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96 percent of adolescents lie to their parents. In another study, 82 percent of high school and college students admitted to lying to their parents in the previous year

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It's the truth: Teenagers lie. In fact, research by Nancy Darling, an expert on teens and lying, shows that close to 96 percent of adolescents lie to their parents. In another study, 82 percent of high school and college students admitted to lying to their parents in the previous year. Either way, teen lying is more common than many adults might think.

In addition, parents aren't always good at recognizing when their teens are lying. And when they do discover a lie, they don't have effective strategies for how to deal with a lying teenager. Thus, they may respond with anger and punishment. As a result, they drive their kids farther away.

Hence, a more successful approach involves establishing a baseline of honest, open parent-teen communication.

Teens Lie More Than Any Other Age Group

A study called "From Junior to Senior Pinocchio" looked at lying behaviors in more than a thousand people ages six to 77. Consequently, the researchers found that peak dishonesty occurs in adolescence. Thus, we lie more often as teens, and also get away with it more. After young adulthood, however, we tend to lie less often. (Young children and seniors were the least likely to lie.)

So why do teenagers lie more than any other age group? In part, this may be due to changes in the brain. As the adolescent brain matures, emotional regulation and impulse control improve. Therefore, risk-taking behaviors decrease. And lying qualifies as a risk-taking behavior.

"Our research shows that young adults are, overall, the best liars," the researchers said. Their study found that 75 percent of adolescents lie, with an average of nearly three lies a day. But 60 percent of youth surveyed admitted to telling up to five lies daily. These numbers aren't as high as those in the studies cited above. However, they confirm that teen lying is to be expected.

Three Types of Teen Lying

Nancy Darling, PhD, professor and chair of the psychology department at Oberlin College, has researched teen lying for more than 20 years. Hence, she has studied some 10,000 young people between the ages of 10 and 24. And her team has done research in countries including the United States, Chile, the Philippines, Italy, Sweden, and Uganda.

Dr. Darling and her team have identified three basic types of teen lying:

Lying by avoidance: This strategy involves steering parents away from topics that teens don't want to talk about. Therefore, teens distract their parents from conversations that might force them to reveal information that they don't want to share.

Lying by omission: When teens lie by omission, they leave out key pieces of information that they know would be important to their parents. But leaving out unimportant information that parents wouldn't much care about doesn't qualify as a lie.

Lying by commission: This is the most basic form of lying: intentionally making statements or telling stories that are not true. Darling says that this type of lying is more rare than the others. However, outright lies have the most negative impact on parent-child relationships.

Reasons for Teen Lying

The Josephson Institute publishes a biannual report on the ethics of American youth. Thus, the Institute surveys 20,000 high school students on issues related to character, lying, and cheating. And the 2012 report found that the vast majority of the teens agreed that trust and honesty are essential in personal relationships.

So why do teenagers lie even though they value honesty? Here are some of the reasons:

To get out of trouble

In order to do something they're not allowed to or that is dangerous

Because they believe their parents' rules are unfair

They think what they want to do is harmless

As a way to protect others' feelings

Maintaining privacy

Most important-to establish their independence and autonomy.

What Teens Lie About

Teenagers who lie often do so because they are focused on forging their own identity. And this is a natural process during adolescence. Hence, teens crave the ability to make their own decisions and choices. But is important to understand not only why do teenagers lie, but also what they lie about, which could include:

The things they spend their money on

Who their friends are

Drinking or substance use

What activities they do

Whether a party is supervised or not

Having romantic relationships

If their homework is done.

Some of these lies may be trivial. But others can endanger a teenager's health and safety.

Teenage Compulsive Lying

Compulsive teen lying involves consistent, ongoing lies. Teens lie compulsively as a way to control what their parents know about their lives. In addition, they may develop a habit of lying as a way to cover up dangerous behavior, such as substance abuse or self-harm.

In addition, teens may compulsively lie in order to create a false image of who they are. (This type of lying occurs with peers rather than parents.) Or teens might lie frequently because they're afraid their parents would be disappointed or angry if they knew the truth. Therefore, they lie to hide poor grades, social anxiety, social isolation, or bullying.

Adolescent compulsive lying is not a mental health diagnosis. However, it can be a symptom of various teen mental health disorders.

Can Parents Tell When a Teen Is Lying?

There is no failsafe way to recognize when a teen isn't telling the truth or is omitting important facts. Sometimes there are no clear signs that a teen is lying, especially if they lie often enough to become convincing.

For example, in a study called "Other Kids Drink, But Not My Kid," researchers found that many of the teen participants drank alcohol. But only one-third of parents were aware that their teenager was drinking. Moreover, the parents knew or suspected that teenagers in general tend to drink. But they didn't believe that their own teenager was one of them.

However, research also shows that mothers in particular tend to be pretty good at recognizing when a teen is lying. But they also tend to be too suspicious. In another study by Dr. Darling, mothers accurately detected 71 percent of teen deception. However, 33 percent of the time when mothers believed adolescents were lying, teens said they were telling the truth. Darling concluded, "Overall, there was a large gap between mothers' beliefs about whether their kids were behaving in a trustworthy way and adolescents' self-reports of their trustworthy behavior."

The Link Between Teen Lying and Alcohol Abuse

Research has found that a tendency toward teen lying is linked to a higher risk of alcohol consumption. Hence, teenagers who lie to or mislead their parents about what they're doing outside the home are more likely to start drinking. Moreover, dishonesty promotes future alcohol use because parents don't know what's going on. Therefore, they can't help.

A longitudinal study in 2017 was the first to examine the relationship between teenage lies and alcohol use. Researchers surveyed more than 4,000 American seventh- and eighth-graders and their mothers. The teens responded confidentially to audio-recordings of questions about lying and alcohol use.

Furthermore, the researchers looked at levels of openness and trust in the child-parent relationships. Subsequently, adolescents who admitted to lying to adults were found to be more likely to drink alcohol regularly, as compared to those who reported being honest with their parents.

Trust and Teen Lying

In addition, the study cited above found that warm and trusting child-parent relationships could lower the tendency toward teen lying. As a result, the risk of teen alcohol abuse also decreased. Researchers concluded that adolescents tend to disclose more information to parents when they perceive them as loving and supportive. In addition, a teenager who has positive feelings about their family relationships tends to have a lower likelihood of both lying and drinking.

On the other hand, the study found that excessive monitoring by parents was not effective in preventing teen lying or teen alcohol use. That's because teens lie more when their parents are overly controlling.

Furthermore, Dr. Darling has reached similar conclusions about the type of parent-child relationships that discourage teen lying. In particular, her research finds that open communication and the freedom to openly disagree with parents result in more honest interactions.

"Good kids are trusted. The more they're trusted, the more they try to live up to that trust, and the more trustworthy they become." -Dr. Nancy Darling, PhD

How to Establish Honest Communication with a Teen

Here are some approaches that will help parents to head off teen lying, especially if they are having trouble understanding why do teenagers lie. The goal is to build open, honest communication.

Be available and interested.

Find ways to start conversations at times when a teen is relaxed, such as on a long drive or while working on a household chore together. Make sure they know that you're interested in whatever they want to share. (However, it's best to avoid helicopter parenting.)

Set clear rules, but also be warm and accepting.

Teens often lie because they believe that telling the truth will result in punishment, disapproval, anger, or a lecture. According to Darling, teens are the most honest with their parents when they're not afraid of being harshly and unjustly punished. However, teens also respond well to clear boundaries that are enforced with reasonable consequences.

Serve as a positive role model.

It's not just teens who lie: Adults tell one white lie per every five social interactions. However, kids who observe their parents telling white lies might conclude that it's better to avoid conflict than tell upsetting truths. Therefore, they can take on that behavior themselves.

Avoid trapping teens in a lie.

Pretending not to know about a lie and trying to get a teen to confess will backfire. Instead, teens may feel that their parents aren't being upfront with them, so why should they be honest either?

Don't label teens as liars.

Separate the behavior from the person. Teens take labels seriously, and tend to internalize them. If they see themselves as a liar, they will lie more often.

Dig deeper into a lie.

If parents don't understand why their teen lied, they need to find out. What was the teen hiding? Why did they feel the need to keep it secret? What were they afraid would happen if their parents found out? These questions may help parents learn more about what a teen is going through.

Finally, be prepared for real answers.

Sometimes teen lying is a misguided way to protect parents. Teens value their parents' opinions and want their approval. Therefore, they may lie rather than admit to something it will be hard for parents to hear. Hence, parents need to give teens the message that they are willing and able to participate in difficult conversations and deal with hard situations. As a result, teen lying will decrease and parent-teen relationships will thrive.

Photos by Newport Academy, Mark Buchanan, Matt Hardy, Phil Coffman, and Kevin Wolf from Unsplash.

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J Adolescence. 2017(57):99-107. J Adolescence. 33(2):285-296. J Youth and Adolescence. 2004 April, 33(2):101-112. Acta Psychologica, 2015 Sept:160: 58-68. J Marriage and Family:60 The Josephson Institute's 2012 Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth (2):356-373.

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It's the truth: Teenagers lie. In fact, research by Nancy Darling, an expert on teens and lying, shows that close to 96 percent of adolescents lie to their parents. In another study, 82 percent of high school and college students admitted to lying to their parents in the previous year.

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Key points

The teenage years are a time when young people want to be more independent. And while teenagers tell the truth most of the time, sometimes their need for independence can lead to changes in their behaviour, including lying. During the teenage years, it's important to keep the communication lines open so your teen feels able to come to you for help when they are in trouble. Understanding why teens lie and how to encourage them to be honest, and knowing how to respond if they do lie, can help you navigate this tricky time.

Why teens lie

While teenagers usually tell the truth¹, when they do lie, it's often to avoid disappointing their parents. For a teenager, not wanting to let their parents down can be a bigger motivation to lie than avoiding punishment. Some of the other reasons teens lie include:

to avoid getting in trouble

to avoid embarrassment about something they've done that could make them look foolish

to protect or defend their friends who might be in trouble

to cover up their emotions because expressing their feelings might make them look immature or uncool

to earn admiration from their peers by deceiving their parents

to make themselves look better by embellishing or exaggerating things

to assert their freedom and independence from the authority of their parents and teachers.

How to encourage your teen to be honest

Teenagers are more likely to lie when they believe their parents will not give them a fair hearing or respect their point of view. If you can nurture strong and trusting communication with your teen, they are more likely to come to you when they are in trouble rather than resorting to lying behaviour. Here are some ways you can encourage your teen to be honest:

Remain connected: When your teenager knows they can talk to you about how to explore doing more things in their own way, it can help them learn that they don't have to lie to solve problems, get what they need, or gain more independence. Read these tips on how to connect with your teenager so you can create the conditions that will help them feel comfortable to share with you.

Stay calm: When your teen tells you the truth, even if it is something you don't want to hear, try to remain calm, respectful and non-judgmental and see if you can work things out together. The truth, although painful, is better than a lie and should be treated that way.

Promote trust: If you can make the link between your teen being honest and you giving them greater independence and privacy, it can encourage your teen be honest. Let your teen be part of the process of setting rules for their behaviour and making decisions that affect them. If your teen is part of the process, they are more likely to get on board. Try and build trust by solving problems together and showing your teen that you value their input.

Model honesty: Your teen listens to what you say and watches what you do. So as much as possible, model honesty. Be truthful about your feelings, ideas, successes, and failures so your teen can see that it's okay to be open and honest about your experiences.

Be open to negotiation: If your teen feels like there is no point asking or negotiating with you, they may start to avoid communicating with you and resort to lying behaviour. If you can demonstrate a willingness to trust your teenager by giving them a bit more freedom, they are more likely to be honest with you.

Avoid angry interrogations: Getting angry and interrogating your child is unlikely to encourage your teen to be honest with you. Your teen is likely to become more secretive, defensive and stubborn if you interrogate them. Instead, try connecting with them. Let them have their say. You don't have to agree with their position, just try and hold back on what you think so the two of you can talk about the situation without it turning into a fight.

Don't shame: If your teen comes to you to tell you something they've done that they know you won't want to hear, avoid shaming them. If your teen is worried that you might shame them for telling you the truth, next time they may resort to lying to avoid your reaction.

Be fair: Fairness promotes honesty. Be clear, consistent and fair in setting family rules and consequences so your teen knows how they are expected to behave. You want your teen to know that they can tell you the truth and you won't use it against them.

Celebrate their honestly
When your teen tells the truth - even if it is hard to hear - tell them you appreciate their honesty. You could say something like, 'Thank you for being brave enough to tell me what you didn't want me to know and what I didn't want to hear.' If your teen knows they can tell you the truth and you will listen without shaming them, they are more likely to be honest with you.

How to respond when your teen lies to you

When teenagers lie, it's usually nothing to worry about. Most lies are harmless, so try not to make too much of them. Avoid labelling your teen a 'liar' and instead, focus on keeping things in perspective and staying connected with your teen. Don't take it personally but rather see it as normal behaviour in a teen that is more about your teen asserting their freedom than trying to hurt you. If you can focus on dealing with the reason why your teen felt they had to lie, your teen is more likely to feel more comfortable about being honest with you next time.

And if your teen often lies to you, it could take time to turn things around. You'll need to establish reasonable consequences for the lying behaviour while also keeping the lines of communication open. Don't give up and remember to celebrate the little wins along the way.

Lying about school

Sometimes teens lie about their homework or schoolwork because they simply don't feel like doing it on a particular day. However, if your teen has a habit of being untruthful about school, then you will need to dig deeper to find out what's going on. Such lies can sometimes be:

a response to an underlying learning difficulty that needs to be addressed

a sign your teen is giving up on school and needs support to help them reconnect at school

an indication they are having trouble socially and don't know how to deal with things

Whatever it is, if your teen is lying about school, talk to the school and be open about your concerns so you and the school can work together to help your child overcome any problems that might be leading them to lie. Sometimes it takes a little bit of time and persistence to find the right person to have this kind of conversation with at school, but it's important to keep trying.

Need help?

If you believe your teen is lying about something that could harm them, another person, or property, then it's important that you seek help. Please contact Beyond Blue ( 1300 22 4636), eheadspace, Lifeline ( 13 11 14) or KidsHelpline ( 1800 551 800).
References

Darling, Nancy, Patricio, Cumsille, Caldwell Linda L & Dowdy, Bonnie, Predictors of adolescents' disclosure to parents and perceived parental knowledge: between -and within-person differences (2006)

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Why art is important | Katerina Gregos | TEDxGhent

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Author Pearl S. Buck once said, “The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive.”

Can you relate to this?

The often highly sensitive nature of artists allows them to find beauty and joy in places that others may not.

But the trade-off is that they’re often more vulnerable to darkness and sorrow that goes undetected by the less creative or sensitive person.

This can leave them feeling shy, isolated, and prone to depression. Especially if they are in a community that does not embrace their sensitivity.

So What Is with the Highly Sensitive Nature of Artists?

The world of art is well-populated with highly sensitive people, also known as HSP.

Hollywood and literature have done much to advance the stereotype of the artist, writer, or composer working diligently away in isolation while riding a roller coaster of myriad emotions in the creative process.

There is certainly some truth to this.

Meanwhile, many folks imagine accomplished performers – high profile musicians, in particular – are immune to this. How could someone with so much stage presence possibly be prone to paralyzing shyness or sadness?

In reality, the vast majority of artists are or have been HSP. From Emily Dickinson locked away in her New England attic to Michael Jackson performing to a sold-out stadium audience of screaming and adoring fans.

The paradox lies in the fact that the creative personality contains layers of depth, complexity, and contradictions. And plenty of psychological studies to back this.

What You See Is Not Always What You Get

To meet the astounding cellist Yo-Yo Ma in person or to see him in an interview, you would think he’s a pretty happy guy.

And his friend Mark Salzman does consider him one of the most joyful people he knows. He’s quick to note though that Ma isn’t always cheerful. His highly sensitive nature causes him to experience negative emotions with the same intensity as positive.

“Yo‑Yo is so responsive to what is going on around him,” says Salzman. “If you put him in a room with people who are grieving, he will be as sad as anyone.”

This depth of emotion is certainly experienced by those who listen to him play. Salzman has noticed that many audience members at Ma’s concerts are left, as he says, “excited to the core.”

He adds, “You find yourself paying more attention to the person you’re with, more aware of the rain on the windshield on the ride home. You feel more grateful just to be alive.”

It Is Powerful Stuff

Performers may appear bold, brazen, and extroverted on the stage when they’re in “the zone” and able to tune out external stimuli that don’t relate to their performance.

Once off stage, however, they often require alone time to recharge and partake in solitary activities like reading, playing their instruments, and writing to “rebalance.”

It’s not just performers though. Most creative people need solitude and ample time to be with their art in order to maintain balance in their lives.

The Blessing and Curse of Being an HSP

Creative people have a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings. Their sensory experiences (i.e. the way they perceive sound, light, smell, etc.) are intensified.

They may pick up on the little things in the environment that others miss or see patterns where others see randomness. They also have a unique ability to find meaning and metaphor in the “small stuff” of everyday life.

Such intensity allows them to experience tremendous happiness and joy. But it also opens the door to pain and suffering.

Many feel that there is a disconnect between their inner selves and their outer worlds – and that creating is the only way to bridge the gap between the two.

It’s a way they connect the dots, as it were. In their case though, there are more dots and more opportunities and ways to connect them.

Highly Sensitive Nature of Artists Makes School Difficult

Operating as an HSP in mainstream society is trying.

This is especially true for artistic and creative kids in traditional and conventional middle schools and high schools.

They’re often branded as odd or strange because they have such a heightened sense of their environment and get easily overwhelmed by it.

Plus, high levels of sensitivity also correlate to spirituality, intuition, mystical experiences, and an unusual sympathy for the helpless (such as animals or victims of injustice).

It’s no wonder then that so many artistic kids in public schools have a  tough time getting excited about the pep rally after school or the football game on Friday night.

In arts academy middle and high schools, on the other hand, the HSP is the norm. There is respect and understanding that each of us processes sensory experiences in different ways. And the environment and curriculum reflect this.

Are You an HSP?

One of the first signs that you’re an HSP is the number of times people have accused you of being “too sensitive.” It’s a form of shaming that leaves sensitive people believing something is wrong with them for feeling so intensely.

Hence the more accurate term “Highly Sensitive.”

