#teach your children proper terms for thing

[whatcjdidnext]

People piss me off

Sincerely an Audhd being

[imadfamily87]

I hope everyone will help my family survive the war🇵🇸

Hello, my name is Imad Naeem Muhammad Roqa.

I am 38 years old and live in the Gaza Strip that was afflicted after October 7.

I will tell you the story of my life and my family before and after October 7th I was working as a physical education teacher in a school in the Gaza Strip I was teaching and educating the children of Gaza, and I had great love for these children because of what I was doing in terms of raising and educating the children. My daughters used to go to school to receive proper upbringing and education

But after October 7, I lost my job, my livelihood, and my work stopped due to the Israeli aggression My daughters lost their education in schools

I have a family consisting of 3 girls, in addition to my wife, A girlie Wafa is 10 years old Walaa is 8 years old Leanne is 6 years old As for my wife, her name is Maha, she is 31 years old We lived in a house filled with love, reassurance, and happiness Until our lives turned into hell after the events of October 7th

We were forced to leave our home and move from our home from Gaza City to the city of Khan Yunis. The displacement was repeated and we were displaced to the city of Rafah. We returned and were displaced to the city of Khan Yunis because of this devastating war. During displacement, my daughters were exposed to skin diseases and epidemics due to malnutrition Lack of a healthy and sound environment We suffered from a lack of medicine and an increase in the price of this medicine if it was available in one of the pharmacies, in addition to the lack of hospitals and the lack of health care.

Now my family and I live inside a small tent made of straw and wood We suffer from the cold of winter and the heat of summer in this dilapidated tent We lost our home and it was bombed and destroyed by the Israeli army We lost what was inside of my daughters’ toys, clothes, and beautiful memories Our lives have become difficult, and from here began the story of torment and suffering in order to provide food, drink, clothing, and the simplest daily necessities and duties necessary for a simple life.

My daughters and I now stand on the food sheds in order to get food and bread We are suffering from the provision of pure drinking water The lives of my daughters and my entire family have become destroyed and disastrous The most difficult thing we face during this period is the lack of money to buy food and clothes

Therefore, I am begging you and asking you to help me with money, with my daughters and my wife, to go out and travel outside the Gaza Strip and provide the most basic necessities of human life, such as food, bread and water. To live in security and stability The cost of travel for one person from the Gaza Strip is 5,000 US dollars per person I want you to help me by donating money and extending a helping hand to my family to travel and live a life of stability and safety.

Thank you all.

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[cosmicpuzzle]

9th Lord in Houses

1st House

You are in a good connection with your higher spiritual side, and you seek to understand the world from a higher perspective. Due to your virtuous nature and openness, you are bound to be fortunate in life, in terms of education, wealth and health. You try always to do what is right and you may find a good support from governing powers.

2nd House

You are scholarly and knowledgeable, and you bring good fortune to your family. You may seek to understand the world through the economical accumulation and affluence. Self-expression in terms of philosophical matters may fit you very well. Your family life will be happy.

3rd House

You may seek learning and understanding of life in the way you assert yourself: in terms of initiative and action. You may be easily motivated by spiritual principles or people who are on the path of spiritual development. When asserting yourself you have to be aware of the higher purpose behind your actions. You are bound to be successful in your endeavors and your siblings will be fortunate.

4th House

Spiritual or religious principles or practices sooth your heart and give you comfort. You may have gotten introduced to such principles from your mother or someone very close to you. You will be fortunate and gain possession of good property, real-estate or land as well as vehicles.

5th House

You are a virtuous and fortunate individual, who devotes him/herself to study of higher education and knowledge. You may be a well respected teacher or a leader and you try to uplift people with your wisdom. You are respectful to your elders and you communicate well with your children, which will be very fortunate.

6th House

It might be hard for you to acquire higher education and spiritual knowledge, and even though you may gain it the process of gaining it might prove quite irritating and annoying. Your relationship with your father might be lacking and your father's profession might be linked with medical science.

7th House

You are attracted to people who are virtuous and knowledgeable, sharing their wisdom freely with you. Your build your relationship upon sound principles of devotion, respect and moral values. Due to this your marriage will be happy and your spouse will be a reservoir of moral and spiritual values.

8th House

There is a hesitation in you when it comes to accepting new doctrines of religious or spiritual principles. To you it needs to be explored and analyzed, while in actual practice it tends to confuse you. It would make you feel vulnerable and weak if you would accept a religion or a spiritual path without deep and long consideration. In a way you hold back on the flow of fortune and good luck in your life, so you merely get a meager reward that expected. Your relationship with your father may suffer.

9th House

You are very spiritual, open-minded and a fortunate person. You are endowed with higher learning, wisdom and good moral values. You feel close to the divine aspect of yourself. Consequently you'll be lucky in life, financially fortunate and gain great happiness from your siblings and your grand-children.

10th House

It is very important to you to grow into a positive role in society. You take your moral values with you to work and your reputation and social image is very important to you. Your career is therefore bound to be very fortunate and successful. You always want to do the right things, you will be popular and rise in power and influence.

11th House

You are very affluent and open minded. You always seek to expand your opportunities and you will always have plenty of resources. You can be very inspiring and uplifting to others, and good at guiding them with proper principles to realize their dreams.

12th House

It is just like all your attempts to expand your horizon, to achieve higher education or higher spiritual teaching, get diffused and aimless when you try to pull them through. You need to transcend the selfish attachment you might have to such an endeavor. Indeed when you indulge in selfless acts of kindness and charity, you may discover the reservoir of knowledge within yourself.

[cripplecharacters]

Write more Deaf characters!

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When answering questions about deaf and hard of hearing characters, I have noticed they are overwhelmingly about:

A character who is deaf in one ear or hard of hearing because of an accident

A character who was born deaf and knows sign language, but seems to have 0 connection to the broader Deaf community

This is not the experience of most d/Deaf people! So, here's your primer to Deaf community and culture, and writing a Deaf character, because they are sorely underrepresented.

(Disclaimer: this post was written using viewpoints I, a singular Deaf person in the United States, have encountered. I tried to make this as general as possible to encompass many Deaf views, but it is possible that I have misconstrued something. Do not take this guide as the be-all and end-all of your knowledge on Deaf culture. Keep reading and researching the Deaf community, and explore viewpoints from many different Deaf people of all backgrounds.)

Why do you write Deaf with capital D?

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The term "deaf" with the lowercase d means not being able to hear. The term "Deaf" with an uppercase D refers to the cultural identity formed by deaf people. This identity is difficult to explain but it includes knowing sign language and engaging with other Deaf people.

There are varying opinions within the Deaf community on who is allowed to call themselves culturally Deaf. Some Deaf believe that only those who were born into the Deaf community (whose family is Deaf, who attended a Deaf school, and/or who have sign language as a first language) are allowed to consider themselves culturally Deaf. On the 'flip' side, some Deaf believe that anyone with hearing loss can claim the label. And of course, you can find someone Deaf with any opinion in between.

This is all intracommunity nuance. If your character is born deaf and learns sign language at a young age or as a first language, they are likely culturally Deaf.

Sign Language Use

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Sign languages are the language of Deaf communities. (Note that there are many sign languages in different regions, and they are not related in the same way spoken languages are!)

Most sign languages did not originate alongside spoken language, either, so they usually have different grammar than the spoken language in a region. This means that someone whose first language is sign may have difficulty learning even the written version of the spoken language due to the different grammar and translation. For native signers, the spoken language of their area is their second language.

