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Adrian Peterson (left) is on his way to his hearing
about the child abuse case.
The Adrian Peterson controversy: child abuse or discipline? by G. Richar
Posted: 13 November 2014
Adrian Peterson, star running-back for the Minnesota Vikings, can add child abuser to his long resumé. Peterson was accused of abusing his four-year-old son week two of the 2014 NFL season. Adrian Peterson was later removed from the NFL until the investigation on the child abuse allegations is complete. Peterson later stated the way he raises his son is how he was raised so its "in his nature" to discipline his son the way he did.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding this event with people telling Peterson essentially how to raise and discipline his child the way he does. Mike Ditka, who is a former NFL player/coach and stars on the hit pre/post game tv show "Sunday NFL Countdown," stated that, "Its his choice how he wants to raise his child." Rose Covington (10) was asked for her opinion on the Adrian Peterson child abuse case. Covington said "He has the right to discipline his kid but he took it way to far."
Covington was also asked how she thinks the child abuse case has effected Peterson's image as a football player. She stated, "He isnt really a fan favorite anymore." Covington also stated that "..this event shouldn't be used to publicize Adrian in a negative way, but it should be used to raise awareness for physical and child abuse."
One out of every five children in the USA have experienced some type of physical abuse from their parent(s). More than half of the children population in the USA have experianced neglect from their parents as well.
Sources: Sunday NFL countdown (espn), http://pediatrics.about.com/od/childabuse/a/05_abuse_stats.htm
Posted: 13 November 2014
Adrian Peterson, star running-back for the Minnesota Vikings, can add child abuser to his long resumé. Peterson was accused of abusing his four-year-old son week two of the 2014 NFL season. Adrian Peterson was later removed from the NFL until the investigation on the child abuse allegations is complete. Peterson later stated the way he raises his son is how he was raised so its "in his nature" to discipline his son the way he did.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding this event with people telling Peterson essentially how to raise and discipline his child the way he does. Mike Ditka, who is a former NFL player/coach and stars on the hit pre/post game tv show "Sunday NFL Countdown," stated that, "Its his choice how he wants to raise his child." Rose Covington (10) was asked for her opinion on the Adrian Peterson child abuse case. Covington said "He has the right to discipline his kid but he took it way to far."
Covington was also asked how she thinks the child abuse case has effected Peterson's image as a football player. She stated, "He isnt really a fan favorite anymore." Covington also stated that "..this event shouldn't be used to publicize Adrian in a negative way, but it should be used to raise awareness for physical and child abuse."
One out of every five children in the USA have experienced some type of physical abuse from their parent(s). More than half of the children population in the USA have experianced neglect from their parents as well.
Sources: Sunday NFL countdown (espn), http://pediatrics.about.com/od/childabuse/a/05_abuse_stats.htm
Death over design by S. Mobley
Posted: 13 November 2014
Death over design: Is it worth dying over shoes? Since the emergence of Air Jordans in 1985 incidents from robbery to murder has happened over the shoes. "Their just shoes", stated freshman Nick Carey. But not to James David Martin, who murdered Michael Eugene Thomas over his shoes in 1989.
Air Jordans have been subject to people camping out at malls, robberies, murders, and even some schools banning Air Jordans. At school, young Jordan customers are becoming targets of bullying. "People are jealous because they want Jordans", stated Daisha Blake (12).
Due to people's jealously, wearing Jordans can cost a person their life. Sports Illustrated wrote about this issue titled "Your Sneakers Or Your Life" when this first became an issue. Since 1985, there have been over 20 murders due to wearing Air Jordans.
However, Nike continues to keep making billions off these distinct shoes. The question is, Is it worth dying over shoes? When will it be a time where everyone can wear their shoes without worrying about getting robbed, getting bullied, or losing your life for these shoes. When will lives stop getting short over Air Jordan's. Lastly, when can people all come together and wear shoes proudly?
Posted: 13 November 2014
Death over design: Is it worth dying over shoes? Since the emergence of Air Jordans in 1985 incidents from robbery to murder has happened over the shoes. "Their just shoes", stated freshman Nick Carey. But not to James David Martin, who murdered Michael Eugene Thomas over his shoes in 1989.
Air Jordans have been subject to people camping out at malls, robberies, murders, and even some schools banning Air Jordans. At school, young Jordan customers are becoming targets of bullying. "People are jealous because they want Jordans", stated Daisha Blake (12).
Due to people's jealously, wearing Jordans can cost a person their life. Sports Illustrated wrote about this issue titled "Your Sneakers Or Your Life" when this first became an issue. Since 1985, there have been over 20 murders due to wearing Air Jordans.
However, Nike continues to keep making billions off these distinct shoes. The question is, Is it worth dying over shoes? When will it be a time where everyone can wear their shoes without worrying about getting robbed, getting bullied, or losing your life for these shoes. When will lives stop getting short over Air Jordan's. Lastly, when can people all come together and wear shoes proudly?
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