Generation Me

Your generation has been often been called "Generation Me." Does your generation have a sense of material entitlement? Read the following article from Newsweek and reflect on the author's discussion of narcissism. Do you agree/disagree? Explain why. Please offer a detailed response. http://www.newsweek.com/id/194640

Bully Intervention

Watch the following video clip about a mother who recently stepped in to protect her son from a boy who had been bullying him. Write a thoughtful reflection on the story, and its impact on the issue of bullying. Should parents have the right to step in to protect their children? http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/bestoftv/2012/09/20/mom-fights-bully.wjxt

The Power of Words

In today's society, many people often speak without thinking about how their words can affect others. Explain whether or not using religious, gay, or racial slurs is ever acceptable. How do we determine if using these words crosses the line and becomes offensive? Why are there so many people who still believe their freedom of speech is more important than being sensitive to others in terms of their ethnicity, race, religion, or sexuality?

Social Networking Dangers

Do colleges have the right to look at the social-networking sites of applicants? Why or why not? How careful are you about what you post on Facebook, Myspace or Twitter? See Wall Street Journal Article below http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122170459104151023.html?mod=googlenews_wsj