Sign languages are fully developed languages, with grammar and structure. Sign language is not "less" than spoken language, and encouraging sign language does not discourage speech. (Even if it did, that's not a bad thing! Sign languages are still a valid and rich communication form!) Sign languages have slang and expressions/idioms too.

Sign languages typically have a "manual alphabet" otherwise known as "fingerspelling". This is a way to represent words that don't have a sign. Fluent signers very rarely fingerspell; normally fingerspelling is for proper nouns which don't have a name sign.

Name signs are the last big point I want to cover about sign language. A name sign is a way to refer to someone so you don't have to spell their name every time. It's usually related to someone's attributes, like dimples or a specific way of moving. Sign names can only be given by Deaf people who are fluent in sign language.

Deaf Education

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For a long time, deaf people were considered unable to learn, just because they couldn't hear. And since 1880, for about 100 years and even still today, the prevailing tradition in deaf education was/is oralism--a teaching method based on speech that rejects sign language.

Historically speaking, if deaf children were to receive an education, they would be sent to a Deaf residential school. These still exist, although there are also many Deaf schools that are typical day schools, just for d/Deaf/hoh students.

Deaf children may also attend "mainstream" schools; they might have sign language interpreters and other accessibility accommodations, or they may be forced to rely on lipreading and context, or placed in special education where their needs often still are not met.

Oralism still has lasting effects today. Deaf people have received, and still do receive, worse education than hearing people.

One common problem is language deprivation. Many deaf children grow up without access to sign language. About 90% of deaf people are born to hearing parents; even if hearing parents do send their deaf kids to a Deaf school, they may not learn sign language themselves, so the child must rely on what they can gather of spoken language at home. Sign language is even discouraged by some audiologists and speech professionals, because it "might interfere with speech". But by depriving deaf children of sign language, more often than not, they are being deprived of all language.

People who are born deaf do not learn spoken language naturally, even when provided with aids like hearing aids and cochlear implants. Many deaf kids who learn speech learn it through extensive speech therapy, and often have a "deaf accent" from copying mouth shapes but not being able to hear or process what sounds they are making, which may also include having an atypically pitched voice (e.g., very high-pitched). Lip-reading is inaccurate and the best lip-readers can only follow about 30% of a conversation, and that's by intently watching with no breaks.

It is possible to learn a language at any age. But it is easiest to pick up a new language when one is young. Children who do not learn a first language by around age 5--the age at which they would start school--have more difficulty learning any language, and may have frequent outbursts or trouble expressing emotions as a result of communication difficulties.

Another problem, especially within the Deaf community, is literacy. Spoken languages are often unrelated to the signed language of the same region. Learning to read and write, as a Deaf child, is like learning a whole new separate language, with different grammar and structure than their native language. This is why captions are not a perfect accessibility tool--it is, for many Deaf people, being offered an alternative in their second language, if they have learned to read and write at all.

Deaf Culture Norms

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To hearing people, Deaf conversation can seem very blunt and to the point. This isn't to say Deaf people are inexpressive--quite the opposite: sign languages often use facial expressions as part of the grammar, and there is a lot of expression that can be incorporated into a sign--but there isn't a lot of "talking around" things. You can see part of this culture in name signs, which are usually based off a trait of the person. It's not offensive--it's just how they're recognized!

Another conception is of Deaf people being over expressive, but again, that is just part of sign language grammar. Face and body movements take the place of tone of voice, as well as other grammatical clarifications.

Deaf people talk a lot! It's very hard to end a conversation, because there will always be something else to say or a new person to meet. Hugging and other physical touch are really common greetings.

Tapping people on the shoulder to get their attention is fine. Other ways include flicking the lights or rattling a surface (for vibrations). Eye contact while signing is also important to make known that you are listening. Groups of Deaf people will sit in a circle so everyone can see everyone else. It's rude to talk in a Deaf space. If you are lost in the conversation, you'd ask if you can write or type instead.

Deaf Space also refers to design concepts that are more accessible to deaf people. This includes good lighting, minimal signing-height visual obstacles (e.g., low waist-height shelves), visual indicators instead of bells, open spaces so people can sit in a circle to talk, and automatic doors and wide hallways/passages so it is easier to continue a conversation while walking.

It's also very rude to comment on a Deaf person's voice. Do not mention you're surprised they can speak. Do not call their accent "cute" or "weird" or anything like that. Do not ask them to speak. Do not say their voice sounds really good ("for a deaf person") or that you wouldn't be able to tell they are deaf.

Deaf Views on Deafness

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The Deaf community is incredibly proud of their Deafness. You'll often hear the phrases "hearing loss = deaf gain" or "failing a hearing test" as "passing the deaf test". Continuing the Deaf community and culture is highly valued, and learning sign language is encouraged for everyone.

Many people in the Deaf community dislike cochlear implants as their success is incredibly variable and they require invasive surgery and therapies from a young age. Another big argument against CI is that they are often presented as the only or the first option to hearing parents, who misunderstand CI as a "cure" and then do not give their child access to sign language.

Deaf people also reject any sort of cure for deafness, especially genetic therapies. Many Deaf people do not think of their Deafness as a disability.

(Deaf people will often point out the advantages of Deaf culture and sign language, such as being able to talk over long distances, through windows, and even underwater.)

Most hard of hearing and some deaf people have hearing aids, although it is really an individual choice whether or not to wear them. Many d/Deaf/hoh people are overwhelmed and startled very easily by noise (since they're not used to that much auditory input) and get tinnitus from auditory overstimulation. They may also struggle with auditory processing--locating sounds, interpreting sounds, recognizing and interpreting speech, and other issues.

The Deaf community doesn't have any general complaints about hearing aids, just many prefer not to wear them. Do know that they are an imperfect aid; they just amplify sound, which doesn't improve processing or understanding, and it doesn't make people hearing. Not everyone even benefits from hearing aids--their specific hearing levels may make hearing aids a bad choice of aid.

A big point you'll hear in Deaf spaces is Deaf Can (and Deaf Power). Hearing people have historically treated deafness as a sign of incapability, but Deaf people can do everything hearing people can--except hear.

Myth Busting

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Myth #1: All Deaf people are completely deaf. This is very far from the truth! Most deaf people have some degree of residual hearing, although this may require very loud sounds and/or at very specific pitches. Plus, there are many culturally Deaf people who are not deaf/hoh at all--CODAs, hearing children born to Deaf parents, are part of the Deaf community.

Myth #2: (Non-speaking) Deaf people do not make noise. Also very far from the truth! First off, Deaf people laugh. Many Deaf people also vocalize without knowing or intending, especially when excited. We can get very loud!

Myth #3: (Speaking) Deaf people talk loudly. While this can be true, often d/Deaf people talk more quietly than expected. This is because with severe to profound levels of deafness, no speaking volume is really going to be audible, so they will often rely on feeling vibrations in their throat to know if they're making noise. Vibrations are detectable at lower volumes than hearing people like to listen to.

Myth #4: Deaf people can't drive. I actually have no idea where this one came from but it's false. Deaf people can absolutely drive, and tend to have a lower rate of accidents and violations than hearing drivers. There is a common trend of treating d/Deaf people like they can't do things unrelated to hearing, but deafness on its own only affects hearing.

Deaf Struggles in the Hearing World

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A huge problem is just basic accessibility. Many places do not have captions or visual indicators, or rely on hearing (like drive-throughs). Movie open caption screenings are often at awkward times, and caption glasses are hard to find or access and awkward to wear.

Deaf people are also at increased risk of police violence. Police often treat signing as aggression, rather than attempts to communicate. When they yell, talk quickly, or shine a flashlight in Deaf people's faces, it's even harder to understand what is going on. Deaf people are also not often provided with a qualified interpreter and may not understand what is going on or why they were arrested.

