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Topic: Emily's Essay! for all those interested!
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Bernadette1216
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Registered: Aug 2002
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posted October 24, 2002 09:45 PM
 
it's short but sweet ..but i'm not biased of course! 
Drug Awareness Essay
3rd place Emily
It is so important to talk to your parents about drugs/alcohol because they can tell you how bad they are and what happens to you when you do them. It is also important so that they know you know about drugs. I think the commercials on talking to your kids about drugs, asking where are you going, who will be there, and etc. is very important. I also think that if you don’t talk to your kids about drugs then they might think its ok with the parents if they do drugs. I think that sports and after school programs also help reduce the drug influence. Both of my parents have talked to me about drugs/alcohol. I don’t think I’ll ever want to do drugs {even if they make me skinny[I know they don’t]I would rather be fat}or alcohol because I know how bad they are for me. I think that if more people would realize what would happen to them if they did drugs or alcohol, they probably would stop doing drugs and getting drunk. So that’s why it is so very important to talk to your parents about drugs/alcohol.
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shamrock227
Knowflake Posts: 225
From: Is a Pisces ever really anywhere?
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted October 25, 2002 12:59 AM
OK. She's adorable  She's a very good writer. She definately deserved to win a prize. I hope she always keeps this attitude. Emily, if you happen to read this -- I never ever did drugs or drank underage (and I NEVER EVER drink and drive!). It's really hard to say "no" when your friends put the pressure on you. But be strong. "Real" friends will just accept that you don't want to do it. Then, someday when you're old in your 30's (like me) you can look back and be proud of yourself that you stuck by what you believe  Best of luck in the citywide contest, I know you'll do great!  IP: Logged |
taj
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Registered: Aug 2002
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posted October 25, 2002 08:53 AM
bernadette, emily is a very clear-thinking young lady. you have a daughter whose head is screwed right on.  thanks a lot for sharing!  .
it's really a joy to know there are children growing up in this world wanting and trying to make it a better, happier, drug-free place! thanks a lot, too, to their parents!  IP: Logged |
Hopeful
Knowflake Posts: 1404
From: The Mists of Avalon
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted October 25, 2002 10:27 AM
Thank you for sharing! It is heartwarming to read such words from a child. In today's fast paced, techno era, children have so much pressure placed on them. Hurray to Emily for finding values at such a young age! Hopeful IP: Logged |
Bernadette1216
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Registered: Aug 2002
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posted October 25, 2002 11:55 AM
you know...i knew when I had her that she was going to be special, as all children are...my grandmother held onto life long enough to know she had been born and was ok...and at age 5 I took Emily to a Christmas pageant at a church...I had no idea they would go through the life of Christ in such vivid detail, but when it came time for them to show Jesus, being convicted of a crime he didn't commit, and him being flogged...she BURST into sobbing, we were sitting around lots of people and they were turning around and looking at ME obviously...I was somewhat embarrassed, and kept asking her "what is wrong?" she finally got out "What did he do that wrong mommy?" and she kept saying it over and over..i knew right then that my daughter possessed a compassion that many adults have spent their whole lives without having, but she was 5 years old and already seemed like she could feel each crack of the whip upon his back...not physically, but spiritually...of course, they showed his resurrection and she calmed down...but never will I forget that day... it also put into perspective for me, that when I dedicated her to the Lord, that i had a responsibility as her mother, her parent, to raise her in the best way possible for me...and it pleases me so very much when she does things like this essay that shows me that i haven't done a bad job as her mom...sometimes i wonder this as i am hard on her, in my thinking, about grades and her attitude/behavior, but i want her to be a responsible adult..not just some punk kid...you know? same for my youngest daughter Sarah...I wish the same for her as well...and she is just as special as Emily...they both will do great and many things in their lives...i feel it. thanks to all for your kind words!!!! ------------------
When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall, always. - Mahatma Gandhi IP: Logged |
Randall
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From: Columbus, GA USA
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posted December 26, 2002 11:14 PM
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