At any rate, you may be an HSP if you:

1. Are bothered/overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics or chaotic scenes.

2. Don’t like it when a lot is going on around you.

3. Startle easily.

4. Get rattled when you have too much to do in a short amount of time.

5. Have a nervous system that feels, at times, so frazzled that you just have to go away and be alone.

6. Don’t like change.

7. Find the need to withdraw from overstimulation.

8. Arrange your life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations.

9. Are annoyed by people attempting to get you to do too many things at once.

10. Become so nervous or shaky when being observed performing a task that you don’t do it well.

11. Avoid violent TV shows or movies.

12. Are affected – sometimes profoundly – by other people’s moods.

13. Can’t drink caffeine because it makes you jittery.

14. Find your concentration or mood are disrupted if you’re hungry,

15. Are more sensitive to pain.

16. Feel deeply moved by the arts or music.

17. Are highly aware of the subtleties of your environment.

18. Know how to make a physical environment comfortable and inviting.

Do any of these sound familiar to you? Don’t worry! You’re not as alone as you might think.

Find Your Highly Sensitive Tribe

The highly sensitive nature of artists may well have been a motivation in establishing arts academy middle schools and high schools.

These accepting and all-inclusive institutions give young creative people a chance to flourish and grow in their creativity while learning important academics to help them succeed in life.

So if you think an arts academy middle school/high school could be the quintessential place for you or your child to safely explore your/their full creative potential, then contact us today to take a tour of our school.

And prepare for possibility.

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Today's education system is deeply flawed. The education system's attempt to conform the way students think and control every aspect of their learning and life is causing more harm than good. Schools today are falling away from the true focus of education. Americans are replacing effective teaching with needless and tedious assignments, only to overwork students. Since when is staying up until one in the morning doing busy work more valuable than having free time to explore passions and learning life lessons through experience? Schools today are not preparing students to be lifelong learners and successful participants in the real world at an adequate level.

Schools kill creativity. Students are not given possibilities to explore their areas of interest deeply, as they are forced to follow an extremely structured course of education. Ideas that do not fit within assignment guidelines are shot down and disregarded. Many students cannot succeed in this rigid system that limits their curious natures and personal passions. In his TED talk "How Schools Kill Creativity", Ken Robinson talks about a girl who struggled in school. Her ability to focus and grades were not great. But she loved to dance. She learned best when she was moving, which schools restrict. Because of this, she transferred to a dance school where she became a successful and eventually professional dancer. If she had continued attending a regular school, she would not have been able to succeed to that extent later in life due to the boundaries school set around how students learn. These restrictions can prevent learning more than they inhibit it in many cases. They cause students to lose their natural creativity and conform to dull, meaningless standards. In this way, schools often prevent students from flourishing to their maximum potential.

The education system is too controlling over students. Schools prevent students from growing and learning at their own pace, as intended in nature. Students are forced to change their motives to attaining good grades over learning at their own speed for their own benefit and personal fulfillment. The pressure from schools to keep up and follow the rigid schedule that is loaded with an abundance of work leaves students scurrying to get things done. The repercussion is a short fall in quality. Students scratch out work in order to complete tasks at the lowest quality possible while still attaining a solid grade. The demand of the education system for students to excel in grades and scores so they will be accepted into highly regarded colleges causes students to do their work solely to achieve these high grades and scores, rather than with the honest intent to learn. In his essay "Education", Ralph Waldo Emerson speaks of how students need patience and freedom of opportunity and ideas to become educated. Students learn best with an illimitable soul, searching to grow in understanding and discover new things. Emerson writes, "Now the correction of this quack practice is to import into Education the wisdom of life. Leave this military hurry and adapt the pace of Nature. Her secret is patience." If these tactics were applied rather than the current system, students could follow their natural passions rather than doing work for the wrong reasons.

A by-product of today's education agenda is health problems in students. Extreme pressure, lack of sleep, and piles of work are causing kids to crack. No student can be successful if he or she is not healthy. To be healthy, family and friends, and extracurricular activities should be valued in addition to education, but schools are not allowing students time for these things. Students can learn just as much about themselves and the world from real life experiences versus structured courses in school. The film "Race to Nowhere" by Vicki Abeles talks about how one girl gets stomach aches from stress. She is also sleep deprived on account of large, unreasonable amounts of homework. Additionally, it tells of a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. It is thought her reason for killing herself was insurmountable pressure from school. Her math class was difficult for her and she was not getting the grades she desired. School should never play a factor in someone's death.

For these reasons, along with various others, the education system is functioning poorly. Students are not becoming life-long learners because their creativity and love of learning is stifled. They are not being prepared to be successful participants in the real world, because their drive is not towards becoming more knowledgeable, but towards attaining superficial titles or awards. The highly competitive environment of schools misguides students to want to have great grades rather than discovering the answers to their innate curiosities. The pressure to succeed in work-heavy, difficult classes can result in compromised health and high amounts of stress. This is not how education should be. Students should be guided to become the optimal, personalized version of themselves, not limited to being defined by grades and their struggle succeeding in a flawed education system.

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Myths of the starving artist aside, just how financially tenable is a career in the visual arts? This spring, the Creative Independent, Kickstarter’s platform for providing support for creatives, launched a survey asking artists about just that. Today, the platform released a report based on the responses—which came in from 1,016 visual artists—with results that vary widely.

“For visual artists today, the path to financial stability is neither straight nor predictable,” said Willa Köerner, creative content director at the Creative Independent in a statement. “When faced with the question of whether to seek out gallery representation, attempt to sell art on their own, or keep a day job while hustling to make art on the side, many emerging visual artists have no firm guide posts to look to on their journey.”

Twelve percent of respondents said that on a scale of one to 10, with 10 being the highest, they did not feel at all financially stable. By contrast, only three percent rated their financial stability at a nine or 10. The median response was a five, but respondents identifying as women—a full half of the group—rated themselves a full point lower on average, as did Asian, African American, or Hispanic respondents, who respectively represented 10, four, and eight percent of the total responses.

The Creative Independent’s financial stability survey asked artists how much time they spend in the studio. Image courtesy of the Creative Independent/Kickstarter.

Many of the respondents were relatively new to the art world, with only 10 percent having worked in the field for more than 20 years, as opposed to a full 37 percent who had started within the last five years. A full 75 percent are based in the US.

The median income for respondents was just $20,000 to $30,000, with 60 percent making less than $30,000. Although the median household income in the US is $58,000, according to the 2016 census, only 19 percent of artists make over $50,000 a year.

With all that in mind, how do artists make it work? Having multiple sources of income helps, with 61 percent engaging in freelance work, and 42 percent having other jobs—an equal number of respondents have none-art positions as have jobs related to their studio practice. (Most respondents treat art as a part-time job, with just 10 percent making art 40 hours a week or more.)

Only 12 percent of survey participants count gallery sales among their top three sources of income. (Perhaps unsurprisingly, 29 percent also rely in part on family support or inheritance.) Nearly half of artists surveyed attribute less than 10 percent of their income to their art practice, as opposed to just 17 percent who make 75 to 100 percent of their money off their art.

The Creative Independent’s financial stability survey asked artists about how much working with a gallery contributes to financial stability. Image courtesy of the Creative Independent/Kickstarter.

Of the 29 percent of respondents who had had gallery representation, the experience did not appear to necessarily help much with financial success. On a scale of one to 10, the median response to whether galleries can assure financial stability was a three. On whether they’d recommend gallery representation to other artists, the median was five.

Art school also doesn’t appear to be particularly helpful for working artists. A full 63 percent of respondents had art degrees, but they only rated the experience a five in terms of how much it can contribute to an artist’s financial stability. Trial and error and learning by example are the most cited ways respondents felt they had learned how to achieve financial success in the art world, at 74 and 67 percent.

Reading about art-world news, on the other hand, appears to be a worthwhile use of artists’ time. More than a quarter of respondents spend more than eight hours a week reading about art in the news or on social media, with only one percent not consuming art news on a weekly basis.

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It is both physically and mentally strenuous

Whenever I get asked whether I play sport, my first response is "yes, I dance". This has had its fair share of strange looks, as everyone says "that doesn't count, you're not competing for anything and it's not even as physically difficult as any other sport".

Okay, if you say so, dance isn't a sport then, it's a whole lifestyle choice that uses all your mental and physical strength. But we love it anyway!

The mental expectations are exhausting

Haven't you ever seen Black Swan? Not only do we have to pour our emotions out on stage to make the audience believe in what we are dancing, but the emotional strain of the whole industry is incredible.

The need to be a particular size and shape while staying fit and healthy, all while you're working in one of the most competitive environments - that's both mentally and physically draining!

You always have to focus on keeping time

Very few other sports require you to exert a load of energy, while also looking pretty and keeping exactly in time to music and to the other dancers around you. This requires practice and a whole lot of focus which is both mentally and physically exhausting.

Our flexibility is slightly insane

I guess you probably already know this one, but this is another thing dancers have to focus on during our daily (or more frequent) workout.

Our injuries are probably worse than yours

Did you bruise your foot and now you're not going to play for six weeks? You poor thing. Try training at a top class dance school and you might change your mind!

"You may have 10 broken toes and a dislocated knee but if you don't dance in that show, you don't get paid! So get your tutu on and go."

Dance isn't a sport, it's a lifestyle

There is a constant expectation to look and behave in a certain way and this includes what you eat, drink and do with your spare time. We have to create a healthy diet to stay on top of our game, but one which also gives us enough energy to keep dancing. Even the time of day for eating has to be controlled!

We can plank for longer than you

When you see those ballerinas pirouetting round and round and round, it doesn't just happen like that! For a start, they probably have a load of bandaged toes underneath their beautiful pointe shoes. Secondly, their core strength will be incredible.

A workout for dancers is a lot more intense than the pretty, graceful dancer on stage makes it look, and good core is key to this. Without it, we have no hope of maintaining balance and position. So I challenge you to a plank-off; may the best athlete win!

Exams are harder than you think

Not only do we have the pressure of shows and competitions, but now I'm going to throw another one at you: exams. From experience, these are even more stressful than your driving test or any music exam you can do. Not only are you expected to remember a whole scheme of work, but you also have to dance it beautifully. Did I mention we also get marked on performance?

Then you have to dance a whole new piece that the examiner will shout at you (most likely in French) and you might even be expected to improvise at one point. All this is in front of a scary Russian examiner staring you down constantly! Not fun.

You have to have incredible stamina

In a show lasting two and a half hours, one dancer may be on the stage for up to two hours, exerting huge amounts of energy while still looking graceful and pretty. In fact, for a dancer to effectively dance a three to four minute piece, they need the same level of stamina as an Olympic runner! That's pretty insane.

You have to dance as part of a team and alone

Most sports are either individual, like some types of athletics or team sports like football. In dance, you have to have the skills to do both. This is important for both competing and performing, where you may be doing a solo and so you will be completely reliant on your own performance.

Or you may be in a duet, trio or group dance! In that case, everybody needs to know exactly what they're doing and when, otherwise it could throw the whole group off. That's a lot of pressure to deal with, especially on a stage in front of a room full of people.

And even through all that, we still love it more than anything!

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It is both physically and mentally strenuous Whenever I get asked whether I play sport, my first response is "yes, I dance". This has had its fair share of strange looks, as everyone says "that doesn't count, you're not competing for anything and it's not even as physically difficult as any other sport".

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Education is the very key to success. While less developed countries are struggling to deliver education to all of their people, developed countries still have a problem - a flaw in the system itself.

What's this flaw, you may ask? Have you ever asked yourself "Why am I learning Hamlet when I want to become a scientist?" or "Why am I taking algebra and do all of these complicated math problems when I want to become an artist?"

Well, most would answer that it is to meet the requirement for graduation. This is the reason why the education system is flawed: students are forced to learn things that are not in any way helpful in their future career. The current education system is unable to bring out the fullest potential in the student. School is basically wasting student time and efforts with all these unnecessary classes, when that time could go to strengthening their strongest points. Schools aren't made to waste people's time, they were created to teach students what is essential to their lives and how to be successful.

So, my suggestion would be to rework the education system. To allow you to choose whatever classes you want and still pass for graduation; to customize your class selection. I know that there are students who have a hard time deciding what their future career is going to be. We can make a recommendation based on these students' interests, their likes and dislikes. Each individual is different, so there must be something that they like. It will take some time for these students to find out what their future career is, but that's ok. Finding your own purpose in life is no easy task, it can make a sudden turn or there's a big obstacle that suddenly pop up. What matters is for them to keep on moving forward, so it's also a good idea to help and encourage these students to do so.

As for the students who have already found their future careers, make it so that they can have access to more advanced education of the particular career early. Some may find that their supposed future career is not what they really want, maybe because they just want to try it or it's because of the pressure of everyone expecting them to be in that career. For whatever reason, the education system should also make a smooth and easy transition for students who want to switch careers.

It will surely take time to makes these changes, but taking steps one by one will help our future generation to realize the potential that they have at an early age. It's also very costly to implement these changes, but the benefit will surely outweigh the cost. Education will lead you to success and humanity to its best, but it has to be done right in order to do so, and we can't stop improving it.

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Education is the very key to success. While less developed countries are struggling to deliver education to all of their people, developed countries still have a problem - a flaw in the system itself. What's this flaw, you may ask? Have you ever asked yourself "Why am I learning Hamlet when I want to become a scientist?"

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Celebrities are people we instantly admire. Whether they're a singer, an actor, both, or they've just made a name for themselves, their hard work is something to admire. However, a lot of the time we think they were born into rich families, and everything just worked for them along the way. That's definitely not true at all.

Celebrities work hard, and most of the time it's because they came from nothing. Not all of them were born into fame and money, like Paris Hilton. A lot of celebrities had to sleep in their car while going for auditions, and now they're some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.

From rags to riches, these 11 celebrities had it rough but made it work. And now they're probably worth millions!

Chrissy Metz

Chrissy Metz is one of the stars of This Is Us, and we cannot picture the show without her. However, she revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that when she went to the audition, she only had 81 cents in her bank account and she didn't know if she even had enough gas to get there. Luckily, she got the call that she landed the role of Kate while in the parking structure, and her life changed from there!

Halle Berry

Halle Berry was so fixated on being a successful actress, but she ultimately struggle to book roles and that left her without money. She had to seek help and live in a homeless shelter for a while, and asked her mom for financial help but she refused. She now has an Academy Award under her belt, but she definitely worked hard for that.

J.K. Rowling

A lot of people know about J.K. Rowling's struggles before her found fame for writing Harry Potter. She has said before that times were so rough, that she even contemplated suicide. While writing Harry Potter she was jobless, a single parent, but she was grateful that she wasn't homeless. J.K. Rowling was rejected by so many publishers, but she finally got the green light and the series has sold over 450 million copies worldwide. Her net worth now is estimated at $1 billion.

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt is a well known name now, but before he was famous and auditioning, he was actually homeless and living out of his van in Hawaii. He lived in his van until he booked Cursed: Part III in 2000 and his life was never the same!

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah may be one of the most successful women in the world, however, she went through a lot before she was famous. Her mother was a teenager, and Oprah lived with her grandma while her mom tried to make ends meet. She was raped at the age of 9 by a relative, and she also once ran up to Aretha Franklin and told her she had been abandoned. Aretha Franklin gave her $100 for a hotel. Oprah was the first ever black woman to become a billionaire.

Jim Carrey

Before Jim Carrey was a super successful actor, he was a teenager whose dad struggled with unemployment, and that ultimately led them to living in a single VW camper. Jim Carrey worked as a janitor, construction worker, and in a picture frame factory just to pay the bills. He believes in the law of attraction, which led him to drive down the streets of Hollywood and picture himself on a billboard. He then booked Dumb and Dumber, which was his big break.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is one of the most successful women in the business, but as a teen her and her mom did not get along. She chose dancing over college, and her mom was furious, ultimately leaving J.Lo homeless at 18 years old. She spent a lot of nights sleeping on the couch of her dance studio, but it all worked out for her because she soon after booked a huge gig, and the rest is history!

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber's career started by posting videos on YouTube, but before then, he was living in a rat infested house, usually went hungry, and he had to sleep on a pull-out couch because he didn't have his own bedroom. Once he was discovered by Usher, his world changed, and his one of the most known male singers in the world.

Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester played a rich, know-it-all, prissy teenager in Gossip Girl, however her upbringing was not like that at all. She was born in jail because her mother and father was serving time for smuggling drugs into the US. She credits both of her parents for giving her a normal upbringing otherwise.

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg wasn't always so put together. He dropped out of school at 14 and decided to join the gang life. He spent 50 days in jail for assaulting two men, but after that he decided to turn his life around. Soon after that he got a record deal, and that's where Marky Mark was born.

Mariah Carey

Before she was a so-called diva, Mariah Carey actually grew up in one of the poorest parts of Long Island. She's confessed to having no toys, and having to play in the yard entertaining herself. After moving to NYC, she worked a ton of jobs but not long after that she was discovered at a party. She's now worth almost $500 million.

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Decades ago, the American formal education system was designed to meet the changing needs of the industrial revolution. What was once a time of growth has changed over the years and, with the current economic climate, that system is no longer able to meet modern needs. But what are the biggest failures of the American public education system, and how can they be remedied?

In this article, we'll explore fifteen of the biggest failures affecting the American public education system today. We'll also explore five of the biggest emerging trends in American education.
The Top 15 Failures in American Public Education
Policymakers are constantly fighting to make changes to the American public education system, and not all of them are beneficial. Over the years, there has been a great deal of back-and-forth that has left the public education system in shambles. Some of these problems are easy to identify and have been long-standing issues while others are new, brought about by advances in technology, changes in policy, and general change that happens with time.

Every story has two sides, and for every policy or program put into place, there are going to be proponents and critics. Below you'll find an overview of some of the biggest issues facing the American public system as well as arguments from people on both sides of the issue.

This video examines the question of why public education is failing parents and students.