Deaf people, specifically those who are mainly kept in the hearing world, have higher rates of drug use and addiction.

Hearing people also treat Deaf people as incapable or lesser. Gallaudet University had only hearing presidents until 1988 after the Deaf President Now protests; then-chair of the board at GU said in a statement that received heavy backlash from the students, "deaf people cannot function in the hearing world".

When writing your Deaf character:

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Were they born to hearing parents or to Deaf parents? (90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents.) Is anyone else in the family d/Deaf?

At what age was their deafness noticed? (It can be at birth, or it can take several years, even for children born deaf.) Is their hearing loss progressive? Is their hearing loss significantly different in each ear?

Were they eligible for cochlear implants? Did they get CI? Did they get hearing aids? (Consider cost as a factor: CI requires the surgery as well as intensive speech therapy; hearing aids are also expensive and can need replacement and refitting.) How well do the aids work for them? Do they have them in one or both ears?

What advice did their family receive from audiologists and speech therapists about sign language and communication, and did their family listen? Did they learn sign language? At what age? Did their parents and family learn sign language? Are they language-deprived? Did they go through speech therapy? What is their speech like? Do they like using their voice?

Did or do they attend Deaf school? Is it residential or day school? If it's residential, did they understand what was happening when they were dropped off? Does the school use sign language or rely on oralism? (Consider time period; most schools now use sign language, but from 1880-about 1980 the predominant method was oralism.)

If they don't attend a Deaf school, what accommodations are they receiving in mainstream setting? Are they in special education? Are they in a Deaf program at a mainstream school? Do they have an interpreter? How much do they understand what is going on in class?

How involved are they in Deaf community and culture? Are their friends and family involved and supportive of the Deaf community? Do they treat deafness like something to cure? Do their friends and family frequently ignore or "forget" that they are deaf?

In general, consider their scenario, what ableism they've faced, and what their Deaf identity is.

Happy writing, and please continue to send in your questions!

Mod Rock

[hannyhann]

Daryl Dixon Headcanons: Dad Addition

after rewatching daryl interacting and taking care of judith, it got me in such soft feels for him as a dad :(( so here are some headcanons of just that!

daryl would be so protective of his children and as he should be, he'd only let you, the group, and certain people around your children

hed find out you were pregnant after terminus, just after you arrived at alexandria, at first he wouldn't know what to say or think, he would need some time to collect his thoughts. but of course he'd come back to you with so much love for you and yalls baby

daryl would refuse to let you go on runs, especially when your pregnant or have the baby

he would always bring your children something back as a gift

daryl would never be cruel as a dad, he would be stern, but never like how his father was during his childhood

he would be such a girl dad

he would always reassure you're children that they are not a mistake for the world

daryl baby talking with your children (my heart yall)

maggie and glenn helping daryl with baby advice, meanwhile carol is yelling at daryl to teach him the proper way of how to dress a baby doll she found (he failed LMAOOOOO)

daryl wouldn't be the type to initiate affection, however if his children came and cuddled, hugged, or just wanted to be held, he wouldn't deny it for a second

daryl building you things to help with your children

daryl giving your children nick names and using them more than they're own names

daryl teaching them self defense and how to use a bow, knife, or gun by age six

he would save every flower, drawing, or anything your children would give him and cherish it

if your baby is crying and you get overwhelmed, daryl will reassure you it's okay, take the baby, and they'll immediately stop crying :((

daryl wouldnt get over the fact your children are splitting images of you!

daryl using the term "sweetheart", "honey pie" or "kiddo" for you and your children (yall stop this is so cute)

daryl would make sure you and your children eat before himself

when yall arrive in alexandria, daryl would go and scavenge for thing you love for the babies room, just to make sure your happy

daryl would have long talks with his kids

daryl would make SURE your children and judith are friends 😔👆

your children would look just like you but have daryls personality to a T

daryl would try to make life as normal as possible

on the topic of daryl being a girl dad, he would definitely learn how to do his daughters hair, to do it just how she'd like it (my heart is so WHOLE)

carol making a joke that daryl is technically a "dilf" now, and he'd just go "shut up."

daryl taking your children out on drives, finding old CDs or records and showing them the music he loves and grew up with <33

daryl and you would definitely wake up with your kids between you two, and of course dog at the end of the bed fast asleep

[kipkoh]

I know it’s fairly popularized that Hunter liked being the Golden Guard but there was a line in Hunting Palisman that he says to Luz that has always captivated me: “At least you can figure out your own (future).”

This (not very subtle) statement of wishing to make his own decisions coupled with the fact that Hunter was studying wild magic even while he was still in the Coven is heavily indicative of the fact that he was dissatisfied with his role in life. I’m sure he was proud of being Golden Guard and really did want to help Belos in whatever way possible, but a big part of him did wish things could have been different for him. Those desires he announced in Thanks to Them were probably not spur of the moment ideas he wished he could have experienced before what he thought was going to be his death, but rather long term wants he’d been imagining himself taking part in even before he defected.

I’m bringing this idea up mostly because I keep thinking about Hunter’s life in the castle and the rare moments when he got to witness what normal kids lives were like. If the school tours of the castle were a common occurrence, I imagine he'd be curious enough to watch them when he could. At first he'd secretly trail them and observe how the kids interacted with each other, how they joked around with their friends, and overall how carefree they appeared. He'd watch the way they'd awe at the castle in a feeling of excitement he'd never gotten to share having grown up within those walls - the castle being all he’d ever known. Sometimes he'd imagine himself in one of their places - just a normal kid whose biggest worry was getting his homework finished before it was due instead of how he might be tossed aside and replaced by the one he called his family the second he was no longer of any use to him. At some point, maybe he would start avoiding the tours whenever they happened, not wanting to feel that painful yearning for a life that was never even within his grasp and instead choosing to try and forget about it completely in order to convince himself he was content being the person Belos wanted him to be.

Sometimes on his weekend missions he would encounter parents with their children just going about their everyday lives, smiling and happy and completely juxtaposed to his own experience with familial adults. He'd watch the ease of how a child's hand would slip into their parent's as if it was such a natural and common action, without even a hint of fear of negative consequence for the touch. Hunter would look down at his own hands mummified in leather and wonder why he'd never felt the gentle press of someone's loving palm against his own.

He'd watch two young children play fight with loose branches. He'd envy how their battle was pretend and the fact that neither of them were in any real danger. He'd silently scrutinize their battle form before offering to teach them proper tactics, only to be harshly turned away and reminded of the fact that normal kids didn't care, nor have a need, to know how to fight. He'd scoff at their lackluster ambitions and comment about how they would never join a decent Coven with attitudes like that, blatantly ignoring the fact that not everyone was forced to worry about proving their worth to everyone around them.

I don’t think Hunter going to Hexside to find new recruits in Any Sport In a Storm was just a random choice on his part. While there is some evidence that kids can choose to join the Covens early, it doesn’t seem like it’s something they’re forced to do before they at least finish school. Maybe they can be forced, which is what is implied when Hunter kidnapped the Emerald Entrails, but wouldn’t it be easier to seek out new recruits who would actually be willing to join of their own accord? Otherwise there would be no guarantee they would care enough to do their job well.

