As a fan of cartoons and anime (or cartoonime for the sake of simplicity). I must say my fandiom for both genre of animation is slow wanning. Though, my enthusiasm for one genre is higher than the other, I, however; still feel that as a whole both industries are on a decline and have been on the decline since the 80's.
But I do want to make one thing clear. I do believe that the quality of Japanese anime has slowly improved in the recent years. Though with that said, I am a bit worried about the new Youth Ordinance Bill that was passed in Tokyo, Japan. I know it's only a small level of censorship but this could potentially be the stepping stone towards a huge creation of censorship. Because as you know once a government issues a small change in the social structure, they tend to make more and bigger changes in the future.
But let's go back to the point on Corporate cartoonime.
As you may know, the golden age that occur for cartoons and anime occurred in the 1960s-1990s. During this time period, cartoons and anime were aired on major broadcast TV stations such as, CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX. The aforementioned stations were all broadcasting a Saturday Morning lineup with dozens of cartoonimes to watch and choose from. However, by the mid 1990′s things began to change.
In 1997 NBC became the first major network to drop animated cartoons from its Saturday Morning lineup. The decision was made for various reasons such as, economic reasons, the Disney acquisition of ABC/Capital Cities, the emergence of KidsWB, and the strict censorship imposed by the Federal Communications Commission which mandated that television stations air at least three hours a week of educational programming for children.
But the story doesn't end there. What began next was the infusion of live-action programming for kids and teens. The shift made television networks change their focus from animated shows to live-action shows, as they saw a new opportunity and market for them in terms of ad revenue. In fact, networks began to realize that live-action toys, merchandise, and games could sell just as well as cartoon merchandise and toys. By the way, many networks the sale of merchandise of popular cartoon shows, was major source of revenue and perhaps the main purpose of broadcasting animated shows.
Of course, these events led to a rapid shift, causing major television networks to focus on live-action television for kids and teens rather than cartoons or anime, which well...plain sucked.
However, the problem that's occurring today for these television networks or studio production are... They're first and foremost a business. Not only are they just a business but most of them are corporations or at least a subsidiary of a corporation.
Some of you are probably asking what does this have to do with anything about cartoons and anime? A lot.
First let me explain the purpose of a corporation or a public company. The purpose of a public company is not to increase revenue but to increase shareholders wealth. Yes that's right, a company's main goal is to increase shareholders wealth which is usually done by increasing company assets or profits. But still what does this have to do with cartoons and anime sucking? Once again, a lot.
Most people don't know that a company can lose its value if its current growth doesn't exceed the previous years growth. If this occurs there's a possibility that many if its investors will bailout on company's stocks before you can even say hot potato.
So what. Right? Well, to prevent things like that from occurring company executives continue to make hard and tough decisions (well maybe it's not so hard for them but tough on those who are effected by them). Usually these decisions aren't very pleasant as they often lead to workers being laid off, jobs being outsourced, and production budgets being cut. All which can have a major effect on an animated project.
Which I am sure, many of you have noticed some of these discrepancies while watching an anime or cartoon. Ever noticed how one scene seems to animate very good with great detail and the next just seems so poorly done that you can't even make out main character? Yeah, that's what usually occur when a show or scene is outsourced to another country or is worked by an in betweener rather than a professional animator.
But for some shows, they can just look plain awful and usually I tend to take good look at the studio name and stay far away from any other cartoonime they produced. But of course, the reason why we have these lacklusters is because studio companies are trying to reduce cost, plain and simple. For many companies, their highest cost on the balance sheet usually tends to be workers wages and if offered, pensions and benefits.
However, when cost is cut, it often leads to some of the best animators, directors, or even writers out of the job. Things like this can have a tremendous impact on future animation projects. In fact, it's perhaps the main reason why many cartoonimes don't make it past one or two seasons. I know I've seen shows that started off great for the first one or two seasons but after that something just all the sudden goes missing, usually it's the animation, the story, or even sometimes the voice acting that tends to go south.
