Miara Bonner
When a student enters high school, they are provided with the opportunity to develop responsibility. This situation is a prime example of how parent's of high school students allow their children to continue without taking responsibility of their actions. Christa Reinert, a concerned parent of a 14 year old who was shown the movie "
50 Shades of Grey"by her volleyball chaperone, clearly, has not allowed herself to let go of her college-bound daughter. Rather than scolding her daughter who KNEW that she would not be allowed to watch the movie, she blatantly harassed the chaperone who was in charge of her. Although the chaperone did have somewhat of an obligation to "take care" of the students, as teenagers, the STUDENTS have an obligation to make appropriate and cautious decisions. The 14 year old was not pressured into watching this movie, yet still made the decision to remain unclear about her age and the rules that her parents have instilled in her.
As a parent, Reinert has experienced life as a teenager. She should understand that high school students yearn for independence and do not wish to be restrained from making their own life choices. By prohibiting teenagers from making their own choices, this results in rebellion. However, as a teenager who has strict parents, I understand why she is so overprotective. The main goal of MOST parents is to shape their children into respectable and successful adults. Many elements including social media, music, and movies can influence the actions and perspectives of growing children. Contrary to popular belief, movies that contain sexual content can enhance sexual curiosity. Though this does support the thoughts and feeling that Reinert was overwhelmed with, this does not support her actions against the teacher. Regardless of the surroundings that influence the thinking of teens, they're always going to be curious. Therefore, the teacher should not be punished for the irresponsibility and curiosity of a growing teenager.
When a student enters high school, they are provided with the opportunity to develop responsibility. This situation is a prime example of how parent's of high school students allow their children to continue without taking responsibility of their actions. Christa Reinert, a concerned parent of a 14 year old who was shown the movie "50 Shades of Grey"by her volleyball chaperone, clearly, has not allowed herself to let go of her college-bound daughter. Rather than scolding her daughter who KNEW that she would not be allowed to watch the movie, she blatantly harassed the chaperone who was in charge of her. Although the chaperone did have somewhat of an obligation to "take care" of the students, as teenagers, the STUDENTS have an obligation to make appropriate and cautious decisions. The 14 year old was not pressured into watching this movie, yet still made the decision to remain unclear about her age and the rules that her parents have instilled in her.
As a parent, Reinert has experienced life as a teenager. She should understand that high school students yearn for independence and do not wish to be restrained from making their own life choices. By prohibiting teenagers from making their own choices, this results in rebellion. However, as a teenager who has strict parents, I understand why she is so overprotective. The main goal of MOST parents is to shape their children into respectable and successful adults. Many elements including social media, music, and movies can influence the actions and perspectives of growing children. Contrary to popular belief, movies that contain sexual content can enhance sexual curiosity. Though this does support the thoughts and feeling that Reinert was overwhelmed with, this does not support her actions against the teacher. Regardless of the surroundings that influence the thinking of teens, they're always going to be curious. Therefore, the teacher should not be punished for the irresponsibility and curiosity of a growing teenager.
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