Hunter did try to recruit them naturally at first but when no one seemed interested, instead of moving on to a different group of people, he just chose to kidnap a group of kids and force them. He has this intense longing for a normal life but no way to reasonably go out and get it for himself, so instead he tries to bring that life to him instead. Maybe if there were other people his age around, it could be possible for him to experience even a taste of the camaraderie he’s seen the students on tours have towards one another. Of course a bunch of kidnapped kids might not want anything to do with him, but Hunter is probably desperate enough to where he didn’t really think it through that much. Either way, even if he can’t have that life for himself, maybe he’d feel less alone if he knew there were other kids experiencing the same struggles he was. Maybe he wouldn’t feel out of place if he wasn’t the only kid being forced to train for regular battles and missions. Maybe he wouldn’t feel as bad about not having the kind of parent-child relationships he sees in the streets if there were other kids around who never got to see their parents anyway. He wouldn’t be the only kid lost in a sea of adults at the castle who refused to respect him partly due to his age.

Of course we know it wouldn’t end up being the catharsis he’s seeking, but he’s willing to try. He’s spent over a decade in a life he wasn’t sure he wanted, constantly yearning for something more with other people always (though unwittingly) waving around their happy, normal lives in front of his face. He’s sad, he’s alone, he probably feels super guilty about it because he still wants to be what Belos wants and can’t… He’s probably spent his whole life in a constant internal struggle trying to either ignore his own desires or attempt to find a balance between his personal wants and his job that never truly existed.

[flowers-of-io]

Destinytober - Dream, Tree

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There is a garden at the end of the world. It's just a children's story, some people would tell you, but that's not true--I've been there. It's a gorgeous place, filled with birdsong and the sweet scent of fruit trees in bloom, awash in pink-golden light. Its inhabitants, in their broad variety, wade in the lush grass, picking at scraps and building new things from it.

The garden, you see, is a little like a landfill. All things failed and discarded end up here. From the smallest krill to the mightiest warrior--everyone who could not bear the weight of existence, here finds solace and respite from their burdens.

I can already hear you accusing me of overmetaphorising. There is no end of the world! The cosmos is infinite and Guardians make their own fate. Even the radiolaria in their little bronze caskets may soon have to make peace with this fact. This is the beauty of existence: it keeps going on, and on, aimlessly and for no reason other than it just does. Arte pro arte--but oh, what beautiful art it is indeed! We have always appreciated this majesty, me and her. You could say it was the love of life which brought us together. Would you believe that?

(You'd do well brushing up on your Symmetrist writings. The sword and the bomb share some very basic principles.)

And now the children's story (and a holy story, because believers are a lot like children): in the garden at the end of the world, there is a tree. It grows tall over the hedges and flowerbeds, spilling shadow over the ground and enticing birds with its sprawling branches. But no birds that choose to nest in its boughs ever emerge back into the sunlight. There's a terrible power in its heady scent, the way it inspires violence in anything that breathes it in; its leaves are ruin, the bark disaster, and of the seeds... well. Its roots sink in piles of bloodied feathers.

It is a cautionary tale, teaching children that curiosity can kill, and believers--that there is no end to conflict, even in paradise. The unshakeable rule of existence, caught in a parable and give shape.

But did you know it had been a gift? One of the first she'd given me, back before everything became complicated. A proof of love, you might say. It's still ruinous, of course--but I do wonder if it has changed your perspective a little, me admitting this? Do you think of it in gentler terms, now that you know it had been a mark of affection? A crime of passion is still a crime, but has a nicer ring to it. You could compare the splatters of blood to a rose garden and still get away with the metaphor.

Of course, were you to tell this fable to a scholar, their first question would be, "why does the tree incite violence?" But as I said, it's a children's story. And that is not something a child would ask. Children understand stories better than adults do: they accept there is a set of rules that cannot be questioned unless the whole world falls apart, and the essence of the tale trickles out through the cracks and sinks into the ground. There's no use asking how the hag could ever have an oven inside a gingerbread house; it is an axiom, and while you could waste time trying to dissect it, it wouldn't do much beside ruining the entire point of the story. The tree incites violence because it does. Taking this statement apart doesn't deny the reality it describes. There are still dead birds on the ground.

It's just as I said--life goes on, and on, with no aim or meaning, directionless and unfettered and entirely without a point. It is, for all intents and purposes, what it is.

But I will let you in on a secret: the Symmetrists are wrong. There is no other tree, in some different corner of the world, that would inspire in its beholders a proclivity towards peace and mercy. Not every rule of the universe has a mirrored rule; and however far you might look, the number of wicked witches and brave maidens will never be equal. Sometimes--to assume your very shallow and constraining human perspective--evil simply wins.

But then again, what do I know. Maybe it's just a children's story.

[smokeybrandreviews]

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Pardon this deluge of Star Wars content but Ahsoka has me reeling. Episode five really recontextualized so much about the Clone Wars (and the prequels, themselves), it’s incredibly difficult not to reexamine my previous perceptions of that part of the mythos. The realization that the Jedi Order effectively sent children to their deaths, that they gave actual teenagers command of entire clone units, is absolutely horrifying to properly understand. Sure, when it’s a cartoon, it’s all in good fun. But seeing all that carnage in live action, teenage Ahsoka standing there next to Hayden’s Anakin? That was a lot. The realization that Ahsoka Tano, one of the most powerful Jedi, trained by THE most powerful Jedi, is little more than a weapon to be used for some Republic trade dispute, is so goddamn bleak, I can’t stand it. Coming to terms with the sheer brutality thrust upon Tano, and every other Padawan at the time, is something which has skewed the very morality of the Jedi for me. I can’t see these cats as the “good guys” anymore. How can they be? The Jedi Council committed war crimes! Like, they’re no better than the Sith in that regard and that’s so weird to say out loud. I grew up with the OG trilogy so, for me, there was a stark delineation between Jedi and Sith. Luke and Obi-Wan were Jedi. Upstanding, wise, and compassionate. Good guys. Vader and Palpatine were Sith; Straight up space fascists with anger problems and a mean-streak that could destroy planets. Bad guys. There was a quaint black and white to the dynamic of the galaxy far, far, away. After that episode of Ahsoka, the child soldier thing paints the Jedi just as atrocious. Sending children to die strictly for Republic interests, is the worst kind of imperialism. It’s staggering to me that more people don’t see that. If the Jedi judged sending children to war morally correct, how can you trust that judgment? How can you not question every choice they ever made? How can you not question their treatment of Anakin?

Anakin mentioned to Ahsoka that he was trained to be a peacekeeper but was he really? I mean, Obi-wan probably did his best to bring the kid up properly but let’s be honest; That was a losing fight. Qui-Gon plucked Anakin from a planet where he spent the first eleven years of his life as a proper slave. No one knows what little Ani endured during that time. Tatooine was a hellscape of violence and depravity, ruled over by the Hutts. This crime family had free range on that planet, a fact the Republic turned a blind eye toward until they needed an alliance against the Trade Federation. How f*cked up is that? Anakin wanted off of that world so much, he wanted to be free so bad, and he believed from the bottom of his heart that the Jedi would deliver he and his mother from bondage. But, when Jedi actually show up, it wasn't as liberators but as middlemen. F*cking negotiators on behalf of the government, trying to cut a deal with the crime boss who allowed the cruelty of slavery to ensnare Anakin in the first place. On a whim, he catches Qui-Gon's interest and they take Anakin. Alone. They left his mother in bondage and at the mercy of that debauched world. They don't even send anyone for her later because that's not the Jedi way. Emotional attachments lead to the Dark Side, so sayeth the wise and moral Jedi Code.