Here are the top 15 failures affecting the American public education system:
1. Deficits in government funding for schools.
Funding is always an issue for schools and is, in fact, one of the biggest issues facing the American public education system today. For more than 90% of K-12 schools, funding comes from state and local governments, largely generated by sales and income taxes. Research shows, however, that funding has not increased with need - many states are still issuing funding that is lower than it was before the Great Recession. Lower funding means fewer teachers, fewer programs, and diminished resources.
2. Decline in school safety.
There has been a string of high-profile mass shootings in American schools, resulting not only in dozens of deaths but many debates about school safety. In one poll, over 50% of teenagers said they were worried about the possibility of gun violence in school. Teachers all across the country are faced with the problem of figuring out how to prevent attacks and protect the lives of students and personnel. Some suggest special straining for teachers and concealed weapons might make schools safer while critics argue that more guns in schools could lead to more accidents and injuries.
3. Challenges with technology in education.
Today's students have grown up using technology and have come to expect it in the classroom, but there are arguments about how large a role technology should play in education. Supporters suggest that technology creates the potential for more active student engagement and provides instant access to up-to-date resources while critics say it could be a distraction. While technology in the classroom certainly has its benefits, certain aspects of technology are challenging. For example, smartphones and easy access to technology have made it easier for students to cheat and can negatively impact learning.

This video discusses the worsening school funding crisis.
4. Controversy over charter schools and voucher programs.
Another hot topic in education today is school choice. Charter schools and school vouchers allow parents to choose options other than traditional public schools for their children. Charter schools are funded by a combination of private and public funds and operate outside the public school system. School vouchers allow parents to use public funds to send their child to a school of choice, including private schools. Critics of these schools suggest that charter schools and voucher programs siphon funds away from public schools that are already struggling financially.
5. Problems with the common core curriculum.
The Common Core State Standards were developed to specify exactly what students should know before graduating high school. It was developed in 2009 to promote educational equity across the country, holding all students to the same standardized testing requirements. Some see the problem as a federal intrusion into the state control of education and others say that it doesn't allow for teacher innovation and flexibility with the learning process. Most states adopted the standards when they were introduced but more than a dozen have since repealed or revised them.
6. Decreased teacher salaries.
Teacher salaries are by no means impressive and, in most states, they have decreased steadily over the past few years. In fact, research shows that the average salary for public elementary and secondary school teachers dropped by nearly 5% between the 2009/10 school year and now. States like Oklahoma and Colorado experienced a 17% and 16% decrease - these states also saw massive teacher walkouts in 2018. There are, of course, some states where teacher salaries increased, and some teachers received a growth in benefits that may or may not be enough to balance out wages that are low overall.
7. Emphasis on standardized testing.
Along with Common Core, there has been an increased focus on standardized testing, especially during the No Child Left Behind years. Schools and teachers are judged based on student test scores which, many argue, is not a fair or accurate measure of efficacy. Many critics argue that standardized testing is one of the biggest problems in American education, suggesting that the pressure to produce high test scores leads to a teach-to-the-test approach and reduced focus on non-tested subjects like art.
8. Arguments about teacher tenure.
Tenure is designed to protect teachers from being fired for personal or political reasons - the school district must demonstrate just cause. In many states, tenure is granted to public school teachers who have consistently received satisfactory evaluations, though some states don't award it at all. Supporters suggest that tenured teachers can advocate for students without having fears of reprisal while critics say that it makes it harder for school districts to dismiss ineffectual teachers. Some also suggest that tenure may encourage complacency, allowing teachers to put forth the minimal effort.
9. Bullying in schools.
Violence in schools is a rising issue and bullying is a key contributor. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 20% of students in grades 6 through 12 have been bullied either in school or on their way to/from school. This figure is actually down from 32% in 2007 but is still much too high. The challenge with these statistics is that many students who are bullied do NOT report it. Bullied students experience a wide range of physical, behavioral, and emotional problems that can impact not only their education but also their lives.
10. Growing problems with student poverty.
According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 50% of the public-school population in the United States was made up of low-income students. This is a significant increase from 38% in 2001. This is a nationwide problem with 40% of public-school students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunches in 40 states. In 18 of those states, student poverty rates were over 50%. Studies have shown that low-income students tend to perform lower than affluent students and family income shows a strong correlation with student achievement measured by standardized tests.
11. Schools are overcrowded.
In the 2011/12 school year, the average class size in American public schools was about 21 students in elementary school and almost 27 students in secondary school. Anecdotal reports, however, suggest that classrooms today have closer to 30, and in some cases, 40 students. Teachers and other proponents of smaller class sizes suggest that class size influences the quality of instruction with smaller class sizes have improved student outcomes. Critics say that the cost of limiting class sizes is a limiting factor and that it may not be worth it. In Florida, class sizes were capped in 2002 but a 2010 study showed no significant impact on test scores for students in grades 4 through 8.
12. Student mental health challenges.
Mental health is a growing concern in the United States and one that even affects school students. A 2018 study showed that nearly two-thirds of college students experienced overwhelming anxiety and anxiety has been reported in younger students as well. Even schools that are trying to make a difference face challenges. For example, the recommended ratio of students to counselors is one counselor for every 1,000 to 1,500 students but the U.S. college campus average is 1,737 to 1. Awareness of mental health issues is increasing, but there is still a stigma that prevents many students from seeking care.
13. Parents are not involved enough.
Teachers in public schools can only do so much to support their students. When the students go home for the day, the state of their home life can impact their development both personally and academically. In cases where parents lack higher education, they may not be able to provide the assistance students need to learn and to complete homework. Students in low-income families face additional challenges at home, though even middle- and upper-class families aren't off the hook. In many families, parents are too career-focused and have little time to spend supporting their child's education.
14. Too many schools are being closed.
Schools all over the country are closing their doors in numbers that are quite alarming. This only leads to an increase in issues with large class sizes and poor access to resources. It is easy for parents, teachers, and communities that are affected by closures to feel targeted even when school board members provide unbiased data. In some cases, closures cannot be prevented but they can be delayed and communities should consider other solutions or alternative uses for the school such as a community center or adult education center.
15. Lack of teacher innovation and outdated teaching methods.
The teaching methods used decades ago simply do not work for the modern student. One of the biggest things holding back the American public education system is a lack of teacher innovation, partially created by the enforcement of standardized testing and the Common Core curriculum. Unfortunately, the problem really needs to be addressed at the federal level with changes to policies that will result in a change within the public education system. America needs teachers who are better trained to meet the needs of their students and who are willing to speak up and facilitate change. Teachers are on the front lines and, without them speaking up, change is not possible.

Problems abound in the American education system, but growth and change are possible. Keep reading to learn about the top emerging trends in the nation's public education.
The Top 5 Emerging Trends in Education
Though the American public education system certainly has its issues, it is by no means a lost cause. The only thing anyone can do is change with the times and there are a number of emerging trends in education that could be a step toward resolving some of the issues above.

Here is an overview of the top 5 emerging trends in American education:

1. Increase in maker learning initiatives.

2. Moving away from a letter grade system.

3. Changing classroom approaches like flipped learning.

4. The institution of micro-credentials.

5. Growing concern for social and emotional development.

Now, let's take a quick look at each of these trends.
1. Increase in maker learning initiatives.
In many schools, teaching is the focus when education should really be focused on student learning. Maker education allows students to follow their own interests and to test their own solutions for problems in a do-it-yourself approach to education. Students learn in collaborative spaces where they identify problems, create inventions, make prototypes, and keep working until they have the final result that works. There is little hard evidence on the trend as of yet, but it is growing quickly.
2. Moving away from a letter grade system.
Student assessment is necessary to test the efficacy of teaching strategies and curriculum - it is also a good way to measure individual student growth and success. For many years, letter grades have been the primary method of student assessment but that is changing. Leaders in education currently feel that the traditional letter grade model is not a sufficient measure of the skills most highly valued in the modern workforce - skills like creativity and problem-solving.

In 2017, the Mastery Transcript Consortium was formed and includes over 150 private high schools. These schools have adopted a digital system that provides qualitative descriptions of student learning and samples of work instead of the grade-based transcript system. Public schools are quickly adopting the trend as well in a nationwide shift toward mastery-based or competency-based learning.
3. Changing classroom approaches like flipped learning.
The traditional model of teaching places the teacher in front of the class giving a lecture, followed by students working at home on assignments to enhance their understanding of the subject. Flipped learning involves students watching videos or relevant coursework prior to class, and using class time to expand on the material through group discussions or collaborative projects. Flipped learning allows students to control their learning pace and encourages students to learn from each other, exploring subjects more deeply than they otherwise might.
4. The institution of micro-credentials.
This trend in higher education is a departure from traditional college degrees that require years of study over a multi-year span. Micro-credentials, rather, are also known as digital badges or nano degrees that demonstrate knowledge or skill in a given area and are earned through short, targeted educational offerings. About 20% of higher education institutions offer some kind of alternative credentialing system, often partnering with third-party learning providers.
5. Growing concern for social and emotional development.
Traditional education is focused on academics but there is a movement toward nurturing the whole study called social-emotional learning (SEL). This movement is based on the growing consensus that schools have a responsibility to protect and develop students' social and emotional development in addition to their cognitive skills. SEL focuses on helping students manage their emotions, show empathy, set goals, identify their strengths and make responsible decisions. Research on SEL shows a reduction in anti-social behavior and an improvement in academic achievement and long-term health.

The United States is a giant country with a huge population, making it difficult to standardize education or make improvements across the board. Though there are many problems with the American public education system, there are also many people (including legislators) who are dedicated to making positive changes that could benefit the future students of this country.

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Barbara Palvin, a plus size model for Victoria's Secret, is the first angel model to have this title for the brand. This, however, had sparked outrage in the past because she does not appear to be a plus-size model.

The twenty years old, Barbara Palvin has been dating Dylan Sprouse for more than three years. She has become a prominent face on the fashion ramps and has walked twice in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which earned her a label of Angel and Plus-Size model.

But is Barbara Palvin a Plus-Size Model?

Exotic Model Barbara Palvin is 1.75m in height, and yes, she is not plus-sized in terms of physical size, but she is considered plus-size in height. As per news sources, Barbara already weighs roughly 121 pounds and fits into a size 2 or 4, which is not comparable to the measurements of plus size models but instead to a regular person.

Early Life

Barbara Palvin is a native Hungarian. She was born on October 8th, 1993, in Budapest, Hungary. She studied in Ferenc Erkel Primary School and Gymnasium before transferring to Sznny's Pál Merse Gymnasium. For the first time, she decided to work for the ICON Model Agency.

Barbara used to like singing and playing football as a child; these were her favorite activities at the time. She was first discovered at the age of 13 in Budapest while casually walking with her mother in 2006. Barbara Palvin's life has been on an upward trajectory ever since.

Professional Life of Barbara Palvin

Barbara Palvin began her modeling career while she was just a teenager. In 2006, she made her editorial debut for Spur Magazine, after which she was able to keep a regular flow of appointments.

This IMG model, Palvin, has been featured in foreign editions of Vogue, appeared in Giorgio Armani ad campaigns, and walked the catwalk for Prada.

Palvin is no stranger to her high-end fashion career, yet she still looks ecstatic to have received the title of being the Victoria's Secret Angel. She was always a hardworking lady who climbed to her level by doing exactly what she desired.

Palvin has featured in the Prada runway, which happened in Milan, and the Nina Ricci runway in Paris when she was barely 17 years old. And her career soon began to flourish after it.

Barbara walked the runway in one of the Victoria's Secret Runway Show when she came to fame two years later. Palvin was ranked #17 on Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid models in 2016.

Recognition

Palvin also attended Victoria's Secret's yearly fashion show in November 2012, after which she became even more famous. She made an appearance with several of the artists at the event. Justin Bieber was one of them.

She was immediately associated with Beiber because of it. After then, several reports blamed Barbara Palvin for Justin and Selena's breakup, which was, of course, only gossip.

Palvin also starred as the mythical queen Antimache in the 2014 film Hercules, for which she received widespread acclaim. She was ranked 4th on the Maxim Hot 100 in 2016.

Palvin is the second most popular model on Tumblr, according to the social media site's 2017 list of most popular models. She also attended the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the second time.

Barbara Palvin and her lover, Dylan Sprouse, were featured on the cover page of Dutch magazine Numéro in October 2020. She was a photoshoot for Lancaster Paris' new collection in 2021 and then was shot for Victoria's Secret's Valentine's Day collection the following year.

Her Battle Against Body Shaming

Barbara Palvin became the first Hungarian Victoria's Secret Angel the following year. The media has interpreted Palvin's curves and non-standard runway measurements as the label's approach towards "body positivity."

Palvin, for one, has been vocal about her issue with body positivity and has spoken frankly about being fat-shamed, according to Elle Magazine. She once wrote on her Instagram, "For years, I didn't believe I would walk another VS runway."

The caption continued, "But once I finally accepted myself and my body, I felt comfortable in my own skin; the magic happened and everything fell right into place."

She credited her achievement to finally accepting her physique when she was selected for the VS runway in 2018. Now, she has been highlighting important issues regarding body positivity and got applauded by the people.

Her Wish Was Granted

Regardless of the fact that Barbara Palvin dislikes public displays of affection and prefers to remain an independent woman, she has found the love of her life. No one guessed that she had been lowkey about her love life.

They initially became rumored to be dating in 2018 after spending time together in her native city, Budapest. Then in 2019, the rumored couple came into the spotlight after the revelation of their relationship during an interview with W magazine.

Palvin got in contact with Dylan Sprouse when he followed her on her official Instagram account. Palvin said that Dylan sent her a DM, according to W magazine. She took a long time to respond, but when she did, they began the conversation.

What's an example? Dylan and Barbara have been together for three years and are ideal partners to one another. Their wildly distinct love languages. Palvin revealed her relationship to Vogue Australia in November 2018, saying, "It's not normal for me to have a boyfriend. I was single for six years."

The duo has revealed to the E! News that they are now moving to Los Angeles. They were living together in New York City for more than two or three years. Recently, Dylan Sprouse was seen celebrating his love Barbara Pavin's birthday last month, and the two appeared to be having a good time.

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By Renee Nat

By now, it's common knowledge even amongst lovers of fast fashion that there is a dark side of the fashion industry - namely, it's well known that most fashion is produced by workers toiling away in near slave-like conditions in developing countries around the globe. But what may come as a surprise to many is that this dark side exists not only for the poorer people involved in the fashion industry, but for some that may be envied for their positions in it.

A Short Case Study

Like most students of fashion design, Sarah knew an unpaid internship was the only real stepping-stone to finding a job in the industry. With a Master's degree and previous intern experience on her CV, she found a perfect opportunity with a small, but well-known designer. She happily worked the long hours and paid for her commute out of her own pocket, hoping for the internship to lead to paid work. "I met lots of new people, it was fun. I worked my butt off to be indispensable to everyone, that's just part of my nature."

Sarah's efforts paid off and she was ultimately offered a small salary. She kept up her work ethic, but her bank account remained empty. Her employer assured her she'd be paid soon. In the meantime, Sarah was putting all her expenses on to a loan. "At the time I didn't think I had a choice. I thought to myself, there's nothing else out there and I should stick this out until I get paid."

It would take several months before she saw any cash and even then, it was only a portion of what she owed. As time passed, her paycheques remained elusive and her employer kept trying to dismiss the issue. "I realise now I was being used deliberately. She (the employer) was very nice to me, but was taking advantage of my work. I wasn't an intern anymore, just an unpaid worker." Sarah sought out information about her rights and ultimately, was able to find work elsewhere. The experience however, left her financially and emotionally dejected. This, sadly, is not an unusual story in the fashion industry.

Loads of Work, No Pay

Whether you're an intern, designer, model or photographer, stories of unpaid or poorly paid work in fashion are a common tale. For entry level positions with a top fashion house or media conglomerate, it's often pretty much understood that work will not be for pay, but for the 'honour' of being able to have a prestigious name on your CV. However, the expectation that the 'honour' of working with a household fashion name will be for free drags on even after months - and sometimes years - of working for some fashion enterprises. And goes all the way through the top levels, too.

To give another example, one Editor-in-Chief of a small magazine I know of was asked by a major British fashion house to design a publicity campaign for television, which would involve both the designer and the magazine. After working hard on two pitches, the editor travelled to London at her own expense twice to present her ideas to the designer, who was delighted and accepted one of them, under the assumption that the editor do all the work, which included making a short film-for free. 'I was told that attaching myself to her brand would be payment enough,' she claimed. Needless to say, the project was never realised. Another writer worked 12 hours a day for an old, iconic French maison, rushing to write their client magazine in English. When she presented her invoice, they told her it would be better if she would kindly accept her payment-in shoes.

Whilst it's no surprise that well-remunerated jobs are hard to come by in small publications or struggling fashion houses (such as most eco-friendly ones), there is no excuse for big multinationals refuse to pay workers fairly, or at all. Even allegedly 'ethical' brands like Vivienne Westwood refuse to pay a single penny to interns, despite the fact that most ambitious young workers are living in the headquarter cities of these brands, usually in the world's most expensive capitals. Somehow, they're expected to get by on the bare minimum, while the companies they work for continue to grow and rake in big revenues.

Models work long hours, for very little pay, if any at all.

As the global economy is still reeling in the wake of the recession, luxury goods companies are thriving, though their bottom-of-the-ladder employees may not be so lucky. And yet there is no shortage of people willing to take on unpaid fashion work. Speaking about fashion journalism, writer Argot Murelius says: "The competition is such that it's a buyer's market out there. There are always other writers who will work for less, and hence the bar is not raised, but constantly lowered."

It certainly doesn't help that many publications are turning to high-profile 'talent' to help draw-in readers. "I certainly think it's unfair that unknown talent doesn't get paid properly and that big names do. For instance, Vanity Fair claims that Pippa Middleton is a 'correspondent' or some such thing... that's a load of poppycock," says Murelius. Fashion media and the design industry are two different beasts, and yet they're both suffering from a similar disease: the inequitable distribution of wealth. It's the classic story of inequality that you've heard time and time again: the 1 per cent keeps getting richer while the 99 percent struggles to get by, but in fashion, the 99 percent is a well-dressed, competitive bunch who are willing to do whatever it takes to work in this 'glamorous' world.

That 'whatever it takes' can also involve putting up with abuse. One editor at a big Hearst publication recalls how in the '90s, when she was just starting out, one of her fellow interns was screamed at for having 'frizzy' hair, and was told to 'take care of it' several times. Unsure what to do with her cursed mane, the girl put it back in a (rather frizzy) ponytail for work. Her boss, enraged at this 'unfashionable' look, raged over to her desk with a pair of scissors and, to the horror of everyone around her, cut the whole ponytail off. No one said a word.

That's seems pretty extreme, but things can be even worse.

