By Bushkids
We often see age restrictions and messages that state ‘do not try this at home’ scrolling across the screen during various shows. Yet, there are many instances when children jump off roofs with sheets tied around their necks trying to do what they saw on television. There are also instances when watching television affects an individual’s performance at school. In some instances television has been beneficial to one’s studies e.g. the Learning Channel. However, in other instances television serves as a distraction and at times it becomes an addiction.
Monday, July 27, 2009
How to care for your body
By Bushtots
We all know that we must brush our teeth for two minutes twice daily. But, not all of us know why? Nor do we know that we must brush our tongues for at least 10 seconds at a time. We’ve all heard that bacteria cause all sorts of illnesses and health illnesses. Hence, taking care of our bodies is not about brushing your teeth or bathing, it’s a lot more than that. We need to be aware of the kinds of products that we use, irrespective of whether we ingest them or not. What effects – both long and short term – do they have on our bodies – both inside and out? What effects do they have on the environment, pre- and post production? Think about it...
We all know that we must brush our teeth for two minutes twice daily. But, not all of us know why? Nor do we know that we must brush our tongues for at least 10 seconds at a time. We’ve all heard that bacteria cause all sorts of illnesses and health illnesses. Hence, taking care of our bodies is not about brushing your teeth or bathing, it’s a lot more than that. We need to be aware of the kinds of products that we use, irrespective of whether we ingest them or not. What effects – both long and short term – do they have on our bodies – both inside and out? What effects do they have on the environment, pre- and post production? Think about it...
Sexual Abuse
By Bushteens
Women, young men and children are all vulnerable to abuse. However, the sexual abuse of young men is rarely mentioned. It usually occurs within the home and school environments. Alarmingly, in most instances of abuse, the abuser is known by the victim and the victim’s family. There are many reasons that have been out forward to explain the instances of abuse, but often it is said that abuse takes place because of societal pressures on men to be the stronger sex. The extent to which culture/ religion plays a part in sexual abuse is not known, and apart from that we still have a number of questions that need to be answered. Is government doing enough to protect young men and women against sexual abuse? Are there enough community awareness projects dealing with both male and female sexual abuse? Do we have enough information on the signs, symptoms, causes and effects of sexual abuse on the victims?
Women, young men and children are all vulnerable to abuse. However, the sexual abuse of young men is rarely mentioned. It usually occurs within the home and school environments. Alarmingly, in most instances of abuse, the abuser is known by the victim and the victim’s family. There are many reasons that have been out forward to explain the instances of abuse, but often it is said that abuse takes place because of societal pressures on men to be the stronger sex. The extent to which culture/ religion plays a part in sexual abuse is not known, and apart from that we still have a number of questions that need to be answered. Is government doing enough to protect young men and women against sexual abuse? Are there enough community awareness projects dealing with both male and female sexual abuse? Do we have enough information on the signs, symptoms, causes and effects of sexual abuse on the victims?
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Identity
by Bushteens
Many things make up who we are and in turn, we can choose any of a number of these to define ourselves. The aspects range from culture and/or religion to attitude. These in turn shape our morals and values. No matter what we do in life, we must not forget who you are.
Many things make up who we are and in turn, we can choose any of a number of these to define ourselves. The aspects range from culture and/or religion to attitude. These in turn shape our morals and values. No matter what we do in life, we must not forget who you are.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Relationships II
by Bushkids
Parents have to accept the fact that the parent-child relationship must change to allow greater independence of the child. However, both parent and child are faced today with a rapidly changing world. Children take their cues from what parents do and say.
First and foremost, parents should try to keep open the lines of communication with their children. They can talk to them (not at them) they can listen to them, they can encourage them to speak openly. Secondly, they can help their children to begin learning to become more independent and to take responsibility for their own actions.
Thirdly, we need to understand, accept and enjoy the (healthy) relationships that we have. In each of these trust is of the utmost importance.
Parents have to accept the fact that the parent-child relationship must change to allow greater independence of the child. However, both parent and child are faced today with a rapidly changing world. Children take their cues from what parents do and say.
First and foremost, parents should try to keep open the lines of communication with their children. They can talk to them (not at them) they can listen to them, they can encourage them to speak openly. Secondly, they can help their children to begin learning to become more independent and to take responsibility for their own actions.
Thirdly, we need to understand, accept and enjoy the (healthy) relationships that we have. In each of these trust is of the utmost importance.
My Favourite Things
by Bushtots
"Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels, door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles. Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings. these are a few of my favorite things."
"Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, silver white winters that melt into springs, these are a few of my favorite things."
This is what Maria sang in the Sound of Music. However, whilst these may not be our favourite things, we do know what we could not live without.
We each have one or two things we love to bits in this world. That is besides, of course the amazing people we have in our lives. It could be pizza, shoes, a song or even a cuddly pet. No matter what it is, we love it and we probably will love something else as we get older. However, the show focused on our favourite things right now, or our all time favourite things thus far.
"Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels, door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles. Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings. these are a few of my favorite things."
"Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, silver white winters that melt into springs, these are a few of my favorite things."
This is what Maria sang in the Sound of Music. However, whilst these may not be our favourite things, we do know what we could not live without.
We each have one or two things we love to bits in this world. That is besides, of course the amazing people we have in our lives. It could be pizza, shoes, a song or even a cuddly pet. No matter what it is, we love it and we probably will love something else as we get older. However, the show focused on our favourite things right now, or our all time favourite things thus far.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Away from Violence Project kicks off!
On the 2nd & 3rd of July 2009, the Away from Violence project kicked off. Bush Radio is running this project in conjunction with Public Achievement. However, and as we all know, talking about a problem only halves it -it doesn’t make it go away completely. Hence, the young men and women taking part in this project will embark on a recruitment drive within their homes, communities, churches and schools.
They will work with the selected individuals and deliver an action project(s) with the theme of ‘Away from Violence’. Each group will be assisted in the process of designing, implementing and evaluating action project that addresses the culture of violence that penetrates our lives.
They will work with the selected individuals and deliver an action project(s) with the theme of ‘Away from Violence’. Each group will be assisted in the process of designing, implementing and evaluating action project that addresses the culture of violence that penetrates our lives.
by CREW
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