They fly to Courasant on the promise Anakin will become a Jedi, himself, probably in hopes of gaining enough power to free his still enslaved mother, only to for him to be dismissed as too old by the Council. Because he was too old for the indoctrination. Those first eleven years of a Jedi’s “training” are for severing the emotional bonds which make you human. It’s for “teaching” you how to suppress your emotions because, again, according to the Jedi, emotions are bad. Anakin, already wildly powerful in the Force, couldn’t be brainwashed into a Jedi zombie because that ship had chronologically sailed. He knew his mother. He was very attached to her. He was quietly crushing on Padme. It was far too late to install those mental blocks of control. But, Qui-Gon being Qui-Gon, opted to train Ani anyway. Until he was murdered by a Sith Lord the Council refused to acknowledge as real. So it fell on Obi-Wan to do the job, even though there was a very strong chance that the eleven year old Anakin was just as powerful as he was. Kid was set in his ways and probably wildly traumatized from a life of enslavement. Doesn’t help that, during a crucial time during his adolescence, a f*cking cold war started and Anakin spent his teenage years “peace keeping” throughout the galaxy at the behest of the Republic; Not at all the enforcers for a government so corrupt, an entire Sith Lord had risen through its ranks like it was nothing.

A decade of this sh*t later and Anakin gets promoted to Jedi Knight out of reluctant desperation, forgoing the actual trials necessary to test the mettle of his character, because the cold war he grew up in got real hot, real fast. So now he’s one of the preeminent muscle men of the Republic and, arguably, their best weapon to boot. The Council recognizes this and instead of getting him the, you know, counseling needed to deal with that life long trauma, they saddled Anakin with a Padawan who is just as precocious as he was. Now, don’t misunderstand me. Ahsoka was good for Anakin. She forced him to mature and become more than just “The Chosen One.” Dude had to set an example for his kid sister and he did just that. But then she walked away from all of that Jedi nonsense, disillusioned and conflicted, much like her Master. He tried to get her to stay, pleading with her on behalf of the Council, but if we’re being honest, that was just Anakin trying to convince himself that Ahsoka wasn’t right to leave. That was Anakin trying to convince himself to stay in the Order. That Dooku wasn’t right. That Palpatine wasn’t right. The brainwashing didn’t take. He was too old. The trials were skipped. He wasn’t tested. Anakin Skywalker, the slave plucked from the Syndicate planet, Tatooine, thrust into the world of space wizards, political espionage, backdoor dealings, and war, at the age of eleven. Expected to be some grand savior of a cosmic unknown, never fully trusted or accepted by his peers. He was rejected by his heroes, had his father figured killed by a zealous maniac, and then became a glorified goon for a Republic that had no qualms with sending people to die over trade tariffs. And you wonder why he fell.

We didn't get to see eleven year old Anakin on missions. We didn't get to see teenage Anakin slaughtering across the galaxy in the name of keeping the Republic's definition of peace. There isn't a movie for that. But I did see a teenage Ahsoka, standing next to her adult Master, in the middle of an active battlefield and that f*cked me up. She was a child. A teenager, sure, but a child nonetheless. And Anakin was even younger than that whe he saw his first action! Seriously, let's not mince words here, Anakin Skywalker has been in the field with Obi-Wan Kenobi since he was probably twelve or thirteen years old. It's canon that Anakin is one of the best duelists in history. You don't get that good from just practice. You get that good practically, out of necessity. That's how Ahsoka became as skilled as she did and Anakin is even more so. If the two mirror each other, as they very obviously do, that means Sky Guy was just as honed and sharpened to be a soldier as he whetted Tano to be. Only Anakin was honest about it to his Padawan where as Obi-Wan, and the greater Jedi Order, were not. They sold Anakin a lie, preyed on his youth and immaturity, ignore his pain and vulnerability, then went full shocked Pikachu when he turned up to slaughter all of the Younglings. Like, What the f*ck did you expect to happen? You alienated the most powerful Jedi to ever live, a slave for the first decade of his life, and instead of showing this kid compassion and patience, you thrust him into a cold war as an enforcer for ideals he couldn't possibly understand. You let his mom die, tell him he can't love his wife, and chase away his little sister even after her innocence was proved. Anakin had a choice, of course. We all do. But, if we're being honest, from his perspective, knowing the life he has led, how is the Jedi Council any better than Palpatine's Galactic Empire? What's the difference between a absolutist regime who sends children to the front lines of war “in the name of peace”and an intergalactic fascists state?

[v1rg1nm4ry]

Has nothing to literally do with my interest but this is a take and observation/awareness about bad parenting

Trigger warning sensitive topic

An obvious touching subject so if this “isn’t for your concerns” don’t comment or read. But this a topic I’d like to discuss and shed light on problems on the basic understanding of bad parenting. This post jots everything wrong with parenting styles.

By V1rg1nm4ry

What is bad parenting?

•When parents don’t teach the basic necessities their children needs to know. Like how to shop and budget, set a bank account, how to live and be self sufficient. is the literal epitome of bad parenting the first crucial one has to be this

•Educational neglect

When they don’t encourage their child’s education and ruin their upbringing and ability to learn by making them think they’re such an inconvenience which will subconsciously cause affect into their adult life

They just don’t put effort/priority/value into their educational needs and when parents don’t see importance to their education it’s harmful and will cause long term affect to the children’s learning environment, development, and construction. Where there’s a lack of expectation and support, there’s a lack of success with underachieving young adults.

•ADDICTION

If parents abuse alcohol, medication, any form of vices within range of children they are to be prohibited and will face consequences doing so. Such things as facing the law, child protective services (CPS), even schools and medical practitioners will report this activity.

•No discipline. Passive parenting not being guidance oriented. Strictness is constructive compared to parents who baby their children

•Gaslighting, manipulation, guilt tripping controlling behaviour

Setting that child up to be a people pleaser, inefficient and incompetent with no standards

•Not buying basic hygiene and basic needs

If you don’t encourage hygiene then you can literally cause your child to have infections.

•Not being interested in what their children say or devalues their personality

Parent talks about them self all the time

•Emotional immaturity: Instilled fear, blaming, making their children feel like they have to hide in their rooms because they can’t control their aggression (physical/verbal abuse)

No accountability

Not apologizing for what they’ve done ZERO accountability whatsoever

•Not giving opportunities and ideas what they can do for themselves which doesn’t concern them

Will impact children’s ability to form long term realistic goals/aspirations and ruin their self concept and esteem

•Medical neglect

Ignoring and putting off appointments.

•Invalidating/dismissiveness on emotional needs

•bringing up their past, talking about their trauma literal trauma dumping that nobody asked about

•Not encouraging an honourable and hardworking attitude and life or not having a healthy structure or healthy expectations

•Social underdevelopment in child

(aside from special needs/disability)

•Having an unsafe unclean hazardous environment and condition at home

(Ie, addiction, messy rooms, mold)

•Being not present emotionally or physically. Doesn’t hold promises and has their grandparents take care of them. Lazy parenting and carelessness is a form of abuse

•Tearing down and discouraging child

•No authority in the household; Lack of morals, accountability, and respect which is the cause and stem of so many problems behavioural wise

•No communication on serious situations and proper conflict

This will affect their children’s communication styles and even make them avoid conflict.

•DONT teach them to be overly kind

•Poor unhealthy diets, which is over feeding, feeding less, to starvation

• Codependant tendencies

Dependency on the decisions from their children and being emotionally dependent on them. They’re not obligated to be your emotional support and you should have already dealt with this prior to making the decision of raising kids

Many more to take an account for. But I haven’t listed due to sensitive content.

[solarapplejuice]

steven universe thoughts: fusion

fusion is one of those things i think about a lot cuz it's so cool in concept. it's also a thing that's been criticized a lot, because, oh no! is it a metaphor for sex? please tell me it isn't otherwise SU is promoting pedophilia and incest! (stevonnie and steg respectively)

i personally think it is.

