Aside to my family, one of the greatest influences in my life has been The Internet. ... I can watch a movie, listen to music, read a newspaper, talk to someone in Europe, or even handle my banking. ... It has without a doubt, been a huge influence on my knowledge of world events, shaped my opinion on matters such as politics and religion, all because the information is an easy click away. Another influence in my life has been the television. ... There are so many pro's and con's to television that it is often hard to determine whether or not it is a positive force in society. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Patience, responsibility, and self-determination are the essentials to maintaining a positive frame of mind. It is extremely important that the parents take an active role in the child"s learning and instill good study habits and influence a child to learn. ... Electives can provide a creative outlet, such as art and music, or can help you in the business world internationally, such as Spanish or French. ... The positive affects of attending school and working to fulfill the degree of one's choice, will provide one with a superior standard of living and greater satisfaction. ...

• Word Count: 1055
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• Grade Level: High School

Children learn and are inevitably taught by teachers, parents, peers, and other outside influences, and these experiences differ across the globe as well. ... At the same time that he was trying to come to terms with his reading difficulties, he discovered new strengths in other areas such as music and art/architecture and design. ... What are the positive effects of doing so? ...

• Word Count: 1446
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

" Other things that are similar are boys that they hang out with, sports they play, clothes, music and games. ... Her family has less influence on what she chooses to play now, "she ultimately is allowed to decide.... Eccles (2004) describes "being emotionally supported [as] being one of the most important characteristics of contexts that support positive development" (p. 129). ... She really seems to see the connection between the effort needed to achieve her short and long term goals, which is a huge advantage at her age but her parents have a lot of influence on that ...

• Word Count: 2041
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School