But hey, how can we blame the companies right? They're just trying to keep up with today's trend of de-financialization, which in turns means survival of the fittest as we see companies merge, sell, or be bought out. Which by and large, forms monopolies or too big to fail companies (which I fail to see how government(s) don't view them as monopolies). This is mainly why there's a huge (negative) change for just about every industry out there. I mean, I am sure most of you noticed how today's games are much crappier than the games in the 1980′s and 1990′s. Well, it's the same thing with cartoons and anime.
As another way of viewing it, the less the competition the less you're obligated to produce quality products. And between the 1980′s through present, a lot of small private companies either went out of business or were bought out by a major corporation, because for the big companies less is better.
So sure today's cartoonimes are flashier and prettier but that's due to increase in computer technology and perhaps better supply of utensils. But really, if you look beyond the pretty flashing eye candy of today's visual effects, you would realize that many of the cartoons and anime were so much better back then. In fact, some were informative all the while at the same time, watchable.
But all thanks to corporate regulation or should I say deregulation of stocks, greed, and even monopolies. Companies no longer look for quality or pride in their work but only to find ways of making their shareholders happy, and this always means increasing profits or assets to provide company growth. Which often results into bad business making, that mainly affects those at the bottom of the ladder rather than those at the top.
So let me be the first to officially announce the welcome of Corporate Cartoonime, because like I mentioned before, even cartoons and anime are businesses.
Kamis, 19 Oktober 2017
Sabtu, 23 September 2017
Women's Safety Tips - The Most Important Word to Delete When Teaching Kids & Teens About Safety
As women, we are often responsible for teaching kids and teens about personal safety and there is one word that must deleted from our vocabulary to do it effectively. This one word has been used so often it is a habit for most of us; a habit that doesn't mean anything and doesn't even absorb into the subconscious mind, which is why it gets people killed every day. That one word is "don't."
"Don't" is one of the most dangerous words in the english language and puts people of all ages in jeopardy every hour of every day.
The reason for the danger of this word is that the subconscious mind (the mind tells our body what to do) does not understand it because it can't visualize not doing something. It can visualize doing something else, which is why we must express what TO do instead. This fact is serious enough to be taught by every teacher and should be a top story on every news broadcast but instead, "don't" is used relentlessly by the very people who are baffled by its ineffectiveness.
Have you ever wondered why you told someone not to do something and they did it anyway? Did you think they were trying to make you mad or purposely go against your wishes? Maybe, but chances are much higher that they got a picture in their mind of doing exactly what you told them not to do. Negative words like "don't," "not," "no" and "never" cannot be visualized and so they are ignored.
Danger: the subconscious mind takes in everything as if it is the truth; as if it is a viable option.
So, as we teach kids and teens (and other adults, for that matter) about safety, it is vital that we teach what TO do instead of what not to do. This cuts the communication in half and only provides the correct and safest option.
Scary Example: What if your 10 year old learns 10 things about a specific dangerous situation and eight of the ten things are what not to do while only two of the ten things are what TO do? All ten things learned enter the subconscious mind as viable options. That means, should that situation arise, your child only has a 20% chance of choosing the right thing to do.
So when you teach kids and teens about personal safety, make sure and focus on what TO do and delete the word "don't" from your vocabulary.
"Don't" is one of the most dangerous words in the english language and puts people of all ages in jeopardy every hour of every day.
The reason for the danger of this word is that the subconscious mind (the mind tells our body what to do) does not understand it because it can't visualize not doing something. It can visualize doing something else, which is why we must express what TO do instead. This fact is serious enough to be taught by every teacher and should be a top story on every news broadcast but instead, "don't" is used relentlessly by the very people who are baffled by its ineffectiveness.
Have you ever wondered why you told someone not to do something and they did it anyway? Did you think they were trying to make you mad or purposely go against your wishes? Maybe, but chances are much higher that they got a picture in their mind of doing exactly what you told them not to do. Negative words like "don't," "not," "no" and "never" cannot be visualized and so they are ignored.
Danger: the subconscious mind takes in everything as if it is the truth; as if it is a viable option.