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wait! i'm not going to destroy rebecca sugar with pitchforks because i think fusion represents *more* than just that. or to reword it, fusion is a representation of sex only when it's useful to tell a story or message about it. now, what business does that have being in a kids show? apparently to teach kids about the importance of consent and how people in power will try to control that or use it against you. probably not the dark or twisted message you were expecting!

the first time we see fusion as close to being a direct 1:1 as sex is the episode with the homeworld communicator tower thingy. we learn throughout the episode that peridot was never a player in this game; all along it was pearl rebuilding the tower, solely so she could fuse into sardonyx with garnet. for pearl, she feels weak on her own but so strong and useful with garnet. this makes garnet feel used, and retroactively puts every past instance of this into question. as it should! pearl abused garnet's consent, and now that it's dubious, she has every right to feel mad for being taken advantage of like that. most instances of fusion revolve around how important consent to it is, and how even when all parties agree things can still go wrong in the middle. amethyst comes to pearl's defense when she's caught since she can relate to desiring garnet's strength, but still feels uncomfortable when garnet demands that they fuse instead, both because of how angry she is and also knowing that she's the preferable alternative to pearl.

i think even if fusion was wholly a metaphor for sex, it would absolutely be worth examining closely but ultimately wouldn't be a blow to the show's image since the only thing it really says about it is what consent is and how it's a top priority. these are things that parents or proper sex ed should already be teaching kids. but if you're obsessed with the purity of your kids, you're leaving them to learn this stuff from the world. sometimes the world is nice and it's SU you learn from. other times you straight up get groomed, if not by individuals then instead by society.

that last sentence leads into the second way i think fusion is related to sex: the way it's controlled by culture. in real society or culture dominated by heteronormativity, it's easy to point at the average boomer and make fun of them for being a prude. this couldn't be farther from the truth; the reality is that the world wants you thinking about sex all the time. from a conservative perspective, there would only be cishet men and women in this world thinking about when they're going to engage in copulation to please God or fulfill some natural-biased destiny about having children. the only thing that's acceptable outside of this box is to ogle at women - *only* cishet women, of specific races and of specific bodytypes, by men. society LOVES sex, but only sex as defned by it and on its terms. the reality is that our society has always been projecting its own depravity onto queerness, a depravity that serves and continues heteronormativity, which is why the mere existence of queer sex or straight up genuine romance even among cishets is a threat to this current order. sex not for the purpose of having children is sinful, and sex not between a man and a woman is obscene.

homeworld takes this real world problem and puts a sci-fi colonialist spin on it: fusion isn't just persecuted by culture for culture's sake, but by the state for the state's sake. fusion, after all, leads to stronger and more powerful labor; multiple rubies make stronger guards, multiple amethysts make super soldiers, and while we never see it, i'm sure they have gems such as lapis lazulis fuse to carry out menial labor like terraforming and kindergartening with ease. homeworld LOVES fusion, but only fusion as defined by the diamonds, and existing on their terms. it draws a lot of interesting parallels with a certain scifi book about the US military taking control of the construct of gender for its own gains, but in both stories the message is the same about the real world; power and/or the status quo must erase queer relationships in order to maintain the relationships that serve it and its continued existence. gems may never fuse for any amount of personal reasons, and gems of different kinds fusing is blasphemous on the grounds of completely destroying the status quo.

once again, not exactly a bad thing to be teaching kids early on while withholding the physical details. once again, they deserve to know how the world will try to use their bodies against them, things that parents and teachers should already be teaching them! (it's worth mentioning since i've brought this up twice now, i live in the US so not only do we not have sex ed in our school houses but also not in our own homes.)

i have more thoughts on fusion, such as what i think fusion actually does in and for the story beyond just this, but this post is so long and already has all of my defenses for fusion as a concept laid out. i'll make a pt2 for this when im not tired (read: busy but procrastinating cuz i keep thinking about SU instead of doing shit like making art)

[captain-daryn]

This…. Explains so much.

(Going back to add, I did not intend for this post to get so freaking long, and it’s kinda a trauma dump (I know that’s not the correct way to use it but I’m repurposing the term to say I go on a long tangent about childhood trauma))

I’ve been reflecting on my childhood a lot recently, and like, it kinda sucked. It wasn’t always directed at me, but some of my biggest memories are of my mom constantly complaining about something. Or being drunk and saying very brutally honest (“this movie is stupid, I don’t get it.” Or “This music sucks.” When I tried to share something I liked with her, and then she would pass out in her seat a few minutes later).

Or my parents yelling either at each other or at me. When it was directed at me, if I told them what was the truth to me (because being an undiagnosed ADHD kid, I really DIDNT know why I didn’t do my homework), and said, “I don’t know” then they would say “I don’t know isn’t an answer.” And they would corner me until I came up with something to get them off my back. It made me a chronic liar who abhors doing homework and hates school.

They let me opt out of things when I probably shouldn’t have had the choice (getting my wisdom teeth out, therapy, or other doctor visits), but when I asked them about doctor visits when I was in pain or sick, my dad would say no called me a hypochondriac or my mom complained about how expensive the doctors is, even though we are not financially struggling at all and have health insurance. Or vice versa, they let me choose things that I was not mature enough to choose (like going to church with a neighbor at 6 years old, and getting baptized at 8 because that’s what the church expected of children without really letting them choose, but made them think was their choice).

They never let me make mistakes. My dad was constantly telling me exactly how things are done, and held my hand all the way through things. If I didn’t do something, he would jump right in and fix it instead of giving me the tools and teaching me skills to fix it myself. When I had to transfer from honors math into regular math because I was bad at doing my homework on time, even though I understood the material, my mom threw a huge fit.

I had a lot of freedom and no structure to my childhood. Unlike my siblings, I never had expectations to keep my room clean. I was not taught how to properly clean my face, hair, or teeth (those habits involved a lot of yelling and scare tactics that actually made me scared of the doctor and the dentist). I didn’t learn to do laundry until I was much older. I was allowed to eat whenever and whatever I wanted (so you know I ate cereal, chips, and cookies all day if I wanted to). By the time I was born, my mom had given up on cooking every night so we usually eat out or “fend for ourselves”, and so I’ve only really experienced the “Sit down dinner with the fam” on thanksgiving and Christmas, and struggle with proper eating habits.

Every once in awhile my mom would say “clean your room” but I never had an example of what a clean version of my room looked like, so I would get overwhelmed easily. I remember my closet being piled high with toys I was never taught to let go of. Of half finished craft projects and dirty clothes and toys waist high. Of half my bed being unusable because it was piled high with stuff, books and papers and craft projects and whatever you could think of. About once a year or every other year while I was at school, my mom would drag everything out from my room and spread it out around the living room and hallway and say “you can’t go to bed until it’s all put away and organized.” But she never taught me how to do that, so then I would just shove things into boxes and they would go back under my bed or in my closet and then I would get in trouble for something I didn’t know how to fix and wasn’t taught how to fix.

I remember begging for chores and rules because I knew I was disorganized and lacked structure. I remember being embarrassed because my mom was drunk when friends came over. I remember secretly begging to have my friends parents because they were involved in a healthy way in their kids lives. I remember crying to my mom that I had no friends, or how there are different groups of people and they don’t like me, and she just said like I’m not trying or I just need to ask them to play with me.

I felt very invalidated as a child, and now I’m feeling I was very neglected too. I didn’t get family photos done. I didn’t experience back tickles from my mom in church. I didn’t get to sit at the kitchen table to do homework while mom made dinner. I wasn’t expected to have my chores done before I left to play with friends.