Sex, Drugs and the Fashion World

Popular fashion photographer Terry Richardson made headlines after he ran out of the top Parisian club Le Montana when model Rie Rasmussen accused him of sexually exploiting, and even assaulting, young models: "He takes girls who are young, manipulates them to take their clothes off and takes pictures of them they will be ashamed of. They are too afraid to say no because their agency booked them on the job and are too young to stand up for themselves . . . I don't understand how anyone works with him," she said to the New York Post. Unfortunately, sexual predation is nothing uncommon in an industry where it's said 'it's not who you know, it's who you blow' (a quote by the rather sleazy Richardson himself, incidentally). And it can get shockingly ugly.

Top model Karen Mulder, for example, claims that execs at Elite Models raped her and prostituted her out to some of France's most elite business men and politicians. In fact, she says that Elite used her and other top models "as sex slaves" in a ring that extended through the top echelons of French society - and what she said in an interview with France 2 was so potentially libelous against the establishment that the channel not only never aired the segment with her, but even destroyed the master tape. Nevertheless, Mulder repeated most of her accusations in other interviews, adding that Elite encouraged her to use cocaine and heroin. "All these people who betrayed me I used to love very much," she told the Daily Mail. "Then I realized how big the conspiracy was. It brought in the government and police, who both used Elite girls. People have tried to kidnap and poison me."

Indeed, drugs are another dark side of the fashion industry. The pressure to look good and work all hours of the day and night in an industry based on beauty and social interaction means that many start smoking to lose weight, snort cocaine or take MDMA to stay awake, or Valium, Xanax or alcohol to calm down. "Everyone who works in fashion knows that if the choice for a position is between a shy, chubby candidate with great talent and qualifications or a slim, stylish one with loads of charm but an empty head, the latter will always win out," says fashion intern Anais Holden.

But even so, despite all the potential dangers, pressure, unpaid work and long hours, 'average' people will tolerate all of these obstacles in their struggle to get ahead in fashion and possibly become famous in one of the world's most elite industries. Much to their dismay, however, they will often find the most coveted jobs will be given to those who 'don't need' the money, such as children of celebrities, trust fund kids, wives of millionaires and celebrities themselves.

Who You Know

These are an elite clique who are 'hired' for the most prestigious jobs as stylists, writers, photographers, models and the like, even though they may not be the most qualified or talented. Think about it: today's huge models Georgia May Jagger, Kaya Gerber, Bella and Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevigne to name just a few all come from wealthy backgrounds; virtually all the staff at Tatler or Vogue are posh and privileged; quite often, family fashion dynasties dictate that only blood relatives will take over important positions in the most coveted labels: Prada, Ralph Lauren, Saab, to name a few. The tuition at schools like Parsons, ESMOD or Central Saint Martins means only those on heavy scholarships or with big, fat savings accounts can afford to study design with the best.

So why do people continue to want to work in this industry? 'It's all I ever wanted to do,' says Alison Krull, a design student. 'Since I was a little girl, I've been designing clothes. I don't care if I work for a famous designer-the best jobs are with the high street shops like Zara.' The editor of this very magazine told me that after having been badly paid or completely unpaid for various high-profile editing jobs, she contemplated her options: 'I've been doing this for half my life, but was really disillusioned with the world of mainstream fashion, so I started my own publication,' she says. 'It still doesn't make much money, but at least no one is promising me cash that I may or may not get, and when I work hard, it's for myself.'

In well known, high-end fashion and media houses, horror stories of (sometimes criminally) insane employers, soul-crushing working hours and gruelling work for no pay show no signs of abating. While it is noble and right to pressure companies to treat fashion employees fairly in overseas sweatshops, the time to discuss how badly employees in the fashion industry are treated in developed countries is now. We've become modern fashion slaves, quite literally. Don't we deserve to be treated with dignity, too?

*Names have been changed to protect the identities of our correspondents.

*All photography by Emmanuel Sarnin
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https://parentzone.org.uk/article/why-our-school-system-needs-change

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Lord Jim Knight, the Chief Education Adviser at Tes Global who spoke at the Digital Families 2019 conference, explains how technology can help schools take a more collaborative and rigorous approach to children's wellbeing and learning.
The statistics are clear: there has been a significant rise in mental health problems among children, with the BBC recently reporting a 50% rise in referrals to child mental health units from UK primary schools over the last three years.

What is less clear is why. There are conflicting reports about the influence of technology, disadvantage, pressures from school and home. My guess is that all of these play a role and that we are also struggling to nurture resilience in young people.

I recently read Esther Wojcicki's great book on raising successful children, and was persuaded by her TRICK acronym: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration and Kindness are all important for helping children to cope with their lives. And yet I see less emphasis on those traits than ever, both in schools and in homes. We are bombarded with messages about how at-risk our children are; as a result their independence and our trust in them have become constrained.

This is one of the reasons why our school system needs to change.

"If our schools can do more to better equip children with the mindset and skills to face an uncertain and challenging future, then they should."

Schools are the universal service for children. The NHS and children's services are interventions for when something goes wrong or children are unhealthy - but, sadly, funding cuts mean that they are under acute strain despite the best efforts and intentions of professionals working in them.

As a result, the onus on schools to intervene has become greater - and if schools can do more to equip children with the approach and skills to face an uncertain and challenging future, they must.

The outgoing Education Secretary recently announced over £9 million to help schools address this challenge. The money is welcome but cannot be expected on its own to change what schools are able to do. We need to look at the school system itself.

Parents want their children to do well academically, to get a decent job, and to be happy. Employers want new entrants to the labour market to be numerate and literate, digitally confident, to have strong people skills and to be able to keep learning. Universities want school-leavers with good grades or predicted grades, and then for them to pay their fees in exchange for a qualification. Schools are fixated on meeting the needs of the latter over the former.

"With technology taking the place of many jobs, higher-level qualifications are seen to be more essential, and thus getting the grades for university is now perceived as a do or die priority."

Children initially learn through play but this approach quickly gives way to measurement and testing. As the testing increases in intensity and pressure, the curriculum becomes narrower and more siloed. The tests use pen and paper and are taken in isolation. More and more classroom time is devoted to test-preparation and exam technique. The mindset is one of compliance, performance under time pressure, and results being everything in determining future life prospects. With technology taking the place of many jobs, higher-level qualifications are seen to be more essential and thus getting the grades for university is now perceived as a do or die priority. Not much Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration or Kindness.

But school doesn't have to be this way.

Employers are abandoning graduate entry schemes and increasingly recruiting younger people. They are growing their own talent through apprenticeships and hiring through the use of talent analytics rather than qualifications on a CV. A school system that is kinder, with a greater focus on collaborative problem-solving in its pedagogy and curriculum would give those employers what they want.

A multi-disciplinary curriculum would engage children differently. Problem-solving and learning from failure are the natural ways in which children initially learn through play; this is the basis of most games - as it is, indeed, of most of the more satisfying kinds of work. Could we not bake that into schools?

"Technology can be deployed to enhance teachers and allow them to do what was previously inconceivable."

To date, the answer has been that it's too hard to teach in this way and it's not what universities and parents want. I see that changing. As parents see the growth of routes like degree apprenticeships, they will be attracted to earning-while-learning as opposed to the huge student debt entailed by the conventional university route. Universities will have to adapt or go out of business.

That leaves the problem of how the teaching workforce could change pedagogy and assessment.

Here we see the opportunity of technology. One way to deploy technology would be to replace teachers with machines, drilling pupils with knowledge that they can regurgitate in tests in order to secure devalued qualifications. That would amount to training children to be out-competed by machines.

Another would be using technology to enhance teachers' work and allow them to do what was previously inconceivable.

A project or problem-based approach requires a lot from a teacher. How do you relate the learning to the various parts of the curriculum? How do you assess learning against those various elements? How do you differentiate and offer different learning resources for the different learners? How do you spot when gaps in individuals' foundational knowledge are blocking progress?

Thanks to artificial intelligence, all this is now manageable in a way that was previously only possible for exceptional teachers.

Machines are capable of matching to the curriculum, of matching learning content to curriculum and learners, of matching learners together for effective collaboration, and of matching misunderstanding to a missing piece of the scaffolding of knowledge. They can feed these insights to teachers alongside analytics of learners' progress based on activity, not just answers. This will empower the teacher to use human skills to support and challenge the learner, armed with more granular understanding of where they are with their learning.

This is the opportunity we should pursue. The wellbeing crisis in schools forces us to ask some key questions of modern childhood. I hope the mental health emergency will unlock the appetite to change an outdated school system and accelerate the changes that our society, our economy and people need.

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In a world where music is the most widely available art form, where intricate, delicately (*coughs*) designed melodies affect our mind, our behaviour, our thoughts - musicians stay up at night drinking their 3rd cup of coffee trying to make an original song. That's not only problem they face.

I know what you're thinking, "Luke, for god's sake shut up about music already!", but you know that I won't listen. I'd like to tell you exactly why musicians from all backgrounds deserve more respect from us, as an increasingly consumerist society that sits back and demands more and more, for free.

Firstly, it is hard being a musician. You're expected to produce ideas all the time, which can be fun but rather exhausting as time goes by, and god forbid you run out of ideas if you have some sort of financial backup. The more creative you are the better, and it almost always shows through your work. But like your creativity, your lack-of-creativity can also show through. That's why artists need to adapt and change their sound with every album, and that's what's fun about being fun about being an artist, isn't it?

Nope. There are artists who work and work to the brink of death for their albums, only for the fans and critics to turn around and shun them because it's "rubbish" or "not as good as their old stuff" or just "too different". OK, I may be being over-dramatic as not every artist ends up in this position, but to some extent it is true. Just look at Fall Out Boy's Folie a Deux - it received mixed reviews from fans and critics, and then they went on a 5-year hiatus.

Plus, after touring the world for a thousand times in 2-3 years, I'm surprised most international musicians such as Beyonce and Fall Out Boy aren't collapsing with exhaustion. The relentless calls for energetic performances that musicians endure can be a threat to their health and their creativity, especially when they've got fans screaming for more, and record labels nagging them to make that next thing to stay financially stable.

One of the hardest parts of being a musician is dealing with record labels. Of course, some artists manage to get lucky with the ideal contract that allows them as much creative freedom as desired. But for many, a music contract is highly complex and binding - if you want out of it, you can either wait it out until the end of the contract, or you take it to court.

Record Companies such as EMI and Sony Records may offer more money and financial stability than independent labels like Domino Records, but so many musicians endure the horror of the very controlling, very strict and even abusive major record labels that can completely ruin and distort the artist's 'vision'. I'm sure you've all heard about Kesha's story and the sexual abuse allegations against Sony and Dr. Luke, but stories like these are sadly quite common. Anything can happen to affect the artist's career - the head company could refuse to give you enough money because you didn't quite sell enough albums; having to deal with a narrow-minded producer who can completely alter your original sound, and what's worse? You discover a clause in said contract that you never noticed before, and it means that the company has full control over your music and there's nothing you can do about it because you've already signed it. Is it me, or are musicians just used for commercial opportunities?

Back in the 1970's or 80's, if you weren't musical, i.e. you couldn't write music, play guitar or sing, there was no chance of you being a musician. Nowadays, our radio stations and music playlists are filled with sampled, over-used pop music and so-called "artists" who completely block out the true artists who work really hard for their music. And of course, you can't differentiate which artist is authentic or not. Just listen to Blurred Lines if you want to know.

This is why artists want respect - not just from the general public, but from the people that they work for. I'm not just saying "give them more money", or allow them more creative freedom without structure, but some of these people don't know anything but how to make music - you take that away from them, and they might as well be dead. I know it seems over-dramatic, but I often dream about becoming a musician myself, and feel there's no point in doing that unless things change for the better. The industry right now doesn't look too pretty.

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In a world where music is the most widely available art form, where intricate, delicately (*coughs*) designed melodies affect our mind, our behaviour, our thoughts - musicians stay up at night drinking their 3rd cup of coffee trying to make an original song. That’s not only problem they face.

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In a report, Relationships between parents and young teens, studies found 56% of girls, 14 to 15 years old, reported enjoying spending time with their parents. In comparison, only 49% of boys, 14 to 15 years old, felt the same.

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These adjectives describe the stereotypical teenager who is indifferent to their parents. However, studies show that many teenagers who do not have a healthy relationship with their parents are at a significant disadvantage for the future.

Actions as small as not eating with your family can have a significant effect. According to Teens and Their Parents in the 21st Century: An Examination of Trends in Teen Behavior and the Role of Parental Involvement , teenagers ages 15 to 16 who do not eat dinner with their parents five times a week are nearly 10% more likely to drink every month. The study also found that the number of times a teenager eats with their parents connects to drugs, sex, violence, and academic performance.

Pamela Levy, a marriage and family therapist, said, "We all need the support of our family. Children need their parents, and parents really need their children. It's a loving, caring relationship, but for children, it's super important because it's a template for all of their relationships going forward."

Studies echo the long-term effects. According to Parent-Teen Relationships and Interactions: Far More Positive Than Not , good parent-teen relationships are linked to lower long-term psychological distress in children and parents. They also found that children in positive relationships with their parents typically have higher self-esteem, happiness, and life satisfaction.

Furthermore, Levy said that sometimes parent's relationships with their parents could affect their current relationship.

"If they had a terrible problem with their parents, and there was a breach in the relationship, sometimes when their own children get to that age, then those old unresolved feelings come flooding back, and it can really affect their relationship now with their own children," Levy said.

In a report, Relationships between parents and young teens , studies found 56% of girls, 14 to 15 years old, reported enjoying spending time with their parents. In comparison, only 49% of boys, 14 to 15 years old, felt the same.

"I do enjoy spending time with my parents. But now, as a teenager, I feel like I want to spend time with my friends too," said Erica Tam, a sophomore.

Previous studies have expressed similar data. According to the previous study, teenagers' positive relationships with their parents decline in their teenage years.

"I have seen teenagers doing what they are supposed to do, to get to the next phase of their life, which is adulthood. And that is separating and individuating. For that to occur, there has to be conflict," said Shelley Bustamante, a Carlmont counselor.

Bustamante and Levy both stressed the importance of the individuation phase, where teens learn to become their own person. Developing Individuation in Adolescence says that the individuation process happens throughout one's life, especially during the adolescent years.

"Sometimes, parents misinterpret that [individuality] as rebellion or disrespect, and the relationship can be harmed at that point," Levy said.

An internet survey by a bestselling author polled 1,843 teenagers about relationships with their parents. They found that 91% of teens were lying to their parents about suicidal thoughts, sex, or drugs.

Bustamante said, "I've had many examples of that with students, maybe not always out, blatant lying, but the omission of truth or being a little bit of a spin doctor on what's really going on."

According to Levy, a reason for the disconnect is the teenager feeling unable to communicate.

"Their parents are not always going to understand them, and sometimes teens can't communicate what they're feeling or what they're going through. And so there is that disconnect between parents and children," Levy said. "I think that's very hard for both parents and teens when they don't feel like they're understood."

Bustamante has a similar sentiment, saying that sometimes teens are hesitant about confiding in their parents.

Bustamante said, "They don't want to cause more anxiety, or they want to avoid the parent getting too reactive from what the child is saying."

However, in the same internet survey, 78% of teens agreed that they felt loved and supported by their parents.

"I think most parents worry about their teen's well-being. They truly want the best for their child. They might not exactly know what is best for their child, but I think they almost always want that to happen," Levy said.

Then, in Youth Statistics: Family Structures and Relationships , 82% of boys and 76% of girls value their parents' opinions over their peers' opinions.

Tam said, "In the back of my head, whenever I make a decision, I think, would my parents approve of this? And I think it's a good conscience that keeps me in line."

Additionally, Parent-Teen Relationships and Interactions: Far More Positive Than Not reported that teenagers ages 14-18 who have parental involvement are estimated to have higher grades and academic expectations.

They also found that teenagers with positive parental relationships were less likely to engage in violent activity.

"The most important thing is the long-term relationship. What do you want your relationship with your child to look like in 10 years? You want to be able to be close with them. You want to be able to share your life with theirs," Levy said.

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Setting up for success: Healthy parent-teen relationships

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Immature. Rebellious. Hormonal. These adjectives describe the stereotypical teenager who is indifferent to their parents. However, studies show that many teenagers who do not have a healthy relationship with their parents are at a significant disadvantage for the future. Actions as small as not eating with your family can have a significant effect.

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Yolanda Hadid Telling Gigi Not to Eat for 2 Minutes Straight

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Gigi Hadid, Heidi Klum, or Naomi Campbell? Who's the best Victoria's Secret Model? I wish I become one, if not in this lifetime then in some other. But you don't have to wait for another life, you can know exactly " How to be a Victoria's Secret Model ", in this article.

Who doesn't want to live their life? Photoshoots, Red Carpets and Glamor all over, that's the life of A Victoria's Secret Model. There are many who dream to be one, but only 14 models are currently Victoria's Secret Angels. To know how you can be one of them, Continue Reading.

We have made this procedure considering the journey of other VAs, and from the official sources. Don't miss a point for your own good.

How to become a Victoria's Secret Model in 2022?

To be a Victoria's Secret Model, need to have your photoshoot, register on a few websites, make yourself known to the agencies, have a perfect body, with a lot of other criteria. Hop on to the article to know more.

Get ready girls, this is it! This is how you become one of the best. So without delaying it any further, these are the practical things you need to do to become Victoria's Secret model.

Your first step in any modeling career is a photoshoot. You will require your best pictures. These pictures are to be sent to the modeling agencies that assist with the casting of Victoria's Angels. So that makes it the first step to be a Victoria's Secret Model.

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You must know which modeling agency to go to for submitting your snapshots. Primarily Ford and Elite are the two in NYC. You should reach out to them and ask them when do they have "Open Calls". If not that you should keep checking on their website for "Open Calls".

Open Calls is basically that time during which agencies lookout for new models, if you are inexperienced then you should not miss any Open Calls. If the Model Agency calls you to visit them, make sure you go looking amazing and have your best photos with you.

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You cannot miss this step. In order to be a Victoria's Secret Model, you have to make yourself available in the market. Google all the possible reputed Model Agencies, and register on their websites. It would be best if you do it in the very beginning.

Doesn't matter if the agency is not as big as Victoria's Secret, you should apply for all of them. Who knows, what might be your breakthrough. So do not miss any opportunity.