So, as we teach kids and teens (and other adults, for that matter) about safety, it is vital that we teach what TO do instead of what not to do. This cuts the communication in half and only provides the correct and safest option.
Scary Example: What if your 10 year old learns 10 things about a specific dangerous situation and eight of the ten things are what not to do while only two of the ten things are what TO do? All ten things learned enter the subconscious mind as viable options. That means, should that situation arise, your child only has a 20% chance of choosing the right thing to do.
So when you teach kids and teens about personal safety, make sure and focus on what TO do and delete the word "don't" from your vocabulary.
Sabtu, 09 September 2017
Learn Video Game Design and Programming by Attending a Summer Camp
The industry of video game design is an extraordinarily creative industry and very similar to the Hollywood movie making industry. A diverse group of people with a lot of different skills work together as a team to create a movie, and the same thing happens in the creation of a video game.
The Industry needs, and actively looks for people that are highly creative, great team players, and highly skilled in a variety of disciplines. This is a fact of life in the world of making games and it is a dramatic change from industries that have been around a long time. This is not our father's work world. It is exactly these three components that a summer camp offers a teen. It gives the attendees a creative environment where teamwork is developed and specific computer skills are learned.
If you are considering going to a camp for designing games there are a couple of things you should think about. First of all, the world of game making is very diverse and there are a lot of different programs and applications that can be used, so you have to consider what areas of game making you are interested and then look for a camp that covers that. A good example of what I mean is that you can learn how to design levels, program code, make java games, create 3d models, or any number of other things. There are also quite a few different programs that you could master from 3ds MAX for modeling to FPS Creator for level and game design. And what you want to do in the realm of game making will determine which skills and applications you should learn.
So, you should carefully consider what kinds of things about making video games appeal to you and try to find a camp that will fill that requirement. If you are a parent considering sending a teen or child to a camp you should spend time talking with him or her about what is interesting about video games. Chances are good he or she will know more about making games than you do. Your teen may like three-dimensional modeling, graphic design, writing or level design. This is a big factor in whether the camp will be a success or not. It's a matter of fulfilling individual goals and needs.
Your first course of action in looking for a summer camp should be to check with your local University or Community College. Just about every institution like this has summer learning programs for kids and teens. And unless you are already a student there you probably would never learn about the programs being offered so all it takes is a phone call and a request for a brochure. If geographic location is not a big concern for you there are plenty of top grade institutions that offer one week or two week long programs.
Summer camps are a great way to immerse a teen or child in the highly creative world of video game design and programming. It is a great way to get a feel for the career potential in the industry. And as a bonus he or she is actually going to come home from the camp with a real and complete video game that he or she made!
The Industry needs, and actively looks for people that are highly creative, great team players, and highly skilled in a variety of disciplines. This is a fact of life in the world of making games and it is a dramatic change from industries that have been around a long time. This is not our father's work world. It is exactly these three components that a summer camp offers a teen. It gives the attendees a creative environment where teamwork is developed and specific computer skills are learned.
If you are considering going to a camp for designing games there are a couple of things you should think about. First of all, the world of game making is very diverse and there are a lot of different programs and applications that can be used, so you have to consider what areas of game making you are interested and then look for a camp that covers that. A good example of what I mean is that you can learn how to design levels, program code, make java games, create 3d models, or any number of other things. There are also quite a few different programs that you could master from 3ds MAX for modeling to FPS Creator for level and game design. And what you want to do in the realm of game making will determine which skills and applications you should learn.
So, you should carefully consider what kinds of things about making video games appeal to you and try to find a camp that will fill that requirement. If you are a parent considering sending a teen or child to a camp you should spend time talking with him or her about what is interesting about video games. Chances are good he or she will know more about making games than you do. Your teen may like three-dimensional modeling, graphic design, writing or level design. This is a big factor in whether the camp will be a success or not. It's a matter of fulfilling individual goals and needs.