And I’m trying hard now to get into those habits. To brush my teeth once a day. Shower frequently. Make my bed or tidy my room daily. Eat actual food (not just cookies and candy) multiple times a day. And it seems impossible. I know what I want my life to look like but I can’t get there. I just want to lay in bed all day and cry or sleep.

I know this seems like Im saying I had the worst childhood, or whatever, but these were small individual moments mostly. It wasn’t every day bad, and there were definite moments that were better than others, or times that relationships were better or worse. But of course that also doesn’t mean these moments haven’t added up over time as well. One of the few pieces of wisdom I hold onto from Dr Phil: it takes 1000 atta girls to make up for one negative comment. And boy is there a lot of backpay I’m owed. But again, it wasn’t all bad. There can be both good and bad. It’s just the negative stands out a lot more than the positive sometimes once you get thinking about it.

It's wild that you don't necessarily need to even be abused to have childhood trauma. Like just having an excessively negative, spiteful, toxic and mean-spirited parent is enough, even if they never do it at you, or on purpose. Imagine being a doctor and explaining that to a parent.

"Hey you know how you don't have any friends because people find you unpleasant to be around? Well it turns out that your child is also a person, and finds you unpleasant to be around. Growing up in an environment where they are constantly subjected to your opinions technically counts as torture, since the situation was both continuously distressing and inescapable. You are literally so annoying that you gave your child brain damage."

[ashokintradaytrader]

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[mmatigers2023]

Karate class Near Me" or "Karate classes Near Me Delhi

Are you looking for "Karate class Near Me" or "Karate classes Near Me Delhi"? Stop! The traditional martial art of Karate provides numerous advantages, ranging from physical fitness to mental strength, and the search for an appropriate dojo is what unlocks its true potential.

In the fast-paced life of today, learning self-defense is all the more crucial, and karate provides a holistic system for personal protection and building a disciplined mind. Why Choose Karate? The Myriad Benefits Karate is more than simply punching and kicking; it's a balanced discipline that enhances physical well-being, mental acuity, and personal development. Proper practice strongly enhances physical fitness, such as cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength, and coordination. Dynamic movement and intense training that are part of karate classes lead to a healthier body weight and improved stamina. It's an all-body workout that burns calories efficiently and develops muscles you may not even know you possess. Aside from the physical, karate is an effective vehicle for mental health. It decreases stress and anxiety, a way of therapy where you can redirect frustrations into positive physical exertion. Concentration needed to learn and perform techniques enhances the focusing power and general mental acuity. This heightened concentration carries over into better academic, work, and daily performance. For kids, the advantages are even more striking. Karate training instills a great deal of discipline, respect for others and oneself, and goal orientation. Children learn to obey commands, control their feelings, and improve concentration. It also offers a great platform for the development of self-confidence, particularly as they go through belt ranks and learn new things. In a time when bullying is an issue, gaining self-defense skills in a safe environment gives children the strength they need and teaches them how to successfully deal with tough situations without using violence. Additionally, the social aspect of karate promotes teamwork and camaraderie, as students train in pairs and encourage one another's development. Adults can benefit as much as children. Whether you want to increase self-confidence, reduce stress, or just get an overall workout, karate provides a demanding yet rewarding experience. The constant learning and improvement give a sense of achievement, and the self-discipline learned in the dojo can benefit all areas of life. Finding the Best "Karate Classes Near Me Delhi" When looking for "Karate classes Near Me Delhi," it is important to take into account a number of factors to make sure you find the best fit for your needs or your child's. For starters, attend classes and gain a sense of the teaching style and the environment. An encouraging and supportive environment is important for continued progress and enjoyment. Speak with instructors and existing students to learn about their experiences. Class size may also play a role; smaller classes usually mean more individual attention, whereas bigger ones may have a more lively training environment. Observe how clean and maintained the facility is – a tidy dojo indicates professionalism in the school. The timing should suit you, with convenient classes for both adults and kids. Most of all, investigate the instructor's experience and qualifications. They must be patient, committed, and able to inspire and encourage pupils to achieve their maximum potential. A good teacher will stress not only physical skills but also the philosophy behind karate, inculcating values such as humility, integrity, and self-restraint. Enquire about schools that provide trial lessons to see the training in person before signing up for a long-term program.

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How to Respond When a Child Breaks or Chips a Tooth

Children are full of energy and curiosity, which often leads them into unexpected situations—including dental accidents. A chipped or broken tooth is one of the most common dental emergencies in children. Whether it's a fall on the playground or a collision during sports, knowing how to respond quickly and correctly can make all the difference in saving your child’s smile.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps you should take when your child breaks or chips a tooth, and we’ll also discuss how preventive care from dental experts can help avoid long-term issues.

Step 1: Stay Calm and Reassure Your Child

The first and most important thing is to stay calm. Children often look to their parents for cues on how serious a situation is. If you panic, they will too. Offer comfort and assure your child that everything will be okay and that help is on the way.

Step 2: Assess the Situation

Take a close look at the damage. Is it a minor chip, a larger crack, or is the tooth entirely broken or knocked out? Look for signs of bleeding, swelling, or exposed nerves. This will help you determine the severity and what immediate steps to take.

Step 3: Rinse the Mouth

Gently rinse your child’s mouth with warm water to clear away any debris or blood. This also helps in reducing the risk of infection. If there is swelling, apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek to minimize it.

Step 4: Save the Tooth Fragment (If Possible)

If a piece of the tooth has broken off and you can find it, place it in a container with milk or saliva. Do not scrub it clean. Bring it to the dentist, as it may be possible to bond it back to the tooth.

Step 5: Control the Bleeding

If there’s bleeding, apply gentle pressure with a clean piece of gauze or cloth. Have your child bite down softly to keep the gauze in place until the bleeding stops, usually within 10-15 minutes.

Step 6: Visit a Pediatric Dentist Immediately

Time is of the essence when dealing with dental injuries. Contact a pediatric dentist as soon as possible. Depending on the severity, the dentist might recommend a dental filling, bonding, or even a crown for a permanent tooth. If the pulp (nerve) is exposed, a root canal may be necessary to save the tooth.

What If It’s a Baby Tooth?

If a baby tooth is chipped or broken, it’s still important to visit the dentist. Even though baby teeth are temporary, damage to them can affect the development of permanent teeth underneath. In some cases, a spacer or cap may be needed to maintain oral function and alignment.

Preventing Dental Injuries in Children

Although not every accident is preventable, you can take steps to minimize the risk of dental injuries:

Use mouthguards during sports and recreational activities.

Child-proof your home by padding furniture and installing safety gates.

Encourage safe play and teach kids the importance of avoiding rough behavior.

Regular dental checkups help monitor tooth health and development.

The Importance of Comprehensive Dental Care

While immediate care for a chipped or broken tooth is critical, long-term dental health relies on regular checkups and periodontal health. Conditions like gum disease can affect children too, especially if there is a family history or poor oral hygiene habits.

If you’re located in Florida and seeking specialized care, consult a Periodontal Gum Disease Expert in Palm Bay. Early intervention and prevention go a long way in protecting your child’s overall dental health.

Final Thoughts

A chipped or broken tooth in a child can be scary, but prompt and proper action can help ensure the best possible outcome. Always consult a dental professional as soon as possible and keep regular dental appointments to catch potential issues early. Accidents may be unpredictable, but being prepared can make all the difference in your child’s smile and confidence.

Remember, your child’s oral health is an important part of their overall well-being. Trust experienced professionals to guide you through emergencies and maintain lifelong dental wellness.

