The New Frenzies of Youth

To be honest, I had nervous expectations coming into a new year of youth group because I had just gotten out of an unsuccessful summer romance with a fellow sponsor that I volunteer at TIC with every week. However, my fears were unnecessary; the added expectations of this internship helped me focus less on the awkwardness of the failed relationship and focus more on my youth ministry efforts. When I was a freshman sponsor, there was a Dordt senior sponsor who interned under the church and was paid…

However, the decline of traditional institutions and ascribed life courses in late modernity has given rise to the reconceptualization of youth and new sociological perspectives on youth experiences. Rather than defined by social structures, late modern perspectives emphasize the role of agency, that is autonomous decisions, in shaping the lives of contemporary youth. Ulrich Beck’s (1992) individualization thesis highlights the notion of agency in late modern society. According to Beck (1992) individuals…

has begun to focus on New York City 's young residents between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither in school nor working. There are many factors behind why youth become disconnected. Some became disconnected when they dropped out of high school; others might be struggling to raise their own children; still others struggle with physical or mental health problems, or other barriers to education or employment. This paper will examine the implementation and impact, if any, of New York City’s E government…

out to the newcomer youth in the Greater Toronto area would be creating a flier to post around schools and public places to promote the program, this way the more instances that people see the flier, the more interested in it they become. Another way of grabbing the attention of newcomers to pull them into coming to our program would be giving out packages explaining to the parents of the children what our program can benefit to their children who are being welcomed into a new country. This makes…

For my youth program I have selected the New York City Police Department Youth services section. The NYPD has eight different tactics to approach youth ranging from at risk youth to youths who are thinking of coming a police officer. First, one of the most progressive programs the NYPD offers a cricket and soccer league, this league is for 14 to 19 year olds. Cricket and soccer’s are not part of the three large American sport, but they are two of the most played games…

There are many children throughout the country committing delinquent acts that are causing harm to our society. How do we prevent that? New York Youth Center (N.Y.Y.C) will target individuals between the ages of 10 and 12. Around these ages they start breaking curfew, cutting classes, drinking and other status delinquent behaviors. The relationship children have between their parents is the most significant factor in preventing delinquent acts. N.Y.Y.C will aim to ensure that a child is not being…

A Clockwork Orange – New Testament for American Youth? In Anthony Burgess’s A Clockwork Orange, he observes a characteristic of youth that has been documented from the story of Icaris to the movie Rebel without a Cause. Through his ingenious method of examination of this characteristic, the sci-fi novel, he has created an aspect of what he chose to observe: Rebellion. Our hero, Alex, begins the novel by explaining his mischeviouse exploits in a manner not far from nostalgia, that is tainted…

take time out of the day, and sit down to dissect the song to find its true meaning, or maybe even its multiple different meanings, that have been hidden away. The song Almost Lover, by A Fine Frenzy, is one of the songs that could have multiple different meanings behind it. The female singer of A Fine Frenzy, is named Alison Sudol. Alison Sudol is from Seattle, Washington. She was born December 23, 1984. She sings mainly Indie songs, and also stars in a few movies. In the song Almost Lover, she is…

Cold Sore Frenzy Fran’kita Wiggins Dr. Shen Virology Virginia State University There are eight herpes viruses that infect humans. Many of the herpes viruses are neurotropic meaning that they infect the nervous tissue. These viruses are termed alpha-herpes viruses. All herpes viruses have similar structure. They all have icosahedron envelope, the matrix and the capsid. The virus seems to replicate the immune defense of its host to insure successful replication. All the herpes…

1. Introduction Alcohol consumption amongst youth is not a new issue – New Zealand has a long standing history of alcohol consumption both good and bad. In New Zealand, as is also around the world, the consumption of alcohol has baggage both good and bad. It is seen on a positive note as a social enabler, it allows oneself to let their guard down a bit and feel at ease in situations out of their normal comfort zones, however to every story there is also a flip-side, and this is the idea that alcohol…