Your first course of action in looking for a summer camp should be to check with your local University or Community College. Just about every institution like this has summer learning programs for kids and teens. And unless you are already a student there you probably would never learn about the programs being offered so all it takes is a phone call and a request for a brochure. If geographic location is not a big concern for you there are plenty of top grade institutions that offer one week or two week long programs.
Summer camps are a great way to immerse a teen or child in the highly creative world of video game design and programming. It is a great way to get a feel for the career potential in the industry. And as a bonus he or she is actually going to come home from the camp with a real and complete video game that he or she made!
Kamis, 31 Agustus 2017
Disney Cruises - Taking Your Kids on a Vacation
Have you ever wanted to take your kids on a vacation but didn't know where to find a place or a kind of activity that would cater to children?
Having a vacation on a cruise ship will provide your kids with the best time they can ever have as kids and you can find the kid in you as well. Going on a cruise is one of the best options if you want to spend quality time with your children. It will give your family the fun and excitement that they never had before.
The cruise line that has specific programs for the children is the Disney Cruise Line. They provide activities for kids of all ages. They have programs and activities like coloring, face painting, story telling, and playtime for toddlers. The fantasies that you can see in the Disneyland can also be found here.
On the other hand, they also provide special activities for pre-teens such as arcade games, mini parties with parlor games and more. This is when they can socialize with their fellow youngsters on board.
Vacationing on a floating resort is one of the best ways for your kids to have fun on their vacation. They will not be bored because they can enjoy all the entertainment offered by Disney.
Walt Disney has been noted as the most preferable cruise line for parents whenever they want to take their children along. The Disney Cruise Line presents two major ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.
Both of these cruise ships have most of the amenities and services found in other cruise lines except that they have no casinos. They are designed to be friendly for the whole family. The Disney Cruise Lines are the first in the industry to build a ship from the keel up with the goal of accommodating both adults and kids.
Here are some of the reasons why you should take your family on a cruise with the Disney Cruise Lines:
o They will enjoy interacting with the Disney cartoon characters.
o It has activities specifically designated for kids and teens.
o There are pools designated for adults, families, and just for children.
o Older children can enjoy ping pong and other sports activities.
o The flexibility of the package can combine theme park packages and Disney cruises.
o Food menus are also included in the special purchased package. However, sodas are not included. If your children want soda, the best deal is to buy a soda package.
o There are many types of restaurants. There are also foods intended for children.
Consider booking a Disney Cruise when you are planning your family vacation.
Disney! It's a place of magic and fantasy that can become a reality.
Having a vacation on a cruise ship will provide your kids with the best time they can ever have as kids and you can find the kid in you as well. Going on a cruise is one of the best options if you want to spend quality time with your children. It will give your family the fun and excitement that they never had before.
The cruise line that has specific programs for the children is the Disney Cruise Line. They provide activities for kids of all ages. They have programs and activities like coloring, face painting, story telling, and playtime for toddlers. The fantasies that you can see in the Disneyland can also be found here.
On the other hand, they also provide special activities for pre-teens such as arcade games, mini parties with parlor games and more. This is when they can socialize with their fellow youngsters on board.
Vacationing on a floating resort is one of the best ways for your kids to have fun on their vacation. They will not be bored because they can enjoy all the entertainment offered by Disney.
Walt Disney has been noted as the most preferable cruise line for parents whenever they want to take their children along. The Disney Cruise Line presents two major ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.
Both of these cruise ships have most of the amenities and services found in other cruise lines except that they have no casinos. They are designed to be friendly for the whole family. The Disney Cruise Lines are the first in the industry to build a ship from the keel up with the goal of accommodating both adults and kids.
Here are some of the reasons why you should take your family on a cruise with the Disney Cruise Lines:
o They will enjoy interacting with the Disney cartoon characters.
o It has activities specifically designated for kids and teens.
o There are pools designated for adults, families, and just for children.
o Older children can enjoy ping pong and other sports activities.
o The flexibility of the package can combine theme park packages and Disney cruises.
o Food menus are also included in the special purchased package. However, sodas are not included. If your children want soda, the best deal is to buy a soda package.
o There are many types of restaurants. There are also foods intended for children.
