Charlotte Lynskey Debate

As a child, I was told to treat others like I wanted to be treated. When I stole Charlotte Lynskey’s peanut butter sandwich in the first grade, my mother scolded me and asked me how I would feel if Charlotte had stolen my sandwich. I said that I would feel sad and maybe a little angry, and suddenly I understood why not all people do bad things. I am fifteen now, and the lesson my mother was trying to teach my six year old self is still evident. My actions do not have to do with my belief in karma or religion. I do not hold doors open for the elderly because I believe that I will go to hell if I do not. I invite the new kid to sit with me at lunch because I would appreciate the same kindness if I were in her shoes. It is as my mother taught
When kids reach adolescence, new problems arise that need to discussed. While debating an issue, kids should attempt to see from their parent’s point of view. Parents should try to remember when they were younger and if the same discussion arose between them and their parents. One of the most prominent topics being discussed between parents and teenagers is teen privacy. In the age of social media, many parents have become worried that teenagers have been granted a dangerous amount of privacy. Others believe that teenagers deserve a right to privacy. Both sides of the argument contain strong points, but the evidence seems to suggest that teenagers do have a right to privacy from their
The mom wrote, “I feel parents this day and age need all the inside information possible to help teens stay safe and healthy. Many times I hear from parents in shock when their child’s mental health has deteriorated, they are cutting themselves or taking drugs or are depressed. We never saw it coming, they say. Would a peek into a diary have foretold and they could have done something about it?” Barwick urges parents to keep tabs without crossing the privacy boundary. He suggests family means which, like other forms of parental involvement, are linked to positive teen behavior. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, teenagers who regularly have meals with their family are less likely to get into fights, have suicidal thoughts, smoke, drink, use drugs, and are more likely to have later initiation of sexual activity, and better academic performance than teens who do not. Barwick believes that there are other ways of ensuring the safety of teenagers that do not involve violating their privacy and may allow for greater communication and a healthy relationship between a respectful parent and a mature, trustworthy