Growing Up Research Paper

To come of age is to arise to a level where one can propose or make decisions without the need of someone else of mature status. It may come earlier to some than others, it might come later than average, but it all depends on what factor you base coming of age to be on.

When I was four years old we moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa. It was a small town of 15,000 people and became my home for the next 5 years. My favorite memories from Iowa are fishing with my father and competing in local fishing tournaments. It was a hobby we both loved. We would wake up bright and early nearly every weekend and spend all day on the lake. Growing up in Oskaloosa also had its disadvantages. My father was the chief psychiatrist at the local hospital and was well known for his work in the area. Unfortunately, his patient population grew

When i was younger i grew up in a town called Whitby. I used to enjoy going to the park and playing with my friends. Once in a while, we would walk to the next town to see other people. Also, there was a public pool down the street from my house that we would frequently go to if there was nothing else for us to do that day. There weren't very many nice places to go and eat when you were hungry. There were alot of fast food restaurants, which we did not go to. My favorite place to go and eat was a little place called Mom and Pop's, they had the best sundaes i had ever had. overall, Whitby was not a bad town to grow up in I met many great people and lived there for 18 years before moving to my current town of Campbellford.

Growing up as an only child, you learn lessons about life earlier than most kids. I learn that you have done everything yourself. There is no one else to blame when there is trouble. I moved seven times, meaning I have lived in seven different houses or places. With moving that many times I learned to not get attached to people or places. For school, I ended up moving to four different school districts. Two of the school districts being private and the other two public schools. My experiences from both types of schools gave me an insight to how people do things in life. Therefore, I got the chance at a young age to meet at various people that live in our country. I'm first generation born and raised in the United States. Both my parents went to college in the

My hometown is located about twenty miles south of Portland, Oregon. With that said it is assumed that my hometown; Canby would be influenced by the big city. But, it still holds its country setting. Everyone knows each other in Canby. It was a very safe town growing up and still is! The best part of living there is that every August the Clackamas County Fair came into town. Other than the fair they had celebrations for almost every holiday in the center of town. Canby has a lot of restaurants! These restaurants range from Mexican to MacDonalds. Growing up in Canby was always lots of fun and i wouldnt of wanted to grow up anywhwere

When growing up as a small child everyone remember where they grew up. They also remember what the town looks like, what to do, and where does everyone hangout at. I grew up in a small town in Southeastern Indiana called Greensburg. In this small town has some to do but not very much. Once someone visits Greensburg they will not forget the historical places and all the factories. When growing up here everyone knows everyone in some way. One thing I will never forget and remember for the rest of my life is where I grew up.

Growing up, one is often exposed to different ideals and principles. As an immigrant from Mexico, I grew up much differently than those around me, those who were accustomed to the American lifestyle

First, I will begin with where I live. I will give a few example of what life has been like there for me and I will also talk about the town and give some details and information about it. I was raised and still currently live in Powhatan. Powhatan is a small town with a population of about 60 to 70 people. It isn’t the most exciting town even though small gossip does rile up a few. I have lived in Powhatan since my birth and I will say that I’m thankful for that. Believe it or not, living here has taught me a few things. I’ve learn to appreciate the small things in life, to be especially thankful for the people around ,and to never forget the reason why you’re there. This town has helped form me into who i am and in the next slide I will

When I was younger, my family and I lived in Wichita, Kansas.One of the best parts of living there was that relatives were nearby. We always had a place to go if we needed it. It was fun driving up to my nana and papa’s house every week. I remember how my sisters and I used to always play in the backyard and how I constanty feared the basement. Soon after my first 4 years of life began, my father was stationed to Texas in a little city called Wichita Falls, near the border of Oklahoma. It was very different living there.

Growing up, no one really knows what to expect from, well, much of anything. We learn from the world around us which isn’t always kind but isn’t exactly evil in the same sense. We choose to perceive the world around us by the way we observe it and the things we are exposed to our life times. Personally, I’ve lived these highs-and-lows quite frequently and never knew when the next thing would give me a fresh look on the life I am living.

I grew up in a small town called North Vernon, Indiana. It had three major traffic lights and you could drive from one side of the town to the other in under ten minutes and on every corner there was either a bank, church, bar, or attorney office. North Vernon was not the greatest starting point in my opinion there was a high drug crime rate. I lived with my mom for a few years of my life but spent the most time living with my grandmother. We lived in a small two bedroom trailer, it was not the greatest

I grew up in a small Midwest town in SW Minnesota. I've always said that my town is a part of me today, becoming a main source of my cultural identity . When I was in the 1st grade, they built a new elementary school. They attached it to the already existing middle school and high school building. As I got to high school, I would learn and experience how incredible it was to be in a small town that had pre-k-12th grades all in one building. My sophomore through senior year I was involved in a program where I would do a lot of service-learning. Having the schools connected, gave me the opportunity to go down to the elementary school and work in a 4th grade classroom. This also gave me opportunities to work at some after school specials.

Growing up can be tough in today’s society, where people would rather judge you from afar then get to know you up front. For me, it was very difficult growing up because I suffer from things that use to keep me back. Anxiety, depression and my horrible anger. I wake up so very afraid to see what the world has planned for me each and everyday. When I first started high school it was a huge hassle, I never wanted to go. I remember my mother having to bribe me to get out of bed. I never really understood why I was so afraid of school or why I never really could think positively about it. Of course I wanted to learn but I have the internet I always thought, as an excuse to try and get out of it. I can not explain how much I have tried to convince

Growing up as a child should be the memorable time in a child’s life. Growing up I was well taken care of and never mistreated, I could not imagine a child having to deal with the thought of being molested on a daily base. My dream job has always been social work because I absolutely love helping others in any way I can. My biggest fear going into this field has to assist a child molester. Severe damage is done to a child, I feel somewhat uncomfortable around a molester, and feel that there is no excuse for any adult to hurt a child in such manner. Some people will say that touching a child is not harming them but I disagree so how would I be able to help someone that I do not feel needs help but needs to be punished.

Growing up I was constantly reminded of the consequences of what happens to a person when they are thrown out of balance in life. Majority of those conversations which were filled with fear of failure are still scolded at me till this day and although those reminders constantly pound in my head, I also keep an open mind about my inaccuracy in some categories. That the solidity in me will strengthen the fragile proportions and that the advantages that I have given myself will achieve not only the goals in my dream career but also in life.