What Do Others Think?

I have interviewed several people  and they all had generally the same response. My personal opinion on what bullying is: Hurting someone emotionally or physically. Most people said that the zero tolerance rule does not work and is ineffective, unless the crime was really serious. Most people that were interviewed have been bullied/ have bullied people in the past. Bullying is a world wide problem that cannot be stopped, it is a way of growing up and maturing.

Connecticut Shooting

I think this shooting was very tragic and I am sorry for the families, students, victims and even worse the shooter. Who in their mind would commit such a crime I ask myself. Many people are asking if gun control laws should tighten up or stay the same. The accessibility is very easy some say in Connecticut.  I personally do not believe that gun restrictions will make a big difference in the gun-related crimes. The guns did not kill the innocent victims, the 20 year old, Adam Lanza did.

What's Important

1) What's important to myself? I really enjoy skateboarding and being active. I like playing sports but not running on my free time or for fun. My friends are a main part of my life. My mom is a nurse, working 14 hours a day. Without my friends I would be alone, that's why I skateboard with them.

2)What do I care about most? I really care about skateboarding and being active, I feel like being locked up in a classroom for 6 hours is unreasonable when maybe teaching and learning could be more fun and more active.

3)What goals do I have in my future?

• I want to graduate high school with all the credits I need.
• I intend on going to college and maybe get 3/my degree in business and maybe end up starting my own skateboarding business/ clothing line with a few friends of mine.

4)  What motivates you best and keeps you focused on your goals?