To be a Victoria's Secret Model, you need to have perfect body and height measurements. If you are anywhere below 5'9 then there's no chance for you. Sadly height matters the most in Victoria's Secret. You have to be 5'9" and your body measurements should be 34-24-34. Basically, they want Goddesses to be a Victoria's Secret Model!

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To get the perfect body, you must go to the gym regularly and follow a routine. It's not that tough, just stop eating junk food, and talk to a nutritionist. Your trainer will tell you how much to work out, and the dietician will give you a list of what to eat. Keep your body under control to be a Victoria's Secret Model. If you're in a relationship, check out Cupid's Light for some great couple workouts!

If you have been on Vogue once, that increases your chances to be Victoria's Secret model exponentially. To be on Vogue, prep more than anyone else in the field. This will make you work harder and the chances for anyone to see and notice you also increases.

All the top celebrities have been on the Vogue Cover. Imagine getting that fame. Dream! But this dream will help you reach your bigger goal. So work strategically for that.

7. Get in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Competition

There's a Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Competiton, that takes place in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami. All the most amazing places. This show is for the Open Calls of models, it selects all the unknown yet worthy models.
The requirements to be a Victoria's Secret Model are -

1. The model must be female

2. The model must be between 18-30 years of age

3. The model must be from the United States

4. Minimum height must be 5'8" tall while being barefoot

The competition takes place once every year, so keep looking for its registration and do not miss any chance of participating in this competition.

Edward Razek is the man behind the casting of Victoria's Secret Model for the past 15 years. Not only casting, but he is also responsible for choosing models for the catwalk, and which model will go for which advertisement.

Edward Razek has great significance in the rising of Heidi Klum and Daniels Pestova. You can be one of them. But for that to happen you should come in eyes of Edward.

Wrapping Up

This was all about what should a girl do to be Victoria's, Secret Angel. If you 18 or so, it is the perfect time for you to enter the field. Comment below what you like the most among The VAs. Have A Nice day!

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Insider Tips: How to become a Victoria's Secret Model in 2022?

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Gigi Hadid, Heidi Klum, or Naomi Campbell? Who's the best Victoria's Secret Model? I wish I become one, if not in this lifetime then in some other. But you don't have to wait for another life, you can know exactly " How to be a Victoria's Secret Model ", in this article.

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Josh Shipp: Education Speaker One Caring Adult

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We asked 1,843 teens what they lie to their parents about…here’s what they said.

Most parents wish they could get inside the mind of their teenager.

As someone who has worked with thousands of teens and parents for over a decade, I have a direct line of communication that allows me to ask some candid questions. With so much in the news recently about the issues teens have been grappling with — from suicide to cyber bullying.

I wanted to know what teens are actually thinking about these topics. So I asked our online community of 13-18 year olds and 1,843 of them responded.

Because this survey was anonymous, there’s no way to account for the demographics of the survey participants beyond their age range. Because of this, it’s difficult to make generalizations about the data. But clues do emerge that can be helpful to parents and other caring adults.

The following were key findings from the survey.

For experts, therapists and psychologists who work with teens, these results were in line with what they’re seeing in the field and in their practice.

“The percentage of teens lying to their parents about suicide and drugs is consistent with my conversations with them,” said Ross Szabo, the Wellness Director of the Geffen Academy at UCLA. “This is the main reason it’s vital to open communication with teens from a young age about their emotions and coping skills.”

Additionally, psychologists who work with teens are quick to point out that a teen having thoughts about suicide is not the same thing as a teen planning his or her own suicide.

“Most teens aren’t eminently suicidal,” said Dr. Jerry Weichman, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Weichman Clinic who specializes in adolescents.  “They have suicidal ideation which means that they have thoughts about suicide simply because they are so overwhelmed by the various situations they’re struggling with in life because they have no other way or tools¹ to deal with how they’re feeling so this is where their mind takes them to.”

For many parents, it might be alarming to see that nearly a ⅓ of teenagers are lying to their parents about having suicidal thoughts, but if you understand the interior life of teens, it begins to make more sense.

“When they have suicidal thoughts they’re worried they will be labeled for the rest of their lives, so they hide,” Szabo said.  “Some teens don’t want to open up, because they don’t want their parents to worry about them.  And others don’t know how to tell anyone what they feel, which is why it’s important for parents and adults to begin those conversations.”

The anonymous survey revealed some other interesting data:

Here, again, psychologists who work with teens aren’t surprised by the results of the survey.

“It is not surprising the school stress is highest, given the tremendous pressures on teenagers to achieve, and the increased competition for college,” said Dr. Gene Beresin, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds.  “Also while unemployment is high, students who are not going to college feel increased pressures to achieve in school.”

But meaningful connections are what help teens process stress and cope with life, and ironically, it may be the lack of those human connections that drive teenagers to their biggest stress point: school.  Dr. Jennifer Freed, a licensed therapist and executive director of the AHA! teen program, proposed that the way schools operate don’t allow for much meaningful connection.

“Teens are stressed by school because most schools do not address the whole person but favor achievement and popularity,” Freed said.  “Healthy relationships are the key ingredient to a fulfilling life and yet schools rarely focus on the skills necessary to have healthy and diverse connections.”

But regardless of the causes, experts agree that teens need to talk to their parents.

“Few teens are going to talk with their parents about ‘drugs, sex and rock-n-roll’ – well, at least the drugs and sex,” Beresin said.  “What is worrisome is that almost a third would NOT talk with their parents about suicidal thoughts.”

WHAT NOW
For parents, this survey can be a way to begin an important conversation.  Remember, your goal is to create a space where your teen really can feel free to share whatever’s going on in their life, and to identify potential reasons why they’re hiding or clamming up.

Step 1: Show these survey results to your teen.

Step 2: Ask your teen some strategic questions like…

“Did any of those survey results surprise you?”

“Do you think those results reflect what you see with your own friends?”

“What did you think the most important question was?”

Step 3: Remember the mantra that vulnerability leads to vulnerability, so (appropriately) share about a time when you were a teenager and you didn’t feel safe sharing something with your own parents.  Why didn’t you talk to them?  What prevented you from talking?

Step 4: Ask your teen, “Do you feel, sometimes, that there are things you have to hide from me?”  If teen opens up about barriers they feel exist between you, try your hardest not to get defensive.  If necessary, use this line: I am so sorry to hear you feel that way.  I certainly never meant to make you feel that way.  What could I do to be better at that?

FINAL THOUGHTS

One of the more chilling results from this survey that we didn’t directly touch on was this: nearly ¼ of teens say that they don’t feel that their parents love and support them.  Now, nearly all teens say that they understand that their parents love them, but it’s that second word – support – that’s the crucial aspect.

Love AND support.

For some reason, parents have a hard time believing that it’s even possible to love someone deeply and yet not communicate it to them in a way that they understand and feel.  But it is. If this survey helps parents take stock of their relationship with their teen and identify things – however minor – that might be preventing clear and honest communication, then that’s the real victory.

It takes real courage to wade into those conversations because you might hit a raw nerve ending – either in yourself or your teen.

But if at the end of the day, your teen more clearly understands that you are FOR them and want to know what’s really going on inside them, then it will be worth it.

1 Here’s an important tool.  Let your teen know about the Crisis Text Line (if not for themselves, definitely for their friends). Any teen can text the word “HELP” to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will begin texting with them.  This service is available 24 hours a day and the crisis counselor will either be able to help them directly, refer them to resources close to them or if they’re eminently suicidal, authorities can see their location and send the police right to where they are to help save their life.

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We asked 1,843 teens what they lie to their parents about…here’s what they said.

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Recent survey takes you inside the mind of teenagers.

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Avatares de juízes, advogadas, universitários e comunicadores de diferentes estados flutuavam pelo saguão de palestras da vara do trabalho do município de Colíder (MT), do TRT (Tribunal Regional do Trabalho) da 23ª Região.

Ali eles pararam para ouvir a juíza Graziele Cabral Braga de Lima em uma experiência de uso do metaverso no Judiciário.

O conceito ainda está em desenvolvimento, mas se refere a uma espécie de realidade virtual com dimensões do mundo real, em que será possível se conectar a outras pessoas de forma mais imersiva.

Magistrados entusiastas do uso da nova tecnologia acreditam que o metaverso poderá ser uma opção para audiências virtuais, conforme os recursos forem aprimorados. Desde já, ela permite abrir as portas da unidade judicial para um público mais amplo, por meio de palestras e visitas.

O projeto-piloto, realizado no início do mês, foi uma parceria entre a vara de Colíder, cidade de cerca de 34 mil habitantes, e a empresa View 3D Studio, que criou a versão digital da unidade espelhando a versão do mundo real, do gramado verde na área externa às texturas das poltronas nas salas.

Os visitantes acessaram o local pelo software AltspaceVR, da Microsoft, sem necessidade de uso dos óculos de realidade virtual, que expandem a experiência do 2D para o 3D.

Bastava apenas instalar o programa, configurar o avatar a sua imagem e semelhança e, com o uso de uma senha de acesso, entrar no mundo virtual, onde Graziele falou sobre a nova tecnologia, fez uma palestra sobre acidentes de trabalho e recebeu o cumprimento de colegas.

A reação aparecia com nuvens de palminhas e coraçõezinhos durante as interações feitas entre os 22 participantes que estiveram na sala.

Ali foi possível circular pelo espaço usando os botões de direcionamento, como em um vídeo game.

No saguão de audiências, também era possível navegar por uma tela de apresentação que mostrava os projetos sociais apoiados pelo comitê gestor de ações afirmativas de Colíder com recursos de condenações da Justiça do Trabalho.

Na visita à sala de audiências, os avatares se cruzavam pelo cenário de animação ao redor de uma grande mesa com vários computadores.

Todo o cenário foi desenvolvido ao longo de dois meses pela empresa de animação. Bernardo de Azevedo, um dos sócios, afirma que o projeto é uma iniciativa pioneira no Judiciário.

"Tivemos um excelente retorno e a receptividade foi até melhor do que esperávamos. Essa iniciativa piloto foi fundamental para mostrar o potencial do metaverso como um todo", diz.

Graziele concorda e conta que recebeu mensagens de juízes e servidores da Justiça em vários estados interessados na iniciativa, que também chamou a atenção da população local.

"Tive muitas postagens e repostagens nas redes sociais, onde você observa o orgulho de uma cidade tão pequena e distante como pioneira de um projeto tão inovador e tecnológico", conta.

Como mostrou a Folha, escritórios de advocacia brasileiros têm realizado experiências no metaverso, com o objetivo de se posicionar no novo ambiente e atender às demandas jurídicas relacionadas a esse mercado.

Já a reprodução do ambiente da vara de Colíder com a realização de uma palestra foi uma primeira atividade, com o intuito de vencer resistências no meio Judiciário em relação ao uso dos ambientes virtuais.

A ideia surgiu em março, após uma transmissão ao vivo sobre o tema feita por Graziele e o juiz Maximiliano Carvalho, substituto da 1ª vara do trabalho de Araguaiana, no Tocantins, que falavam sobre as vantagens e desvantagens que existem no uso da realidade virtual.

Mestre em gestão pública contemporânea com uma dissertação sobre a transformação digital do Judiciário, Carvalho afirma que não vê o uso do metaverso como uma forma de agregar novas possibilidades de interação com a sociedade.

O magistrando também defende que o Judiciário se adiante e esteja presente nesse espaço, para lidar com as questões jurídicas que possam surgir ali.

"Dentro do metaverso hoje já existem relações civis, de consumo, trabalho e até penais, como a Folha mesmo mostrou, de uma pessoa que se disse vítima de assédio sexual no metaverso. Se essas coisas estão acontecendo ali, o Estado precisa estar presente para dar apoio ao cidadão."

Entusiasta do uso da tecnologia como meio de tornar a Justiça mais acessível, Graziele diz que no futuro o metaverso pode fazer parte dos recursos oferecidos nas chamadas salas passivas -espaços criados nas varas para que pessoas que sem internet possam participar das audiências virtuais.

"Com a velocidade em que o metaverso está se desenvolvendo, creio que daqui alguns anos será aceitável que haja audiências e atos jurídicos praticados no metaverso, mas é um futuro distante, uma realidade que a gente não sabe quando. Talvez para os nossos filhos", diz.

Outra experiência com o metaverso está prevista para acontecer na 1ª Vara do Trabalho de Ji-Paraná (RO) do TRT-14 (Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 14ª região), do juiz Carlos Antonio Chagas Junior, que também prestigiou a palestra em Colíder com seu avatar e identifica como um incentivador do uso de recursos tecnológicos.

Ainda não há uma data para o lançamento, mas já houve autorização do tribunal para que a vara seja criada de forma permanente e possa ser utilizada de formas variadas, diz o magistrado.

"A gente pretende fazer eventos com as faculdades, audiências simuladas e levar a população a conhecer o Judiciário. Também podemos linkar as audiências que são realizadas pelo zoom e a pessoa assistir pelo metaverso".

O juiz destaca que em Rondônia e no Acre as distâncias são gigantescas e que com as audiências virtuais durante a pandemia, o acesso foi facilitado, pois não é mais preciso viajar cinco dias de barco para comparecer presencialmente.

Como solução para atender as pessoas que não têm celular ou acesso à internet, ele afirma que foram firmados diversos convênios para que as salas passivas fossem criadas em espaços públicos, como escolas.

"O metaverso está aí, é uma realidade, e vai avançar cada vez mais. O poder público está avançando no uso da tecnologia. Isso agrega valor, agrega tempo", diz.

Tanto ali quanto na vara de Mato Grosso o desenvolvimento do ambiente foi reproduzido no metaverso de forma pro bono, o que, diz Bernardo de Azevedo, será uma política da empresa com outras varas, para permitir que o Judiciário possa testar a tecnologia.

Para projetos mais simples, desenvolvidos para escritórios jurídicos, ele estima um valor inicial de R$ 6 mil para desenvolver o projeto.

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Avatares de juízes, advogadas, universitários e comunicadores de diferentes estados flutuavam pelo saguão de palestras da vara do trabalho do município de Colíder (MT), do TRT (Tribunal Regional do Trabalho) da 23ª Região. Ali eles pararam para ouvir a juíza Graziele Cabral Braga de Lima em uma experiência de uso do metaverso no Judiciário.

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Every Black kid in the world will, at some stage, experience racism.

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Óculos de realidade virtual olfativa desenvolvida pela OVR Imagem: Divulgação

Imagine assistir a um filme e poder sentir os cheiros do que se passa do outro lado da tela? É o que empresas estão desenvolvendo com foco no metaverso, ambientes virtuais imersivos. Esse campo de inovação tem sido chamado de OVR, abreviação em inglês para tecnologia de realidade virtual olfativa.

A empresa OVRTechnology, criada com o propósito de tornar isso realidade, investe no desenvolvimento do ION, óculos para realidade virtual pré-carregado com nove compostos químicos, que se combinam para produzir centenas de aromas, liberados por meio de pistas programadas digitalmente, segundo informações do site FastCompany. O objetivo é lançar uma versão para o público consumidor em 2023.

"O cheiro tem um efeito profundo sobre quem somos, como nos sentimos, o que fazemos, o que compramos, quem amamos. É fundamental que o perfume faça parte do desenvolvimento do metaverso... ou estamos limitando completamente o potencial", afirma Aaron Wisniewski, presidente-executivo da companhia.

O processo, porém, é complexo e complicado, observa Wisniewski. "Infelizmente, não há um RGB de cheiro", diz o executivo, fazendo referência ao sistema de cores primárias (vermelho, verde e azul) usado como padrão em TV, computadores, câmeras, entre outros dispositivos.

Como os óculos funcionariam?

A empresa quer desenvolver um plug-in capaz de atualizar o sistema dos óculos para deixá-los compatíveis com as plataformas de gráficos visuais Unity e Unreal, bastante usadas no desenvolvimento de games de grandes estúdios e também por desenvolvedores independentes.

Os cheiros seriam integrados ao objeto físico e sentidos pelo usuário enquanto ele está imerso nos ambientes do metaverso.

Em Los Angeles, veteranos com transtorno de estresse pós-traumático experimentam os aromas da OVR através do tratamento de terapia de exposição à realidade virtual dentro dos laboratórios do Instituto de Tecnologias Criativas da Universidade do Sul da Califórnia, de acordo com a empresa.

Esses cheiros são especialmente difíceis de replicar; para recriar a fumaça das armas, por exemplo, você precisa imitar o dióxido de enxofre, um gás tóxico cuja fabricação é ilegal. "Temos que descobrir uma solução alternativa usando moléculas que sejam análogas, mas seguras de usar", diz Wisniewski. "O cheiro é essa sopa caótica de moléculas."

Outros projetos

A tecnologia já está sendo utilizada em ambientes terapêuticos. Um exemplo é a , uma clínica de transtorno de substâncias que custa por dia US$ 3.500 (o equivalente a R$ 17.124,80). Ela oferece aos pacientes meditações guiadas por meio do .

Essa plataforma foi lançada em novembro de 2021 e transporta os usuários para um ambiente natural, emitindo rajadas de cheiro de 0,1 milissegundos em relação às interações na realidade virtual, segundo a reportagem.

No Reino Unido, há a OW Smell Digital, que arrecadou US$ 1,2 milhão (o equivalente a mais de R$ 5,8 milhões) para desenvolver um "Photoshop para cheiro" baseado em IA (Inteligência artificial) e acessível pela nuvem.

Na Espanha, a Olorama Technology desenvolveu uma biblioteca de 400 aromas (as fragrâncias incluem "confeitaria", "mojito" e "terra molhada") entregues através de caixas de liberação de aromas, muitas das quais podem ser ativadas por voz pelo usuário.

Também está disponível um kit de cheiro de teste covid-19. O produto de luxo da Olorama, uma unidade de 40 aromas, custa a partir de US$ 13.408,00 (R$ 65.602.64,60).

Outro produto no mercado do "perfume digital" é o desenvolvido pela Hypnos Virtual com sede no Arkansas, nos Estados Unidos. A empresa possui um nebulizador conectado ao hardware, pré-carregado com aromas coletados por meio de um processo de difusão a frio para manter a pureza dos ingredientes.

Um software combina os aromas, com base em entradas de dados, e os libera em momentos selecionados, escolhidos por meio de inteligência artificial.

Apesar do aspecto inovador, por trás de cada empresa incipiente está o legado de startups do passado que descontinuaram projetos parecidos.

