bills need to be paid. Abuse is unconscionable no matter the circumstance.
ReplyDeleteIt is true parents think they never abused or neglected their kids just because they provided them with the bare essentials or because they "had" to. But when those abused children grow up how can they forgive their parents for the neglect? More so, can they forgive them when they never acknowledged they were wrong in the first place? It doesn't matter if they are meant to or not meant to be parents, what matters is the choices they made and how those choices inflicted the child in a extremely negative way. I guess it really depends on the person, but I wouldn't accept any excuse expect an apology and reflection on what they learned and how they could of done better for me and for themselves. I wouldn't just ignore their wrongdoings and move on because their my parents and they "tried" their best.
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