Community Service - Gangs

Gangs is an issues to not only me but to everyone living in this crazy world. You hear on the news about gunfights, gang-related in school, drive-by shooting and somethimes innocent people gets killed for no apparent reasons. Many feared gangs. I've been there and seen wild things. I used to live in a area in Wichita where its known as a gang terroritory. I also went to middle and high school and being involve with gangs. It was terrrible. You get beat down just to join. Women gets raped to be in the group. And for the worse part you are mark for life if you ever want out...you'll face death. Thats the way how it is. The law around the world are trying its best to get rid of this problems. But some of them feared the gangs also. Certain groups are at large and can be the most dangerous gang of all in which other gangs can fear them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang this site here gives info. about gangs and you can learn about them. Other resources that can help you to learn and how to deal and be safe in the community you live in www.knowgangs.com To keep your kids safe just pay close attention to them. If they hang with the wrong group, doing drugs, wearing certain clothings and colors, the way they talk, tatoo markings relating to a gang then theres something going on. They're life is on the line. Move to a different neighborhood, put them in a safe school, take them to church, have them participate sports, a family get-together. Whatever there is to keep your children doing good deeds. Trust me I've been there and done that. I started playing soccer and hang around with my family and good friends and of course my love of my life. It got me out the gang situations and away from drugs, prison and death.

Time Management

I've had moments when managing my time poorly put me in the spot where I do not like to be in and know I can do better. It comes to me most of the time starting in high school and so on as days go by. For instance, I played soccer all 4yrs from starting to graduating. When I come late to practice or miss a day without excuses I get my consquences. Not suit up for the next upcoming game or run around the field during practice 'till the coach say "Your're done". Same thing with coming to school or work on time. Now the good part is managing my time well which I do just fine. It shows my awareness and prepared for whats new that comes to me. It's the same in college. I'm on my own as they consider being an 'adult' and I have more responsibilities. Most important is to come to class on time which I have no problem with. I also feel good about how I mature in my own judgment. There are many things around you to help you learn to better prioritize and manage your time well. Just know that you can do it and be happy about what you do in life.

Case Study #4 - "Failing Classes"

I read the struggles of a young man name Brook who is a freshman at Butler. I see that your're failing classes at the moment and fell even deeper after the DUI incident which you have to confess to your parents whose counting on you in college. Only two months in Butler ain't a problem as much...you can still turn things around. Take care of the confessing and hoping they'll forgive you giving you a second chance. Secondly, is your grade. There are some helpfull resources on the www.butlercc.edu website which its the only thang I know. Importantly talk to your instructors I'm sure they can help by giving you some quality time to do work. Do it often..be a people person and don't be afarid to ask. Now you learned your lesson what partying and drinking can do to you. Ignore that crap and put your mind into whats important to YOU...your future career. Keep your head up high and make the best out of it. There is always a second chance to turn things around in life.