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Small Class, Big Dreams: Why Home Tuition for Class 1 in Dehradun Matters More Than You Think

What if the most important year of your child’s education isn’t when they choose their stream in Class 11… but right now in Class 1?

Yes, Class 1—a stage when kids are full of questions, curiosity, and boundless energy. This is the year they learn how to learn. And it’s also the year when bad habits or confusion can start to form if proper attention isn’t given. That’s why more parents in the city are turning to Home Tuition for Class 1 in Dehradun—not as a luxury, but as a necessity.

Why Is Class 1 So Critical?

Think of Class 1 as the academic foundation of a skyscraper. If the base isn’t solid, nothing built on top will last.

This is when children transition from play-based learning to structured academics.

They start developing reading, writing, and basic math skills.

Their ability to concentrate, follow instructions, and ask questions begins to take shape.

And all of this happens while their minds are still growing and adapting to a brand-new environment.

Unfortunately, in crowded classrooms, teachers don’t always have the time to give individual attention to every child. One child’s doubt can easily get lost in the noise. And that’s where home tuition for Class 1 plays a vital role.

Personalized Attention Makes All the Difference

At this early stage, children need a calm, patient, and focused environment where they feel safe to ask questions—even silly ones. A skilled tutor can give your child:

One-on-one guidance in core subjects like English, Maths, and EVS

Concept clarity using fun and relatable examples

Confidence building, so they aren’t afraid to speak up in class

Gentle discipline to form regular study habits early on

With Home Tuition for Class 1 in Dehradun, the learning process becomes child-centric instead of syllabus-centric.

Why Dehradun Parents Are Choosing Home Tuition

Dehradun is known for its academic excellence. But even in the best schools, early education gaps can occur if a child doesn’t get timely support. That’s why parents across the city are exploring home tuition options to complement school learning.

Here’s what they’re discovering:

School teachers can’t adjust their teaching speed for every child.

Online classes don’t always engage young kids effectively.

Worksheets and homework become stressful without proper guidance.

Kids feel more confident when they understand things better at home.

And most importantly, when learning is stress-free, kids begin to enjoy studying.

Meet Your Partner in Early Education: Saraswati Tutorials

If you’re wondering where to find a trusted, result-oriented tutor for your Class 1 child, look no further than Saraswati Tutorials.

With a dedicated team of tutors who specialize in early childhood education, Saraswati Tutorials is one of the most respected names in Home Tuition for Class 1 in Dehradun.

What makes them special?

Patient and Friendly Tutors: Who understand how to teach small kids without making learning feel like a chore.

Interactive Methods: Using stories, visuals, and hands-on examples that make concepts stick.

Regular Feedback: So parents are always in the loop on what’s being taught and how the child is progressing.

Customized Plans: Whether your child is shy, restless, or extra curious, the teaching is adapted to their personality.

Common Challenges Faced by Class 1 Students

Here are some problems that parents frequently report—and how a home tutor helps:ChallengeHome Tuition SolutionDifficulty reading simple sentencesPersonalized phonics and reading sessionsConfusion in basic addition/subtractionHands-on activities and visual explanationsPoor handwriting or letter formationStep-by-step handwriting practice and correctionShort attention spanEngaging methods with regular breaks to maintain focusShyness or fear of asking questionsSafe, one-on-one environment for open communication

With proper tutoring, these issues don’t become long-term obstacles—they become stepping stones to confidence.

A Day in the Life of a Class 1 Home Tuition Session

Let’s say your child comes home at 2 PM from school. By 5 PM, after a snack and rest, it’s tuition time.

5:00 PM: Quick revision of the day’s school lessons

5:15 PM: Focused reading time with word games

5:30 PM: Math basics through fun puzzles

5:45 PM: Short break with storytelling

6:00 PM: Writing practice and review

6:30 PM: Session ends with a smile, not stress

All this happens in the comfort of home, with no pressure and at a pace your child can handle.

What Parents Are Saying About Saraswati Tutorials

“My daughter was falling behind in reading and I was really worried. After two months with a tutor from Saraswati Tutorials, not only has she caught up—she’s now the one helping her classmates!” — Mrs. Verma, Nehru Colony

“I thought home tuition was only for older kids. I was wrong. The difference it has made to my son’s confidence is incredible.” — Mr. Sinha, Rajpur Road

Final Thoughts: Give Your Child a Strong Start

We spend so much time worrying about where to admit our kids, which school has the best reputation, or which curriculum to choose. But sometimes, the most important decision is about how your child learns—not just where.

With Home Tuition for Class 1 in Dehradun, your child gets the personal attention, early support, and emotional encouragement that sets them up for long-term success.

And with Saraswati Tutorials by your side, you’re not just investing in tuition—you’re investing in your child’s bright future.

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What Makes a CBSE School the Best in Dubai? Key Factors Parents Should Consider

Being a parent in Dubai, getting the best school for your kid is one of the biggest things you'll ever do. Since there are numerous Indian curriculum schools, most parents prefer the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) system due to its systematic approach and scholarly consistency. So what precisely gives the best CBSE schools in Dubai the edge? Let's have a closer look at the most important things every parent should consider before making this life-altering decision.

1. Academic Excellence and Results

Academic performance is probably the most self-evident measure of a good school. The top CBSE schools in Dubai always record outstanding pass percentages in board exams, and students perform very well in streams such as Science, Mathematics, and English. Check the latest CBSE board exam results, national rankings, and percentage pass at the distinction level of the school to gauge its academic acumen.

2. Trained and Experienced Faculty

A school is as good as its teachers. Highly experienced, CBSE-trained, and driven teachers can immensely contribute to the academic life of your child. Choose schools that take teacher training seriously and soak up contemporary teaching pedagogies that turn lessons into an enjoyable, engaging, and student-focused experience.

3. Well-balanced Curriculum and Co-Curricular Activities

The best CBSE schools in Dubai also stress not only studies but also scope for all-around development. Be it sports and music or robotics and debating, co-curricular activities are a major aspect of confidence-building, creativity, and collaboration. A proper balance between extracurriculars and studies helps in well-rounded development.

4. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure and Learning Environment

World-class facilities are a part of the best CBSE schools. Smart classrooms, computer and science labs, library, sports complex, and creative studios are among them. A clean, secure, and equipped campus is the ideal learning space and ensures that children perform well academically as well as in other areas.

5. CBSE Curriculum Integration and Innovation

The CBSE syllabus has national standards, but the top schools take it to the next level by incorporating international learning methods, critical thinking, and application of technology in day-to-day class work. Progressive schools employing new-age practices like project learning and coding classes are leading the way in new learning.

6. Parental Involvement and Communication

Efficient parent-teacher collaboration is crucial. The best CBSE schools in Dubai encourage free communication through frequent parent-teacher conferences, reports on children's progress, and active engagement in school activities. A school that encourages parental feedback and develops a welcoming community can go a great distance in enhancing the experience of a child.

7. Student Well-being and Support Services

A model school puts student well-being and academic achievement first. This includes qualified counselors, wellness activities, anti-bullying protocols, and a healthy environment promoting emotional, mental, and social growth. All these are generally ignored aspects, but important in creating child happy and successful child in the long run.

Conclusion

Selecting among some of Dubai's top-performing CBSE schools involves more than just comparing exam scores or tuition fees. As a parent, you will be looking for a school that not only provides a good academic base, is concerned with the health and well-being of its students, promotes creative development, and has a bright, progressive school atmosphere. By thinking in these general terms, you'll be well prepared to find a CBSE school in Dubai that suits your child's specific needs and expectations.