Why Do Kids Join Gangs? Factors motivating kids to join gangs vary individual to individual. A multitude of social and economic reasons can be involved. Power‚ status‚ security‚ friendship‚ family substitute‚ economic profit‚ substance abuse influences‚ and numerous other factors can influence kids to join gangs. Gang members also cross all socio-economic backgrounds and boundaries regardless of age‚ sex‚ race‚ economic status‚ and academic achievement. Each case must be evaluated on an
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Ponyboy Curtis is in a gang called Greasers who lives on the Eastside‚ and all they do is drink and smoke. Then there are Socs which are a group of rich‚ snobby kids who live on the West side and they also smoke and drink. In their society and in gangs‚ many underaged kids smoke and drink. In this society‚ underaged kids do the same. Also in the article‚” The Allure of Gangs” it talks about why kids join a gang. Some kids join because they feel they like they are not loved at all. Then in the other article
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take‚ at least not alone. John Quincy Adams once said‚ “If your actions inspire others to dream more‚ learn more‚ do more‚ and become more‚ you are a leader.” This powerful words are extremely meaningful‚ especially to me. This means that if you try your hardest regularly to not only gain new knowledge‚ become more productive‚ make new goals and wonder about your future‚ and become a better you‚ no matter what circumstances you are under you are a person who will help others even unintentionally.
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Do you want to be famous? Being a celebrity/famous person comes with its’ advantages and disadvantages which can make living life very difficult at times. Let’s look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of being a celebrity/famous person. Some of the advantages of being a famous person are as follows: Famous people have everything they can possibly want such as fast cars‚ big houses‚ money‚ women etc. They can go wherever they want on holidays or any other day of the week and do not
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During my High School years I kept seeing booths to recruit people into the National Guard. For some reason my body was telling me to join‚ but at the same time I had to think about what this would mean. I have always liked to hike because I get to be outside. I also enjoy traveling. These are the things that make me feel happy and full of life. My reasons for wanting to join the army is because it will let me explore more of what I love. I realize one day when hiking that I have this amazing chance to
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Why do you want this rank?: There’s many reasons why I would like to receive the rank of helper once again.. Firstly‚ the main reason why I’d like to achieve the rank of helper once again‚ is to make sure that everyone has a safe‚ and fun environment to spend their free time on! As a helper‚ with all my past experience I want to make sure that I can teach all of the new helpers to their best abilities‚ making sure that all punishments given are the correct ones! Secondly‚ I want to make sure that
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every major city in the United States‚ and membership is rising. They are responsible for countless crimes‚ including murder‚ theft‚ vandalism‚ and causing terror within their communities. The question that remains is‚ “Why would anyone want to join a gang?” People join gangs for many reasons. Some of these reason include‚ a sense of “family”‚ protection‚ family tradition‚ or simply to look cool‚ but there are four primary reasons that describe most gang members: Poverty- Most gangs exist
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I signed up for the Air Force after I got my draft notice. As I remember‚ you do not have long after the notice to join another branch. So‚ I went to the military recruitment building in Dayton; it had all of the recruiters at one place. The office was Sgt Robert St John - Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Air Force? 907th Radar a big room with a cubicle for each recruiter‚ each with a desk and two or more chairs with glass partitions. First‚ I looked into the Army
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As part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920‚ the Jones Act lays out specific rules and regulations for the American maritime industry. Section 27 deals with cabotage which are rules that requires vessels used to transport goods between States and territories that are part of the United States be carried on vessels that are United Sates flagged‚ built in the United States‚ and operated and owned by Americans. It also discusses rules for incineration of waste from the United States at sea. Furthermore
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Why should you join FFA? By joining the FFA‚ you will have the chance to make the world around you a better place by helping your school and community. FFA is a great way to develop leadership skills‚ meet new people‚ serve others‚ make a difference in the world‚ learn new skills‚ have a great career‚ and you will have great scholarship opportunities. FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership‚ personal growth and career success through agricultural
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