Father & Son, Mother & Daughter, Mother & Son, Father & Daughter

Children and parents have a very special relationship that is characterized by certain features that are different in every relationship. Parents are seen as role models for their children and in some situations, parents are considered heroes in their children’s eyes.  While children are at a young, vulnerable age, their parents try to teach them what is best for them which includes but is not limited to behavior, habits, and religious as well as political beliefs. Children also rely on their parents for unconditional love as well as protection from the evils of the world.

Fathers and sons and mothers and sons have very strong relationships but they differ from one another. Fathers and sons usually go on expenditures and engage in manly activities that brings them close together. Sons look up to their fathers and have respect towards them. They also learn how to be men from their fathers.  Mothers usually have a more sensitive relationship with their sons, such that a son can come to his mother for advice or love.

Daughters and fathers and daughters and mothers also have very strong relationships that differ from one another. Daughters look up to their fathers as the patriarchs that keep the household together and they see them as protecting the home as well. Mothers and daughters have a very close relationship because a daughter learns how to be a woman from her mother. A mother is always there to give a daughter loving, thoughtful advice that she can benefit from.

How Do I Know What I Know

Life is a composition of experiences, realizations, successes, as well as failures. Through all of these adventures in life, we come across all sorts of knowledge that we may either find very useful or worthless. The knowledge that we acquire comes from an array of sources that includes teachers, preachers, parents, friends, the media…the list is endless. People obtain a lot of knowledge through reading books, magazines, and newspapers and so on. These sources may at times be biased and may alter our previous knowledge about a certain subject. By being exposed to these sources throughout our entire lives, we obtain a vast amount of knowledge that we know is in our possession. But where did all of this information originate from? A lot of findings that were discovered by ancient Greeks and Romans still have an influence on our lives today. Would our lives be different if they hadn’t come up with theories and ideas? Would we be learning different subjects in school? The questions are endless and the answers are very vague and debatable. People in today’s society seem to accept what we learn in school and we apply our everyday lives to the knowledge we obtain. I know what I know because of the various experiences that I have had in my life. While on my life path, I will discover for myself whether or not the knowledge I have is useful, how I will use it, and who I will share it with.

God in 2010

As we look around in today’s society, it is hard not to notice the extent to which people thank God for various reasons. People’s belief in a God is based on their religion and faith in something greater than themselves. God’s name is frequently mentioned in prayer, when asking for something that is needed, or when something grand occurs in one’s life.

                Today, in the year 2010, God resembles a concept, a faith, a belief that we tend to either consciously or unconsciously thank when we attain what we previously thought was unfeasible or when we cry out for help in desperation when there is no one left to hear our pleas. Who do people really think of when the word “God” is released from their lips? Do people hold a constant belief in God, something greater than themselves, or do they only turn to God when they are in need? The possibilities are endless due to the different perceptions, experiences, and influences that impact people’s lives and opinions.  There are some people who hold a very strong religious faith whose belief in God motivates them to do well in life. There are others who believe in God, but do not exercise their religion on a regular basis and then there are those who do not have a strong faith in any sort of religion. Of course, there are those citizens of the world who are able to classify themselves in between the three categories. But the question is, who are they basing their belief on? The answer to that lies in each individual’s belief and strength of faith and how they perceive something greater than themselves.