Consider booking a Disney Cruise when you are planning your family vacation.
Disney! It's a place of magic and fantasy that can become a reality.
Selasa, 08 Agustus 2017
Why Do Weight Loss Camps Work For Kids, Teens and Young People?
Losing weight can be a really big challenge for our youth. They need a lot of help, support and motivation. And sometimes even a new environment! That's why a weight loss camp can be the ideal solution for kids, teens and young people who want to lose weight and keep it off.
If health camps are correctly managed, they can be a really great weight loss aid for youngsters. One of the main hurdles is the negativity associated with being overweight in the first place. Once campers get over their fear of going to a fit camp that doesn't automatically label them 'fat', they make stunning strides.
The path to self-improvement is fraught with peril. Give in to your cravings, and all your hard work seems like wasted effort. Weight loss camps work because they provide youngsters with the opportunity to lose weight under friendly observation without forfeiting their sense of personal responsibility.
If a young person doesn't feel like she is in control, her weight loss will probably be temporary at best. What's the use of a fat camp program that puts her through a boot camp style regimen? Sure, it may look successful on paper and she may lose weight while she's there, but tough training like this hardly translates into everyday life.
Weight loss camps work well when they break free of the fat camp mold. Kids' boot camps, being built around military regimens, are hardly tailored to the individual.
So, fat camps are out, and boot camps are out. What about the alternatives? Fun immersion weight loss camps are the answer.
In a study of 130 girls and 64 boys aged 10-15 who attended a two month weight loss camp, 89 percent showed reduced BMI 9 months after the camp was finished. (Gately, Cooke, Butterly, Mackreth, Carroll 2000)
Research has shown that it's a lot easier for kids and teens to eat right when they aren't surrounded by peers who routinely gorge themselves on whatever junk food is close at hand. Weight loss camps make it easy to socialize (in real life, NOT online) with other young folks just like them.
According to Hass (2006), "The most effective way to get kids to eat healthfully is to set a good example."
So, what about kids who really love junk food? Well, it's not as if they were born that way, although habits do develop early on and become harder to change later. The good news is-kids and teens can be trained to enjoy healthy food just as much, but this can't be done without a smart, nutritionally balanced plan. Everyone has to eat to survive. Effective weight loss camps will encourage your child to upgrade his or her mindset, starting with a lifestyle reset that works wonders.
If health camps are correctly managed, they can be a really great weight loss aid for youngsters. One of the main hurdles is the negativity associated with being overweight in the first place. Once campers get over their fear of going to a fit camp that doesn't automatically label them 'fat', they make stunning strides.
The path to self-improvement is fraught with peril. Give in to your cravings, and all your hard work seems like wasted effort. Weight loss camps work because they provide youngsters with the opportunity to lose weight under friendly observation without forfeiting their sense of personal responsibility.
If a young person doesn't feel like she is in control, her weight loss will probably be temporary at best. What's the use of a fat camp program that puts her through a boot camp style regimen? Sure, it may look successful on paper and she may lose weight while she's there, but tough training like this hardly translates into everyday life.
Weight loss camps work well when they break free of the fat camp mold. Kids' boot camps, being built around military regimens, are hardly tailored to the individual.
So, fat camps are out, and boot camps are out. What about the alternatives? Fun immersion weight loss camps are the answer.
In a study of 130 girls and 64 boys aged 10-15 who attended a two month weight loss camp, 89 percent showed reduced BMI 9 months after the camp was finished. (Gately, Cooke, Butterly, Mackreth, Carroll 2000)
Research has shown that it's a lot easier for kids and teens to eat right when they aren't surrounded by peers who routinely gorge themselves on whatever junk food is close at hand. Weight loss camps make it easy to socialize (in real life, NOT online) with other young folks just like them.
According to Hass (2006), "The most effective way to get kids to eat healthfully is to set a good example."