Uma máscara de realidade virtual multissensorial, por exemplo, teve financiamento coletivo da Feelreal e foi aclamada em 2015. Porém, deixou de operar em 2020 (em parte devido a leis de vaping -cigarro eletrônico- com sabor), deixando para trás uma série de investidores insatisfeitos.

A empresa Vaqso, com sede em Tóquio, é outro exemplo. Ela arrecadou US$ 600.000 em 2017 por um combo de cartucho e ventilador para reproduzir cheiros. Mas não atualiza seu site há anos.

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Cheiro no metaverso: empresas já desenvolvem formas de tornar isso verdade

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WILLIAMS-AUDI E McLAREN-PORSCHE: É POSSÍVEL A PARTIR DE 2025-2026 NA F1?

Lewis Hamilton fez história em 2007 ao tornar-se o primeiro piloto preto a competir na Fórmula 1. Logo no seu ano de estreia, o piloto lutou pelo título e desafiou o grande nome da época, Fernando Alonso, que havia sido contratado a peso de ouro pela McLaren depois de ter conquistado dois títulos pela Renault. Com o espanhol de um lado e o então jovem de 22 anos do outro lado da garagem da equipe britânica, o que houve foi uma grande batalha, na pista e nos bastidores, pelo título. No fim das contas, a taça de campeão ficou com o 'azarão', Kimi Räikkönen, da Ferrari. Alonso voltou para a Renault no ano seguinte e Hamilton seguiu com a McLaren, onde conquistou seu primeiro título mundial no ano seguinte.

Mas naquele começo de 2008, Hamilton foi vítima de manifestações racistas. Durante testes de pré-temporada em Barcelona, Lewis foi ofendido por torcedores locais, apoiadores de Fernando Alonso, ainda insuflados pelo que havia acontecido na temporada anterior. À época, a McLaren evitou ir além na defesa do seu piloto, enquanto a FIA (Federação Internacional de Automobilismo) foi mais incisiva e ameaçou até retirar o GP de F1 de Barcelona.
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Lewis Hamilton refletiu sobre como lidou com o racismo no início da carreira e como lida hoje (Foto: Mercedes)

Ainda no seu início de trajetória na Fórmula 1, Hamilton optou por não se manifestar. Hoje, reconhecidamente uma das grandes vozes ativas em todo o mundo contra o racismo e qualquer tipo de discriminação, Lewis justificou o silêncio naquele início de fevereiro de 2008.

"Lembro-me do primeiro ano em que vim para o esporte e vivenciei o racismo desse público. E ninguém falava nada", recordou o piloto em entrevista à revista da publicação norte-americana Wall Street Journal.

Por isso, em que pese ter chegado a realizar um sonho de infância ao virar piloto de Fórmula 1, Hamilton não conseguia se sentir totalmente bem. "Não estava feliz. Realizei meu sonho, mas não era eu, não podia ser eu, e eu não tinha confiança em mim mesmo na época, então simplesmente me mantive calado. Nós reprimimos tantas coisas que não percebemos a dor que vivenciamos", explicou.

Hamilton faz atualmente sua 15ª temporada como piloto de Fórmula 1. Consagrado como heptacampeão mundial e um dos maiores de todos os tempos, Lewis se vê no meio como alguém diferente dos demais. E não somente pela sua cor.

"Os pilotos têm de ser quadrados para chegar à Fórmula 1. Você tem de trabalhar duro, ir para a cama às 22h... Nenhum piloto trabalhou na moda, nenhum piloto fez qualquer outra coisa de diferente... Então, lembro de estar lá e pensar: 'Sou diferente'. Gosto de fazer todas essas outras coisas", disse.

"No começo, pensei que tinha de me ajustar à maneira como as pessoas queriam que eu fosse e não me sentia confortável", lembrou.

Lewis reiterou que passou a ter uma postura mais incisiva e combativa contra o racismo a partir de meados do ano passado, quando George Floyd foi assassinado por um policial em Minneapolis, nos Estados Unidos. O piloto da Mercedes saiu das redes sociais e foi às ruas em Londres para protestar e pedir justiça. O silêncio deu lugar a uma das vozes mais ativas na luta contra o preconceito e em defesa do povo preto.
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"Estou no meu 14º ou 15º ano... Olhei as fotos da comemoração da equipe e percebi que as equipes ainda são completamente brancas. Há muitas poucas pessoas de cor e me perguntei como isso poderia estar acontecendo depois de estar aqui por tanto tempo. Então, tudo o que aconteceu depois da morte de George me atingiu fortemente. Não consegui acreditar que tantas pessoas ainda estavam em silêncio sobre o que havia acontecido", declarou.

Desde então, Hamilton abraçou por completo a luta contra o racismo. O hoje homem vitorioso de 36 anos e dono de 100 vitórias e 101 poles na Fórmula 1 olha para o que reprimia sua voz há 13 anos sem mais ter medo de qualquer reação quando se manifesta para protestar contra uma das piores chagas da humanidade.

"Portanto, agora estou disposto a arriscar meu emprego, minha reputação, não me importo. Quero que a comunidade negra saiba que eu os escuto e que estou com eles", encerrou o heptacampeão Lewis Hamilton.

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It's almost one hundred percent certain your teenager has lied or will lie to you about something at some point during their teen years. A prerequisite for learning anything of value from this article is admitting that fact to yourself. And yes: it's not without a sense of irony that the first important point we offer about teen lying is that you should not lie to yourself about it.

Because teen lying happens.

Think back to your teen years. Part of being a teen was creating an entire life of your own, separate and distinct from your parents. It was an exciting and exhilarating time. You formed personal opinions on social issues, political issues, what kind of music you liked, what kind of people you liked, what kind of person you wanted to be, and the kind of people you wanted to hang out with.

You may not have lied to your parents at all while you were a teenager, but you should know that if you never lied to your parents, you were in the minority.

What Teens Lie About and Why

Teens might lie about: who they're hanging out with, what they were doing and where they were when they were hanging out with whomever they were hanging out with, how they feel, whether or not they have a love interest, studying for tests, finishing homework, things their friends do, how they spend their allowance, whether or not they've tried or regularly use alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes, whether they've ever been in a car driven by a friend who'd been drinking - you get the idea. If it happens in their life, there's a chance they might lie to you about it. That's not to say they will, but research shows there's a chance they'll fudge the truth about all of the above.

Adolescent lying is different than lying during the toddler and preschool years.

Toddler/preschool lying is a positive milestone: it shows (1) they're aware of what's happening in someone else's mind, (2) they have the cognitive capacity to inhibit themselves from stating the truth, and (3) they have the capacity to concoct a plausible (to them) alternative to the truth. Positive as it may be, toddlers and preschoolers almost always lie to avoid getting in trouble. Adolescent lying, however, is not a positive milestone. It may be an indicator that they're meeting other positive developmental milestones, such as emotional and psychological differentiation from parents, independence, loyalty to friends, and moral/ethical reasoning, but the lying itself is not a positive characteristic. It's something parents need to address, resolve, and move past in order to help their teens grow into responsible, accountable adults.

The first step in working through the teen lying phase - if it's happening - is to understand why teenagers lie. We identified six main reasons teens lie to their parents. They lie to:

1. Avoid Getting in Trouble. It's just like when they were toddlers or preschoolers. Teens may lie simply to avoid the consequences of breaking rules.

2. Avoid Embarrassment. Teens may make up stories when they've done something they think makes them look foolish, uncool, or dumb.

3. Protect or Defend Friends. If a friend is in serious trouble with their parents, the school, or authorities, teenagers may come to their defense with alibis, stories, versions of what happened, or outright denials to help their friend get out of a jam.

4. Cover Up Emotions. A teen may not be totally forthcoming about how they feel about things. They may be uncomfortable with their emotions, embarrassed by them, or afraid feeling a certain way may make them look immature or uncool.

5. Make Themselves Look Better. Teenagers may embellish or exaggerate things they've done or things they're capable of doing to gain social capital. This is more complex than it appears: the capital they seek may be from a positive crowd - i.e. "I aced that test without studying" - or from a less-than-positive-crowd - i.e. "I smoked so much weed last night I saw my lava lamp levitate."

6. Establish Autonomy. There are times teens may lie for no good reason other than to keep part of their lives to themselves, unencumbered and uninfluenced by the input of parents or teachers. This is complex, too: developing autonomy is a good thing, but lying to reinforce the autonomy is not the most productive approach.

Now that we've reminded you what teens might lie about and why they might do it, it's time to understand what steps you need to take, how to take them, and how seriously you need to take the very real phenomenon of teen lying.

How to Handle Teen Lying

We need to get this out of the way before offering our practical suggestions: resist the urge to trap your teen in a lie. You're not law enforcement. You're a parent. Sure, you're the enforcer of your family rules, but catching someone in a lie inherently involves some level of dishonesty on the part of the person doing the catching. You have to feign ignorance, elicit a false answer from your teen, then admit you knew the truth all along.

That's dishonest, no matter your intentions.

And dishonesty is the thing you're trying to prevent, so engaging in dishonest behavior to discourage dishonest behavior is - pulling no punches - hypocritical. Teens can smell hypocrisy a mile away. And if they find out they're the target of an elaborate sting operation on your part, the likelihood of them wanting to be honest in the future will dwindle to a number close to, but not indistinguishable from, zero.

That said, here are five tips to help you handle teen lying:

1. Stay Calm. Flying off the handle, raising your voice, angry lecturing, and freaking out will not help. Having a discussion in a reasonable tone will help. You want your teen to trust you. Creating a highly-charged emotional atmosphere is likely to backfire. Your teen will want to retreat and do anything they can to end the conversation as quickly as possible.

2. Keep Perspective. Whatever you do, don't take it personally. When your teen lies, it's not an attack on you. When (if you did) you lied to your parents during adolescence, you were probably not doing it to hurt them. Teen lying is, in most cases, more about them than it is about you.

3. Re-emphasize the Importance of Honesty. We bet you already had the honesty conversation a hundred times when your teen was a toddler or at preschool age. That's one reason it's so frustrating now: you thought you had it handled. This time, though, the conversation is different. You can take the time to emphasize the following facts about lying:

It can hurt other people. Ask them to see things from your side for a moment. Or from the side of someone else they've lied to. It feels like a betrayal, and it makes the person lied to less likely to trust the person lying.

It puts them in double-jeopardy. Explain that when they lie, they're doubling their exposure to consequences. They can get in trouble twice. Once for the thing they did they're trying to cover up, and once for the lies they tell in covering it up.

It complicates things. Explain that when they lie, they have to keep track of the lies in order to keep from getting caught. Just one lie can lead to many more lies. Not only do they become hard to keep up with, but they also can cause anxiety. A person who lies a lot lives in constant fear of being exposed, and that just can't be fun.

Remind them, especially early in the teen years, that lies lead to a lack of trust on your part. If they're lying about small things when they're thirteen, they reduce their chances of being trusted with big things - like driving the car, going to parties, etc. - when they're sixteen or seventeen.

4. Model Honesty. Your teenager sees and hears way more than you think they do. If they see and hear you telling white lies all the time, then that increases the chances they'll tell them all the time, too. Lying can snowball: being comfortable with the little lies may - but not always - lead to being comfortable telling big lies. Next time you're on the phone about to tell someone, "Sorry, I'd love to help, but I can't, I'm busy right now," when your kid is right there on the couch next to you and can see you are not busy, do the right thing: be honest. Your kid will take notice.

5. Understand It's a Process. If your teen has gotten into the habit of lying, it may take some time to get them back on the honesty track. Be patient, be loving, and be calm. It may not happen overnight, because the behavior probably didn't spring from whole cloth overnight. Establish reasonable outcomes for lying, proportional to the lies. Take away screen time, move up curfew, or restrict the use of your car. Whatever you do, allow your teen time to adjust.

An Atmosphere of Trust and Communication

The foundation of an open and honest relationship with your teen starts in the early years. Teens who understand the reasons behind the rules in their household are less likely to break them. Parents who take an authoritative, rather than authoritarian, approach to discipline create a family where teenagers are not afraid to speak the truth, even when it's uncomfortable. They understand there are outcomes to unwanted behaviors, but they also understand those outcomes are matched to the behavior. They're based on logic, and come from your desire to teach and guide, rather than punish and blame. Your teen will talk to you. They may admit they've lied, especially if they feel like you'll listen, hear, and respond with love and understanding. Even if they know at the end of the conversation, they're going to be grounded for a month.

Final Thoughts: What to Do When Lying is Serious

We'd be remiss if we didn't mention one last point. Most often teen lying is harmless, but there are times when teen lying is not harmless. If a teen is lying to cover up behavior that's dangerous or illegal, that's an entirely different story. It's time to take it seriously. It's still not time to freak out. We never recommend that. But it is time to let your teen know you absolutely will not let it slide.

An atmosphere of trust and communication is still crucial. But lying to cover up drinking, using drugs, or illegal activity may be an indicator of an underlying problem. If you think your teen is lying for those reasons - or if your teen repeatedly makes up untruths or wildly embellishes facts with no apparent guilt, remorse, or indication they know it's wrong - then it's time to consider enlisting professional help in the form of a fully licensed and credentialed psychiatrist or therapist.
If your teen is lying to cover up risky or other red-flag behavior, you can use this helpful Psychiatrist Finder maintained by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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Let's cut to the chase. It's almost one hundred percent certain your teenager has lied or will lie to you about something at some point during their teen years. A prerequisite for learning anything of value from this article is admitting that fact to yourself.

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Perspectiva

Little Women: o porquê de o cinema continuar adaptando a clássica história das irmãs March

O ano de 2010 marcou o cinema. Kathryn Ann Bigelow, diretora de The Hurt Locker (Guerra ao Terror, 2009), ganhou o Oscar de melhor direção. Era a primeira vez em 81 anos que uma mulher ganhava respectivo prêmio.

81 anos. Durante a história do cinema, a representatividade feminina obteve pouco reconhecimento no que tange às principais premiações ao redor do mundo, fator de fácil comprovação quando analisadas categorias técnicas, além dos prêmios de melhor atriz e melhor atriz coadjuvante. Ao longo dos anos, constantes adaptações de Little Women (Mulherzinhas) - e as transformações pelas quais os bastidores de cada produção passaram - revelaram uma perspectiva positiva para a representatividade feminina, especialmente no cenário norte-americano.

Tais produções eram adaptações do livro da escritora estadunidense Louisa May Alcott, cuja obra, publicada em 1868, gira em torno de quatro irmãs - Jo, Meg, Beth e Amy - e suas vidas ao lado da mãe durante a Guerra de Secessão nos Estados Unidos. Fiéis ao enredo principal, todos esses filmes, associados ao trabalho de Alcott, tinham um diferencial quanto às demais produções do cinema: destaque sobre a figura feminina.

Tudo começou em 1917. A primeira adaptação, hoje considerada perdida, ou seja, não encontrada em nenhum arquivo público, de estúdio ou em coleções privadas, foi lançada em formato mudo e, curiosamente, por tratar-se de um roteiro baseado numa obra americana, produzida no Reino Unido. No ano seguinte, uma versão americana, semelhante à anterior, foi distribuída pela Paramount Pictures. A história atingiu maior popularidade em 1933, com uma adaptação que tinha Katharine Hepburn, considerada a maior atriz de sua geração, interpretando o papel de Jo March. Traduzida como As Quatro Irmãs , foi a primeira a ganhar distribuição em solo brasileiro. O longa recebeu quatro indicações ao Oscar, incluindo Melhor Filme.

Dezesseis anos depois, a família March brilhava novamente nas telonas internacionais, inclusive no Brasil, onde a adaptação recebeu o título de Quatro Destinos . Enquanto June Allyson interpretava Jo, Janet Leigh - que onze anos mais tarde entraria para a história da sétima arte com sua icônica atuação em (Psicose, 1960) - interpretava a doce Meg March. Duas indicações técnicas foram dadas à produção no Oscar de 1950.

É evidente o poder atrativo do enredo principal, responsável pela consolidação de sua relevância. Com o crescimento da indústria cinematográfica estadunidense, mostrava-se fundamental o financiamento de longas-metragens com tom patriótico, muito presente no contexto de Little Women.

Entretanto, é necessário estabelecer uma divisão técnica na linha cronológica de adaptações da obra. Todos os filmes citados foram dirigidos e produzidos por homens, consequência da grande desigualdade de gênero na produção audiovisual, atrelada ao machismo existente no meio. Apesar do enfoque recebido por essa questão nos últimos anos, a desigualdade permanece. " Não houve alteração significativa na presença feminina por trás das câmeras nos filmes comerciais americanos - que em geral é o caso das adaptações de Little Women" diz Luísa Pécora, jornalista e fundadora do site Mulher no Cinema. Ela ressalta que, de acordo com um estudo da San Diego State University, mulheres representaram 8% de quem dirigiu os 250 filmes de maior bilheteria nos EUA em 2018. Em 1998, esta porcentagem era de 9%.

Em 1994, período próximo ao evidenciado pela pesquisa da San Diego State University, era lançada a mais bem-sucedida adaptação de Mulherzinhas, traduzida como Adoráveis Mulher es para o mercado brasileiro, sendo a primeira dirigida por uma mulher. Com Winona Ryder no papel principal, a película comprovou a importância da representativa feminina no cinema, possibilitando olhar mais aproximado com a história de Alcott a partir da direção de Gillian Armstrong. Apesar de ser o terceiro , foi reconhecido pela Academia e indicado aos prêmios de Melhor Atriz, Melhor Figurino e Melhor Trilha Sonora.

