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  1. Apr 2021
    1. "display bravery in the face of risk, which is often boosted by their frustration with being under the rules of adults." Adults sometimes act like they are always right and it's like the colonists and the British, the kids want representation and the Adults say no

    2. "pictures of the bravery and determination of the Birmingham children as they faced the brutal fire hoses and vicious police dogs were splashed on the front pages of newspapers all across America, and helped turn the tide of public opinion," These children did that despite the fact that the officers did not apreciate it and with the risk of their education. They still helped change the opinion of it even though they had to go through the police dogs

    3. "Children often call on us to do better, inspiring us by example to speak up or join a cause." Children hope that the adults would listen and would try, if they can't children would do it in the future

    1. She skipped school for a year to try to help the world even though it damages her education and she gets held back, and there are the consequences that no one would adknowlegde her, she did it regardless.

    2. Children are trying to rise up to adults about fighting climate change even though the adults have more power and experience than them

    1. t made me reflect on my own undergraduate days -- just about five years ago now.

      She might be able to help them out because she's felt their pain herself

    2. sanctioned, existing clubs, rather than launch their own radical actions, without much resistance or critical questioning.

      So, they basically follow the others instead of fighting for them selves

    3. 98 percent of students at their annual meeting saw the war in Iraq as one of the issues most important to them

      So these people care a lot about the issues and are trying to help

    4. This is not terribly surprising considering that these clubs are sanctioned and funded (sometimes with upward of thousands of dollars a year) by the school administration

      So they get a lot of money

    5. I felt totally inspired by the earnest enthusiasm that beamed out of almost every student I encountered --

      People care a lot about their work and the enthusiasm

    6. who are too overwhelmed to address all the world's problems in Connecticut.

      Should people help these people with not getting so overwhelmed and are there people who should help with the world's problems

    7. I had the privilege of hanging out in a women's center at a Catholic college, eating bad Mexican food with Mennonite feminists

      Why is that a privilege, I feel like any person should be aloud to have a house and eat good food with all kinds of people

    8. Do you think this is the right color ribbon?

      Is there ever really a right color. I feel like it would be the color that fits you and your personality the best

    1. he good news doesn’t end there, though. The benefits of volunteering will follow you out of school and into the workplace, as well

      THroughout the article they have already brought up the college benifit.

    2. Did you know that employers love volunteers

      So, employers look for people who care and help other people and also who have bettered themselves by helping the community

    3. Do enjoy yourself! The more you are having fun with volunteering, the more it will be a positive experience both for you and the organization you are working with.

      Basically that section's about doing community service to better yourselve and who you are not for others or sticking on one thing

    4. 9 best places to do community service.

      So there are other articles they wnat us to check out. They are also trying to help us out with where to do community sevice

    5. volunteering isn’t just good for your mind and conscience; it’s also good for your body.

      When you work with construction and picking up trash, it helps with strength and with the enviroment

    6. One of the big ways that students will benefit from volunteer work is through personal development

      So, the central idea is that community service helps people better themselves and how the treat others. Sounds like a great thing to start doing. Are there any bad sides to it?

    7. This could change how you see the world and your role in it.

      By participating in community service, you are also helping yourself and how you see life.

    8. evelop skills, making contacts, and allowing them to improve the quality of life of others.

      Sounds like through community service, one can acheive some great speaking skills

    9. Students may think it’s not worth their time to get involved in the community because it doesn’t pay like a normal job would.

      I think you'd get the reward of seeing someone else smile because of you.

    1. We want our group of volunteers as diverse as possible,” Bryant explained. “Men can bring a different perspective.”

      So, why don't more of them. Men are just as capapble of things as girls, girls can get stressed with work as well, men and women can use this oportunity to relax and do something to help others.

    2. Again, no matter the income level, age or working status, women are more likely to volunteer

      I feel like this is one sided and this is the side they're mostly trying to prove is correct

    3. 30.1% of women who work full-time also find the time to volunteer in comparison to just 23.8% of men

      So, girls also work full time more but it's still not that much greater.

    4. But once Americans finish high school, volunteerism becomes less likely. We seem to be at our most selfish in our early 20s.

      So, are we selfish or was that angling maily towards boys because they have less volunteers than girls.

    5. Juniors and Seniors in high school, many people participate in organizations that compel them to perform community service. Many high schools require community service in order to graduate.

      Sounds like High School is tuff.

    6. 2014, 28.4% of women volunteered at least once, while only 22.2% of men did so. 

      SO, the men are trying to catch up to the women. This is a lot closer than 95% WOMEN

    1. learn to reap the rewards of prosocialness so that it becomes normative and habitua

      The main point of the article is that they're trying to help kids become better people when they grow older and not get dragged into not healthy stuff

    2. Positive, prosocial activities are less available. Rural communities tend to be more spread out,

      I did not know about this until now

    3. adolescents less likely to break moral codes and engage in illegal activities.”

      Are there any bad sides to this or is this an article only on the good side

    4. “Prosocial behaviors are good for society and communities, but also they are a marker of moral development,”

      So, these people can help kids out wiht their behaviors

    5. serve as protective factors against adolescents engaging in risky behaviors as young adults.

      So these adults aren't underestimating teens and children, they're just worried for their future and trying to help them.

    6. makes youth less likely to turn to drugs and alcohol.

      So, this is a good thing? I believe that these people are underestimating how strong these kids are, they could resist by themselves.