So, what about kids who really love junk food? Well, it's not as if they were born that way, although habits do develop early on and become harder to change later. The good news is-kids and teens can be trained to enjoy healthy food just as much, but this can't be done without a smart, nutritionally balanced plan. Everyone has to eat to survive. Effective weight loss camps will encourage your child to upgrade his or her mindset, starting with a lifestyle reset that works wonders.
Sabtu, 22 Juli 2017
Kids Bedroom - Decorating and Organizing Ideas
Kids and Teens are very territorial about their bedrooms. For that reason I had to approach the idea of redecorating my daughter's room with a bit of sensitivity. 1 gallon of paint, some IKEA shelves, a trip to Wal-Mart and 2 solid days of hard work and my daughters room was transformed into a " Big Girls Room ". Here's what we did.
My daughter is very attached to every paper clipping and mini eraser in her bedroom. For that reason we were not able to really purge right off the bat. Instead we put everything in clear recycling bags so she could see that we were not throwing things away and got all of the little stuff out of her room. Now we had some space to work. Our goal was to eliminate all of the pink in her room so I picked a nice sage green wall paint from Benjamin Moore.
We bought the most expensive gallon ( 40$ ) because 1 coat did the trick over her entire room. It was well worth the dough. One half of the room at a time, we moved the furniture out of the way and painted the walls. This took about 3 hours and then we all sat down for lunch. Next were the furniture and the shelves. My daughter has open wall shelves because it gives her easy access to her toys.
Children need easy access or they will forget about what they have and it will just collect dust. We added 4 more shelves because the stuffed animals needed homes off of the floor. We have 2 simple dressers and 1 plain white bed that, with a little bit of paint, has been able to grow with her. We moved the furniture around and began bringing the small stuff back in. This is when the fun began.
Bag after bag we sorted every Polly pocket doll, American Girl accessory, and piece of craft paper. We categorized them and put the contents into IKEA bins with big labels on the outside. This took the most of our time since we gave our daughter the opportunity to decide what stayed and what didn't. This gave her a sense of control over a situation that had otherwise destroyed her entire existence. In the end she had a more mature and streamlined room that she can keep clean. Here are some quick tips on doing the same for your precious tween:
1. Keep them involved - It is hard to see someone go through your private things and ask to throw them away. If your child feels like they are a part of this process it will go quicker and without a fight.
2. Paint is your best friend - sometimes a fresh coat of paint is all you need to transform a room. Pick a mature color that easily matches with everything (beige, light denim blue, etc) and let your tween decorate over it with things they like. We bought Max a big bulletin board so she could tack up photos of her friends and concert tickets.
3. Allow kids to be kids - Teens have a tough time. They aren't teenagers and they aren't little kids. They want certain independence but they still want to be babied once in a while. Their room should reflect this double standard. Help display their little kid toys in a mature fashion or help hide them away for when their friends come over.
4. As always, be creative - We cut up old t-shirts and made curtains out of them. I also painted some decals on the front of her drawers so they looked more grown up. Whatever your particular talent is, use it for the benefit of your little one.
My daughter is very attached to every paper clipping and mini eraser in her bedroom. For that reason we were not able to really purge right off the bat. Instead we put everything in clear recycling bags so she could see that we were not throwing things away and got all of the little stuff out of her room. Now we had some space to work. Our goal was to eliminate all of the pink in her room so I picked a nice sage green wall paint from Benjamin Moore.
We bought the most expensive gallon ( 40$ ) because 1 coat did the trick over her entire room. It was well worth the dough. One half of the room at a time, we moved the furniture out of the way and painted the walls. This took about 3 hours and then we all sat down for lunch. Next were the furniture and the shelves. My daughter has open wall shelves because it gives her easy access to her toys.
Children need easy access or they will forget about what they have and it will just collect dust. We added 4 more shelves because the stuffed animals needed homes off of the floor. We have 2 simple dressers and 1 plain white bed that, with a little bit of paint, has been able to grow with her. We moved the furniture around and began bringing the small stuff back in. This is when the fun began.