Confirma-se o apreço do público e dos críticos pelo cenário histórico, a força feminina e a manifestação da cultura norte-americana. "Tenho três irmãs e, na adolescência, assistimos juntas o filme Quatro Destinos e amamos. Cada uma de nós assumíamos uma identidade relacionada às personagens do filme" relata a professora Miriam Arruda Pereira, grande fã das adaptações. "Como no filme, havia entre nós um forte vínculo de amizade, e a nossa mãe, apesar de viver num contexto repressor, era, como Marmee, mulher forte, com pensamento de vanguarda e 'empoderada ela completa, em referência à mãe das irmãs March

No ano de 2018, uma versão cinematográfica, dirigida por Clare Niederpruem, obteve destaque nos cinemas norte-americanos. O enredo principal apresentava uma novidade: se passava nos dias atuais, em substituição ao cenário do século 19. Apesar de não ter sido sucesso de críticas, o longa obteve recepção positiva por parte do público em geral. Os fãs do clássico foram contemplados com uma produção que, apesar da mudança de ambientação histórica, manteve a essência de sua fonte, assegurando a permanência do amor ao próximo e a perseverança humana no decorrer da trama

2019. A Sony Pictures programou o lançamento da nova adaptação para o mês de dezembro. Convém destacar a importância da data, uma vez que se trata do período no qual os prováveis concorrentes ao Oscar são lançados no mercado estadunidense, comprovando a confiança depositada pelo estúdio no poder da película. E é fácil de entender o porquê: dirigido e escrito por Greta Gerwig, que atingiu notoriedade com seu filme (Lady Bird, É hora de voar, 2017), o longa contém um elenco de peso que inclui Meryl Streep, Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh e Timothée Chalamet. A história, ainda que recontada diversas vezes, promete destacar a vida adulta das irmãs March. O filme foi alvo de críticas nas redes sociais devido à escassez de diversidade étnica e racial no elenco.

Apesar das críticas, a aposta da Sony Pictures em Greta Gerwig - e em Little Women, consequentemente - reflete a busca por maior representatividade feminina no Oscar 2020, premiação na qual a discrepância entre feminino e masculino é gritante. Segundo Pécora, "a desigualdade de gênero nas premiações de cinema reflete a desigualdade de gênero da própria indústria cinematográfica norte-americana. Não há como mulheres serem indicadas a prêmios por trabalhos que não existem, não foram vistos, ou não foram distribuídos e divulgados da mesma forma que os filmes com homens nestas posições. Se houver mais igualdade no cinema comercial americano, a tendência é que haja mais igualdade também nas premiações".

No que tange à divulgação, ao ser anunciado na revista americana que haveria possibilidade de Little Women substituir o novo filme do aclamado diretor Tarantino no Festival de Cannes, diferentes usuários demonstraram descontentamento e alegria nas redes sociais. "É hora de escolhermos diretoras mulheres que estiveram silenciadas por muito tempo. Arrase, Greta Gerwig!" publicou uma usuária americana em sua conta do ao discordar de um fã de Tarantino.

Há necessidade de incentivo às produções semelhantes às adaptações da obra de Alcott. Num mundo permeado por caos, o cinema nos presenteia com história de irmandade e superação, responsáveis pela criação de um sentimento catártico no telespectador. Assim como gerações passadas tiveram sua própria versão cinematográfica da história, torcemos para que as próximas reproduzam o feitio. Afinal, como realçado por Miriam Pereira ao descrever sua admiração por Little Women: "Um filme tocante, emocionante e que marcou minha família de modo peculiar, nó na garganta, olhos embargados e coração palpitando forte..."

O Cinéfilos é o núcleo da Jornalismo Júnior voltado à sétima arte. Desde 2008, produzimos críticas, coberturas e reportagens que vão do cinema mainstream ao circuito alternativo.

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Little Women: o porquê de o cinema continuar adaptando a clássica história das irmãs March - Jornalismo Júnior

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Perspectiva Little Women: o porquê de o cinema continuar adaptando a clássica história das irmãs March O ano de 2010 marcou o cinema. Kathryn Ann Bigelow, diretora de The Hurt Locker (Guerra ao Terror, 2009), ganhou o Oscar de melhor direção. Era a primeira vez em 81 anos que uma mulher ganhava respectivo prêmio.

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Little Women: The True Story of Little Women

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Girls and boys see gender inequality in their homes and communities every day - in textbooks, in the media and among the adults who care for them.

Parents may assume unequal responsibility for household work, with mothers bearing the brunt of caregiving and chores. The majority of low-skilled and underpaid community health workers who attend to children are also women, with limited opportunity for professional growth.

And in schools, many girls receive less support than boys to pursue the studies they choose. This happens for a variety of reasons: The safety, hygiene and sanitation needs of girls may be neglected, barring them from regularly attending class. Discriminatory teaching practices and education materials also produce gender gaps in learning and skills development. As a result, nearly 1 in 4 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 are neither employed nor in education or training - compared to 1 in 10 boys.

Worldwide, nearly 1 in 4 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 are neither employed nor in education or training - compared to 1 in 10 boys.

Yet, in early childhood, gender disparities start out small. Girls have higher survival rates at birth, are more likely to be developmentally on track, and are just as likely to participate in preschool. Among those who reach secondary school, girls tend to outperform boys in reading across every country where data are available.

But the onset of adolescence can bring significant barriers to girls' well-being. Gender norms and discrimination heighten their risk of unwanted pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, and malnutrition. Especially in emergency settings and in places where menstruation remains taboo, girls are cut off from the information and supplies they need to stay healthy and safe.

In its most insidious form, gender inequality turns violent. Some 1 in 20 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 - around 13 million - have experienced forced sex. In times of both peace and conflict, adolescent girls face the highest risk of gender-based violence. Hundreds of millions of girls worldwide are still subjected to child marriage and female genital mutilation - even though both have been internationally recognized as human rights violations. And violence can occur at birth, like in places where female infanticide is known to persist.

Some 1 in 20 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 - around 13 million globally - have experienced forced sex in their lifetimes.

Harmful gender norms are perpetuated at the highest levels. In some countries, they become entrenched in laws and policies that fail to uphold - or that even violate - girls' rights, like laws that restrict women from inheriting property. Boys also suffer from gender norms: Social conceptions of masculinity can fuel child labour, gang violence, disengagement from school, and recruitment into armed groups.

Despite major hurdles that still deny them equal rights, girls refuse to limit their ambitions. Since the signing of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 1995 - the most comprehensive policy agenda for gender equality - the world has seen uneven progress.

More and more girls are attending and completing school, and fewer are getting married or becoming mothers while still children themselves. But discrimination and limiting stereotypes remain rife. Technological change and humanitarian emergencies are also confronting girls with new challenges, while old ones - violence, institutionalized biases, poor learning and life opportunities - persist.

That's why girls from all walks of life are boldly raising their voices against inequality. Girl-led movements are stopping child marriage and female genital mutilation, demanding action on climate change, and trail-blazing in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) - asserting their power as global change-makers.

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Equal rights and opportunities for girls and boys help all children fulfil their potential.

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The word 'feminism' can be a scary and confusing word to some. Many people believe that feminism means hating men or wanting women to rule over everything- this could not be further from the truth chomas! Feminism simply means believing that men and women are equal, neither is better than the other and neither should be treated with more respect than the other - everyone should be equal on all levels, simple as that.

Why is feminism called "feminism" and not "humanism"?

While feminism is about achieving equal rights for both men and women, we still need to remember that women face more inequalities than men. For many years women have been seen as being less than or weaker than men. You may have even seen for yourself situations where men or boys are chosen as leaders and are given better treatment at school, work and even at home. Also think about the fact that women and girls are more in danger when they go out than men are, because women and girls are more vulnerable to harassment, rape and abuse.

Women are also more at risk of contracting HIV due to biological reasons such as having a larger surface area in the vagina where HIV transmission can happen. Women under the age of 24 are at higher risk of HIV because they have an immature genital tract that can tear easily during sex. Also hormonal changes makes women more susceptible to HIV infection. Teen girls are also vulnerable to getting pregnant, which often results in school drop-outs and it affects their future.

Then there's the issue of sugar daddies or blessers. Women and young girls who have sex with much older men in exchange for gifts, money or status are disempowered to make decisions for themselves. They also put themselves at risk of contracting HIV as these sugar daddies often have multiple sexual partners.

So in order for equality between men and women to be achieved, more women need to be empowered and protected. Women and girls need to get to a place where they are as free as men and are treated fairly.

Why is Feminism Important?

Feminism allows equal opportunities for both sexes. Gender roles (a set of conforming rules that say how a person should behave based on their gender) can be harmful to both men and women. The popular belief is that women and girls are meant to take care of the home while boys and men are meant to go out and provide for the family. Can you imagine not being allowed to go to school just because you're a girl? Or being forced to stay at home and look after the house just because you're a woman? This is the reality that many girls around the world face, even in South Africa. They are restricted simply based on their gender. It is also unfair to place pressure on boys to fulfil certain roles that are based on their gender. Feminism is about allowing both boys and girls the freedom to do what they want and making sure that people are not held back by gender roles and expectations whether it be at home, at school, in the workplace or in parliament.

Rape Culture

Women and girls are the most vulnerable when it comes to rape. It's gotten to a point where it's even expected that a woman walking alone at night might get raped and in many parts of the world rape is not even seen as a serious crime. When a woman has been raped, how many times have we heard the blame being put on the victim and not the perpetrator? Women are asked what they wearing or if they were drinking at the time of the rape. It's never the rape victim's fault chomas! Feminism is about protecting everyone's right to not have their bodies violated. Feminism is about teaching others not to rape and not blaming people for being raped. Feminism is about ending rape culture and striving for a world where no one has to fear being sexually assaulted.

Femininity and Feminism

Being a feminist doesn't mean you have to change who you are. You can still enjoy your femininity while being a feminist. Feminism has nothing to do with how you dress or how much make-up you wear. It has everything to do with striving for the same rights men have. Feminism also has nothing to do with your gender/sex. You can be a man and be a feminist too. Feminism shouldn't degrade or ignore men. It's not feminism if one gender is not noticed. As long as you believe that both men and women should be given equal opportunities, then you believe in feminism.

Beyoncé once said "If you're a man who believes your daughter should have the same opportunities and rights as your son, then you're a feminist." And, "if we allow girls to show their emotions and vulnerability, then we need to allow boys the same."

We can't call ourselves feminists yet deny boys the right to show their emotions. Whatever we teach young girls, we should teach young boys the same things. Girls and boys should be given the same responsibilities and learn to meet equal challenges so that they both know that they are capable of achieving anything they want. We need to stop saying there are 'male' and 'female' jobs. We've seen how capable men can take care of children (mannies - men who are nannies), just as much as we've realised how awesome women can be as CEOs of a company. Whatever opportunities there are available for men, there should be equal opportunities for women. Feminism should not be seen as a horrible word. The sooner we fully understand what it means, the quicker our efforts towards making equal opportunities available for both males and females.

What are your thoughts on feminism chomas? Share in the comments below.

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Maybe you dislocated something in your shoulder, or you landed the wrong way on your bad ankle, or you tore something in your back and need surgery or one of a million other possibilities - but suddenly you can't play or run or swim or pitch anymore, and the next few years don't look exactly how you thought they would. "It's just a sport,"you think. "It's not that big of a deal."

So why does everything feel like it's falling apart?

Multiple studies included in the 2012 International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology found that "athletes who experienced forced retirement ... experienced high levels of negative emotions, such as fear of a social death or dying, a sense of betrayal and social exclusion and a loss of identity." Forced retirement due to an injury is a jarring transition - you must suddenly shift away from seeing your friends and teammates every day, having practices to structure your time around and having dedicated time to work on pushing yourself physically for competition. Even alone, these factors would make quitting a sport difficult, but when the choice isn't even yours, you feel incredibly disappointed in yourself - you were supposed to be making yourself stronger, but your own body let you down.

I still have trouble reconciling myself with the fact that I used to be able to do sprint sets, whereas now it's painful to even just stand up. I injured my sacrum running track several months ago, and it has been a long, slow healing process, even with physical therapy. To my surprise, I've found that the emotional effects of quitting track have been equally as difficult to manage as the physical recovery process.

I fell into a depressive period where I felt lost and untethered. I had no motivation to work out because I wasn't working towardsanything, which subsequently made me feel lazy and guilty. No one had prepared me for this, and I had no idea why I was having such a visceral reaction or how to deal with it. I was embarrassed at my response to what seemed like something trivial and kept it to myself.

Athletes are more likely to act tough and try to push through the pain instead of getting help because it feels like complaining. However, as described in research led by Sunghee Park at the University of Stirling, the majority of athletes have been found to experience "transition difficulties or negative emotions, including feelings of loss, identity crisis and distress when they ended their career and adjusted to post-sport life." Talking about and getting help for a shared experience among former athletes isn't complaining at all. Getting help for psychological difficulties is no different than getting help for a broken leg, even though the former is invisible.

Trinity senior Sabrina Pescatore played soccer and ran track before both (yes, both) of her anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLs) eventually gave out.

"I think that in the moment, [quitting] was really hard, because something you have valued and that has been an integral part of your identity is kind of taken away from you without your consent. I think that would affect anyone in a pretty substantial way. I became depressed for a while afterwards because I lost who I was and couldn't handle how I felt," Pescatore wrote via email.

You do not, and should not, have to handle this distress alone. The people you're close with can help support both your physical and mental recovery. For some reason, the latter part is not often spoken about, but that does not mean the weight of it needs to rest on your shoulders alone.

"Although I had been recruited [for soccer before tearing my ACL], I was more at risk for re-tearing my ACL [or] tearing the other one after having surgery and decided it wasn't worth [it]," wrote Trinity junior Jenna Ashworth via email. "Mentally, physically and financially, this was a hard thing to endure ... My friends and family played a big role in terms of helping me recover emotionally."

Additionally, the loss of a sport does not have to be a complete loss. Years were spent putting hard work into something that's in the past, but all of those years weren't for nothing. You worked hard, so usewhat you learned to try and make athletics a positive experience for yourself again. Senior Liz Ryan, who had to give up swimming due to back problems, said via email that she didn't really miss it until she started lifeguarding recently.

"I guess just sitting there and watching the practices reminded me how much I truly loved the sport and how great it made me feel ... I did have a natural talent, so I experienced some shame initially because I felt like I let my talent go to waste by not taking care of my body. I also felt some shame because I was nowhere as healthy as I was in the past, but I quickly turned it around as a positive motivator to get my health back, so I actually started swimming again, just not at a competitive level," Liz wrote.

And finally, let's be real - not being in a sport frees up a decent amount of time, time that you can now devote towards other things you care about (do you really miss those 6 a.m. practices?)

"I think [having to quit] opened a window of opportunities that I otherwise wouldn't have had, like research and medicine," wrote Pescatore. "Being forced to quit something that you love ... forces you to explore new parts of yourself if you don't want to fall into a depression. It didn't happen immediately for me, it took time to be okay with it, but at some point sports end for everyone, and [now] you can use it as a way to find new things to enjoy."

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So you quit the sport you love. Now what?

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Maybe you dislocated something in your shoulder, or you landed the wrong way on your bad ankle, or you tore something in your back and need surgery or one of a million other possibilities - but suddenly you can't play or run or swim or pitch anymore, and the next few years don't look exactly how you thought they would.

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How do I understand if I need to quit a sport?

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How do I understand if I need to quit a sport?

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How do I understand if I need to quit a sport?

You will know. These things tend to take care of themselves. Like a bad relationship or other things in life, a series of things will give it away.
This may sound like a non answer at first read, but it is. Without your age or mention of a sport, the answer has to be blanket general.
Events that play heavily into signs that you may need to quit :

1. When you start to have injuries and recurring physical issues.

2. When you feel you are taking the sport too seriously and it is bringing more stress than pleasure.

3. When the sport is taking too much time from your family life.

4. When your level of desire to play the sport is waning.

5. When another sport or activity seems to be more suitable to current mental and physical state.

6. When your wife says it’s time.

Without knowing if you are, say 19 or 49, organized or voluntary sport. With organized and scheduled events, time lines play in. If this is more of a hobby/sport, your decision will be more selfish, with no team to consider.

Either way, take an inventory and consider the pros and cons. You will know. If #1–5 don’t bring clarity, 6 can often be the decider. Keep playing as long as you feel better playing than not. The factors will enter into the mix and help you make the ultimate decision.

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None of us want our children to be quitters. We all want them to socialize with their peers, be a part of a team, and get good exercise. If your child does stop playing sports, even temporarily, make sure he has a plan B that is productive. Otherwise he may:

Lose valuable time with friends

Become bored, isolated, or even depressed

Passively watch too much TV and screens in general

Gain weight due to inactivity

Increase the tendency to fall into high risk taking (for example, alcohol and drug use)

Pass up a chance to play varsity level or college level sports

Ask Yourself Why Your Child Wants to Quit (Then Ask Your Child, Too)
If your child shows signs of wanting to quit his or her sport, think about what could be causing those feelings. Take it seriously. What is motivating this decision? Is it reasonable? Generally, kids quit for one or more of the following reasons:

They "hate" the coach or their teammates.

They no longer enjoy playing the sport or practice is not dynamic enough.

They realize they cannot compete with their peers (they "ride" the bench).

They discover a passion for a new sport.

They simply want to try something different.

They are exhausted or burned out (physically or psychologically).

They are simply overwhelmed by the number of activities they are involved in and may need more downtime.

Faking Injuries: A Doctor's Story
While the quantity and severity of youth sports injuries in this country is shocking, even more discouraging is the fact that doctors are encountering kids who fake injuries in a desperate plea to escape pressure exerted by overbearing parents. "It happens quite often," says Dr. Roth. "Parents just ride these kids hard to play and perform. They'll come in faking an elbow or knee injury. Their X-rays are normal. Their MRIs are normal. There's no swelling. But everything hurts. You barely touch them, and they seize up in pain.

"I had one eight-year-old child come in here bellowing about severe knee pain. His father had been an elite NCAA Division I basketball player. The child himself was a terrific athlete. But the dad was putting a ton of pressure on the little guy. I asked to see the routine he had his kid going through each day. He had him doing sprints, leg lifts, and all kinds of other track and conditioning exercises. It clearly drove the boy a little nuts."

The mom? She was beside herself. But family power dynamics were at play here. "A lot of times the mothers will say, 'We are not playing this anymore,'" says Dr. Roth. "'Enough. It's not worth it.' But then they have to go home and contend with Dad. And God knows what he's saying to them when they get there. There can be plenty going on."

In such situations Dr. Roth chooses his words wisely: "Look. I'm not sure there's much here," he'll say. "Let's try to treat your son a little bit, but there might be other things going on." He then takes each parent aside and asks what's going on at home. "Does your son really want to play this sport?" he'll ask. "And based on what I hear, I'll say, 'Look. Maybe give him a break. Don't make him play for a while and see if he bounces back and wants to get at it again at some point.'"

