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siblings to jobs, disinterest, and behavioral issues. And academic success and, in some states, funding depend heavily on students being in class (Zalaznick, 2015). Thomas missed school to be around other peers and to get involved in dangerous activities. School districts depend on students being in class to get funding. When students are not in school it hurts them but also affects the school district financial resources.
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Thomas Sam is a child. According to Scripture, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” (I Cor 13:11, King James Version). Thomas ways and actions speaks of his level of maturity. When confronted concerning his wayward attitude he responded with tears. He lacked the ability to hold the self-accountable for his deeds. He inability to perceive danger, process own action shows how unprepared to deal with life decisions and make better ones. Thomas sought the opportunity to amend for his misdeeds by appealing to Mr. Clark. The Bible declares, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Heb 4:16, King James Version). Thomas found mercy and responded with a change in heart and integrity. A spiritual reinvestment into the value system one person at a time can make a difference in how children will respond to the negative activities in their schools and community. Thomas is an example of making a difference in one child can make a difference in the masses.
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This paper examined the issues through a literary review of Thomas Sams, a character from the movie Lean on Me. The paper identified the social, community, and

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