Bag after bag we sorted every Polly pocket doll, American Girl accessory, and piece of craft paper. We categorized them and put the contents into IKEA bins with big labels on the outside. This took the most of our time since we gave our daughter the opportunity to decide what stayed and what didn't. This gave her a sense of control over a situation that had otherwise destroyed her entire existence. In the end she had a more mature and streamlined room that she can keep clean. Here are some quick tips on doing the same for your precious tween:
1. Keep them involved - It is hard to see someone go through your private things and ask to throw them away. If your child feels like they are a part of this process it will go quicker and without a fight.
2. Paint is your best friend - sometimes a fresh coat of paint is all you need to transform a room. Pick a mature color that easily matches with everything (beige, light denim blue, etc) and let your tween decorate over it with things they like. We bought Max a big bulletin board so she could tack up photos of her friends and concert tickets.
3. Allow kids to be kids - Teens have a tough time. They aren't teenagers and they aren't little kids. They want certain independence but they still want to be babied once in a while. Their room should reflect this double standard. Help display their little kid toys in a mature fashion or help hide them away for when their friends come over.
4. As always, be creative - We cut up old t-shirts and made curtains out of them. I also painted some decals on the front of her drawers so they looked more grown up. Whatever your particular talent is, use it for the benefit of your little one.
Selasa, 11 Juli 2017
Women's Personal Safety Tip - What to Teach Your Kids & Teens to Keep Them Safe
As women, we are usually the "safety monitors" for our families and teaching kids and teens about safety is easier than you might think.
Here's the deal. Attackers are insecure, out of control (of their own life) people with low self-esteem looking for someone weaker to control. Pretty simple, eh? They can be either gender, any age and may attack verbally, mentally, emotionally or physically.
So all your child or teen needs to do is to repel the majority of attackers is portray themselves as confident and in control of their life. This is because the motive of every attacker is a power fix. Common sense tells them to pick someone weaker in order to control them. Note: this doesn't mean the victim selected is weak, just that he or she looks weak.
For example: You can be the captain of the football team and have a bazillion friends but if you're walking around distracted by a cell phone conversation, you look weak.
So here's what to teach your kids and teens:
ALWAYS trust your gut feelings; they are always right regardless of whether they make sense or not.
ALWAYS look around to notice your surroundings; prevention is 90% awareness.
ALWAYS have a plan; what to do if things go your way and what to do if they don't.
Moms, delete the words "no" and "don't" from your vocabulary if you want to teach your family effective safety skills; or anything else for that matter. Only say what to do if you want it to stick.
Your kids and teens are responsible for their own safety so let them know you trust them by saying two things when you part: "I love you" and "choose wisely."
Enjoy teaching your kids and teens about safety with strictly positive lingo. Remember, any time you use a negative when speaking to someone, you're instantly in opposition. Is that really what you want when communicating with your kids and teens about safety?
Here's the deal. Attackers are insecure, out of control (of their own life) people with low self-esteem looking for someone weaker to control. Pretty simple, eh? They can be either gender, any age and may attack verbally, mentally, emotionally or physically.
So all your child or teen needs to do is to repel the majority of attackers is portray themselves as confident and in control of their life. This is because the motive of every attacker is a power fix. Common sense tells them to pick someone weaker in order to control them. Note: this doesn't mean the victim selected is weak, just that he or she looks weak.
For example: You can be the captain of the football team and have a bazillion friends but if you're walking around distracted by a cell phone conversation, you look weak.
So here's what to teach your kids and teens:
ALWAYS trust your gut feelings; they are always right regardless of whether they make sense or not.
ALWAYS look around to notice your surroundings; prevention is 90% awareness.
ALWAYS have a plan; what to do if things go your way and what to do if they don't.
Moms, delete the words "no" and "don't" from your vocabulary if you want to teach your family effective safety skills; or anything else for that matter. Only say what to do if you want it to stick.
Your kids and teens are responsible for their own safety so let them know you trust them by saying two things when you part: "I love you" and "choose wisely."
Enjoy teaching your kids and teens about safety with strictly positive lingo. Remember, any time you use a negative when speaking to someone, you're instantly in opposition. Is that really what you want when communicating with your kids and teens about safety?
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