In the case of the little hoopster, Dr. Roth counseled moderation. "His dad was about to send him off to camp to train more." Roth recommended that he take some time off away from basketball, do some physical therapy, and cross-train a little bit. Instead of playing basketball, he could do some unrelated stretching and strengthening, bike riding, or any other activity that worked his muscles in a different way. That would enable him to become more adaptive and flexible. "All that sport specific training was getting to him," says Roth. "That, and the pressure from his dad, were wearing him down."

Mom's reaction to the doctor's prescription? She cried and hugged and kissed Dr. Roth. "Thank you so much for giving him a break from this," she said.
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In the last two chapters we have shared stories about well meaning parents who have, quite unintentionally, negatively affected their children's experiences in youth sports. Sometimes it's been due to a lack of awareness of the pivotal role our past plays in determining how we shape our hopes and expectations for our kids. In other cases it's been because we have an overwhelming urge to provide them with the best tools possible to build a roadway to success. The best thing we can do for our novice athletes is to step back a bit, withdraw to the sidelines, and observe. Let them know that we are right there, ready to swoop in if they are in need of our care and attention, but not hovering, not casting a long shadow of judgment over their newfound freedom. In the next chapter we will make the case for more free, unstructured play and games, which have benefits that reach far into adulthood. Perhaps, as we learn to draw back a bit, some of the playfulness and joy we witness will rub off on us as well. ♦

From Kim John Payne, Luis Fernando Llosa, & Scott Lancaster. Beyond Winnning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment(Lyons Press, Connecticut, 2013)

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The basics
Please note that the following text is a simplified take on the rules of squash and not the complete version. They will however be more than enough to get you going! To see the full rules for squash, visit the World Squash Federation rules here.
Court lines

Below is a map of the court with all of the main areas labeled and highlighted:

General Rules of Play

You can only hit the ball once before your opponent hits it. The contact must also be singular; you cannot 'carry' the ball.

The ball can only bounce once on the floor.

You must make every effort to clear your shot and ensure your opponent has room to play their shot. We will come onto this in detail in the Obstruction, Interference and Safety section below.

Scoring

There are two ways of scoring. In PAR (Point-A-Rally or American scoring), played by junior and professionals, players play to 11 points and are able to score points regardless of who serves. In 'English' or 'Serve-In' scoring, players have to win a rally while they are serving to score a point. 'Serve-In' games are played to 9 points.

In a match, players play best of five games.

In PAR scoring, if the game is tied at 10-10, players have to win by 2 clear points, e.g., 12-10, 13-11, 14-12, etc. In 'Serve-In'/English scoring, if the score reaches 8-8, the player who is receiving serve decides whether to play to 9 or 10 by saying either '1' or '2'. There is no requirement to win by 2 clear points in this scoring system.

In or out?

The ball can hit any of the walls first but it must always hit the front wall before it hits the floor. If it doesn't, it is out. If the ball hits any of the lines at the top of the court or the Tin, the red line and boards at the bottom of the front wall, it is out. Service Rules

You only get one serve in squash so take your time. However, if a player makes no contact with the ball, it does not count as a serve and theoretically, this could happen over and over again.

You must serve the ball from one of the two service boxes. When you serve, you must have at least one whole foot in the box and in contact with the floor or it is a 'Foot Fault' and you lose the point.

The person who wins the rally serves at the start of the next rally. To decide who serves the first point, players will typically spin their racket using the brand/logo/symbol on the butt of their racket to decide, e.g., the dunlop arrow will point either left or right when it lands, so a player offers their partner 'left or right' and then spins the racket.

At the start of a new game, the person who won the last game serves.

The first time you win the service back you can choose which side to serve from. If you win the point, you must then serve from the other side and keep swapping so long as you keep winning consecutive points.

Service: In or Out?

Your serve must go above the service line - the middle line on the front wall - and below the out line (the top line on the front wall).

The serve must go to your opponent's quarter of the court. The ball can hit the side wall or the back wall before hitting the floor of the quarter.

If you serve from the left service box, your serve must go to the back quarter of the right side of the court. If you serve from the right service box, your ball must go to the back left hand quarter of the court.

Obstruction, Interference, and Safety

After playing a shot, you must make every effort to get out of the way and allow your opponent freedom to play the ball and play any reasonable shot they wish.

If you feel that you are obstructed or impeded by your opponent, you must say 'Let ball, please' or 'Please' and NOT play the ball. If you play the ball, you cannot receive a 'Let' or 'Stroke' unless the obstruction came, or there was contact, as you played the shot.

The referee/marker or the players must then decided whether it is a 'Let Ball', a 'Stroke Ball' or a 'No Let'.

'Let Ball'

In general, a player is awarded a 'Let Ball' if the obstruction takes place as they are travelling towards the ball but are not yet ready to play the shot or could not play play a shot towards the side wall. A 'Let Ball' is also awarded if a player serves before their opponent is ready. A 'Let Ball' can also be given if the players/referee/marker are unsure of the outcome of a point e.g. not sure if the ball was out or not.

When a 'Let Ball' is given, the point is replayed.

'Stroke Ball'

A 'Stroke Ball' is when a player is ready to play a shot, that would likely be a winning shot, towards the front wall, but is unable to because there is a very high chance they would either strike their opponent with the racket or the ball if they played the shot. If a player does play the ball and hits their opponent with the ball on it's way to the front wall, the person who played this shot is given a 'Stroke Ball' ( if it's on the way to the side wall or hits an opponent after coming off the side wall it is a let ball). A 'Stroke Ball' is also given if a player does strike their opponent with their racket while playing a shot. However, this doesn't mean you can just hit the ball at your opponent. If you are awarded three strokes for striking your partner you forfeit the game. When a 'Stroke Ball' is given, the point is awarded to the person who would've/did hit the ball.

'No Let'

A 'No Let' is given when the player who asks for a 'Let Ball' is deemed to have not been in a position to get the ball back before it bounced twice. This can happen if the ball was too far away from them or if would be impossible to return, e.g., it hit the nick or was too tight to the side wall. When a 'No Let' is given, nothing changes and play continues.

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Played predominantly as a competitive one-on-one sport, squash has been recognised as one of the most physically demanding sports in the world – but one which also tests your mental strength, ability to think under pressure, tactical skills and fine motor skills!

Below you will find some information that will help you get up to speed with some of the game's common terms, basic rules and some of the intricacies that you will encounter on the court.

What's The Score

Winning points, winning games, winning matches – we've got you covered from serve to finish.

Scoring Methods
There are two main scoring methods used by professional and recreational squash players around the world – they are P.A.R (Point A Rally) and HIHO (Hand-In-Hand-Out).

PAR
All PSA World Tour matches, across both men’s and women’s competitions, are played using PAR – Point A Rally – scoring. This is also the scoring method used at most junior and recreational competitions.

PAR is played using a best of 5 games format – with each game scored as the first to win 11 points. If the score in a game is tied at 10-10, play continues until a player wins by 2 clear points.

Under PAR scoring, players can wins points during every rally – with the winner of the rally earning a point.

HIHO
An older form of scoring, hand-in-hand-out, or English scoring, was used prior to the introduction of PAR scoring.

In HIHO, you can only score points when you are serving – so if the player receiving serve wins a rally, the score does not change, but he or she becomes the server.

If you are facing serve, you need to win two rallies to register a point – with games being played under a first to 9 points basis.

Matches under HIHO are also played using a best of five games format.

Scoring A Point / Winning A Rally
A point is earned when the opponent either;

fails to play a shot before the ball bounces for a second time (double-bounce),

hits the ball on or above the market ‘out lines’ or hits the ‘tin’ – the hard strip on the front wall which acts similar to the net in tennis

connects with the ball more than once in the act of striking (carry)

Refereeing Decisions
With two players occupying space inside the court, there are occasions when players will obstruct each other's path to the ball and ability to play a shot.

In such a scenario, a penalty point may be awarded to either player, or the rally may be replayed with no penalty depending on the decision of the referee or the competing players.

After playing a shot, players must make every effort to ‘clear the ball’ so that when the ball rebounds from the front wall, the opponent has both;

a fair view of the ball and

unobstructed access to the ball with the space to make a reasonable swing at the ball and the freedom to strike the ball to any part of the entire front wall.

The incoming player must then also make every effort to play through minimal interference and complete their shot.

A striker who believes that interference has occurred may stop and request a let at which point the referee must make a ruling, awarding either a ‘Let’, ‘No let’ or ‘Stroke’.

A Let decision results in the rally being played again – with the referee deeming that the interference was accidental and both players have made equal effort to allow play to continue.

A No Let decision is where the referee rules against the appeal of the striker and awards a point to the retreating player. In this situation the referee is deeming that the retreating player provided unobstructed access and that interference was minimal, therefore the appealing striker could have played a shot.

A Stroke is when the point is awarded to the appealing player. A stroke is awarded when the referee deems the
the incoming striker is in position to play a shot but suffers interference due to the outgoing player not making every effort to clear.

Where there are no officials, players must agree when a stroke, no let or let should be awarded. Normally the offending player makes a sporting acknowledgement that he is at fault and agrees to give the opponent a point.

Ready, Steady, Play

Who Goes First
In PSA events and in social matches around the world, players spin a racket to decide who serves first – choosing which way up the racket will land, similar to a coin toss.

Starting Play – The Serve
The first shot in any squash rally is the serve

When serving for the first time – either at the start of a match or after earning a handover of serve by winning a point on the opponents serve – players can choose which side of the court to serve from.

To serve, players must keep one foot inside the service box during the serving motion.

The ball must hit the front wall between the service line and the out line, and then land in the area behind the short line on the opposite side of the court from which the ball has been served.

The receiving player can choose to volley a serve after it has hit the front wall. If the server wins the point, the two players switch sides for the following point.

Constructing A Rally
The basic principle of squash is to keep hitting the ball against the front wall until your opponent cannot successfully get it back – either by the ball bouncing twice, or them hitting the ball out of play.

After the serve, the players take turns hitting the ball against the front wall, ensuring the ball strikes above the tin and below the out lines.

The ball may strike the side or back walls at any time, as long as it hits below the out line, but must hit the front wall after each strike in order for the shot to de deemed legal.

The ball cannot hit the floor before hitting the front wall.

A ball landing on either the out line or the line along the top of the tin is considered to be out.

After the ball hits the front wall, it is allowed to bounce once on the floor (and any number of times against the side or back walls) before a player must return it.

If a player fails to hit the ball before it bounces twice, hits the ball into the floor before it hits the front wall, or hits it outside the out line, then they lose the rally.

A player can also lose a rally if the ball hits them or their clothing before they strike the ball.

Points can also be won or lost when a physical obstruction occurs on the court between two players – see the ‘Let, No Let and Stroke’ explanation above.

Tactical Supremeacy
After playing a shot, players will typically look to return to a central position on the court when awaiting their opponents shot.

The central area of the court is called the 'T' and denoted the area where the short line and the half court lines meet.

Most squash players will agree that the player who dominates the “T” is generally in control an in a position to win the game.

Equally as important as controlling the T, is the ability to control the back corners on the court.

The back two corners are arguably the next most important areas on a squash court. Playing the ball constantly into the back corners will limit your opponents ability to attack and if they do manage to get the ball out of there, you're likely to be in a strong position to attack and control the rally after that.

The Shots
The best squash players in the world master the basic shots before trying anything fancy, so here's a quick summary of the most frequently played shots.

Drive
The most commonly played shot (known in some places as a rail shot) the objective of a basic drive is to hit the ball deep into the back corner and take your opponent away from the central T position.

A drive is usually played at mid height around the service line on the front wall and hit which a level of power that will ideally see the ball take a second bounce on the floor just before the ball wall.

A good straight drive will be as tight as possible along the side wall to make it difficult for the opponent to get their racket fully on the ball.

Drop
A drop shot is essentially the opposite of the drive and is a very attacking shot, designed to place the ball in the front corners of the court.

When executed well, a good drop shot will be played at a slow pace and very low on the front wall and will force the opponent to cover a lot of ground to reach the ball.

A drop shot aimed close to the side wall or into the nick (where the wall meets the floor) makes a return especially tricky.

Lob
The lob is a shot that is played high and slow off the front wall, making the ball arc high with the aim of landing in the back of the court as close to the back wall as possible.

Lobs are a useful defensive shot as the slow pace and high trajectory can allow you time to recover from a difficult position and get back to the T in preparation for the next shot.

Played correctly a lob can not be intercepted with a volley and is a good weapon to use against an aggressive player that is always looking to control the T.

It is also useful if you are tiring and want to by some time to recover your breath.

Boast
A great squash shot for creating angles and stretching your opponent, a boast is a shot hits the side wall first, followed by the front wall, and moves your opponent forward quickly.

Mostly used as a defensive shot to get out of the back corners or when reaching to connect at full stretch, the boast can also be used as a devastating attacking option as well.

A traditional there-wall boast is played against the wall closest to you at a slow or medium pace from the back corners to allow you time to recover a central position on the T.

A more attacking version of the shot is the two-wall boast. Struck harder and lower, the idea is to get the ball to bounce twice before hitting the side wall further away from you when playing.

Kill
Played low with a lot of power, the kill shot is an attacking, aggressive shot.

A kill shot is played with a lot of power and aimed just above the tin on the front wall.

It forces the opponent to get down low at the front of the court and is useful to use when playing at a high tempo.

Volley
A volley is any shot that has been played before the ball has bounced on the floor.

Normally an attacking shot, the volley can be used to inject pace into the game, take time away from an opponent and take control of the central T area.

The volley can be used to strike the ball anywhere around the court and at any pace – although the volley drop, volley kill and volley drive are the most commonly used variations.

All of the above can be played as straight shots – meaning played in line with the side wall you are facing – or as crosscourt shots – meaning played from one side of the court, with the ball's trajectory going towards the opposite side of the court.

The Terminology
A glossary of some of the basic terms above and that you’ll start to hear around the squash club.

Serve – starting a rally by hitting the ball (underarm or overarm) against the front wall.
Nick – the area where the side walls meet the floor, if the ball hits this area, it is usually an outright winner
Let – when a rally breaks down due to interference, a let decision can be made when neither player is at fault and sees the rally replayed.
Stroke – when a rally breaks down due to interference and the incoming player's swing is prevented by the re-treating player, a stroke is called and the incoming player win the point.
No Let – when a rally breaks down due to interference and the incoming player is deemed to have made minimal effort to play the ball, while the outgoing player has made every effort to clear a path to the ball, a no let is called and the outgoing player wins the point.
Out line – the line running around the top of the court. If the ball hits the red line that marks the top of the court then it's out.
Service line – the line on the front wall in between the tin and out lines.
Tin – the area below the lowest red line on the front wall. If the ball hits this line or below then it's out.
The T - the T shape in the middle of the court where the lines meet and denotes the strongest place to be during a rally.

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The mental health of Gen Z is a growing issue. Learn about their anxiety, depression and other mental health statistics from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Squash sport is played in an indoor court game, the purpose of squash is to make a small rubber ball bounce two times on the floor before the challenger can hit it back. So, yes squash is played by multi-players. Even Though you can play doubles, as a three, or even with dozens of people on the court at the same time in three-quarter games.
In this particular game, you have to be exceptionally quick to get to the rubber ball but you also have to be extremely patient to keep getting that ball back again and again, especially when it can travel as fast as 270kmh.
Apart from being physically fit, you also must be as smart as a chess player, evaluating up your shot options, the positioning of your challenger, and much more, and that all in a second.
There are some basic rules for bouncing the ball, like the ball can hit the front wall immediately or it can hit the sidewall or the back wall prior to hitting the front wall, but it always has to hit the front wall before the floor. In that way, you can hit the ball across the walls in all kinds of patterns to trick your foe.
Let us find out the complete guide of the squash rules below

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The members of Generation Z — the group of people born after 1996 and before 2013 — are growing up alongside an increase in violence, sexual harassment and assault reports, and climate change concerns.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted both their daily lives and long-term plans and Gen Zs are increasingly uncertain of their finances, their access to healthcare, and even their government.

However, Gen Zs also are more likely than previous generations to seek help for their depression, stress, and anxiety which can help them manage their shared and personal stressors.

This article looks at possible reasons for depression among Gen Z and discusses ways they can seek help.

According to a 2019 study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, between 2009 and 2017 depression rates increased more than:

47% among adolescents 12–13 years old

60% among teens 14–17 years old

46% among young adults 18–21 years old

Gen Zs are aware of the struggle, too. A 2018 survey of teens 13–17 years old reports that 70% of respondents see anxiety and depression as a “major problem” among their peers.

Another 2019 study reports suicide rates increased among:

adolescents 15–19 years old, from 8 per 100,000 in 2000 to 11.8 per 100,000 in 2017.

young adults 20–24 years old, from 12.5 per 100,000 in 2000 to 17 per 100,000 in 2017.

However, the authors note the study is limited due to occasional inaccuracies in death certificates (e.g., an intentional opioid overdose recorded as accidental).

While Gen Z children, teens, and adults encounter many of the same stressors as generations before them, it is possible they experience a more intense version, especially given the myriad of news and social media outlets.

For example, Gen Z has seen an abundance of violence in a relatively short time period.

The decades following the 9/11 attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center in 2001 brought several more large-scale terrorist attacks, including those in Boston, London, Paris, and Madrid. Unsurprisingly, public concern about terrorism has increased since the mid-1990s.

Additionally, active shooter incidents have increased since 2000. In America, the numbers climbed from 1 incident in 2000 to 30 incidents in 2017 and the majority of those shootings took place in vulnerable public places such as schools, commercial businesses, and open spaces. In 2018, the American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual Stress in America Survey reports 75% of Gen Z youth surveyed stated mass shootings are a significant source of stress.

Regarding major issues in the national news, the same survey states that overall, more Gen Zs than adults are stressed about the:

rise in overall suicide rates

separation and deportation of immigrant and migrant families

widespread reports of sexual harassment and assault

Gen Z, also called zoomers, might have more anxiety over climate change than past generations. A 2019 survey shows Gen Z adults are more involved with climate change concerns than Gen X, Boomers, and in most cases, Millennials.

While social media use is not unique to Generation Z, it does present some challenges unique to Zoomers, especially those on the younger end of the timeline. For example, during a 2021 study of Gen Z adolescents aged 10–17, researchers found a relationship between problematic social media use (PSMU) and:

challenges with impulse control

difficulties with goal-oriented behavior

procrastination

stress

Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Generation Z’s mental health. According to the the APA’s 2021 Stress in America Survey:

37% of Gen Z adults report being so stressed about the pandemic that they struggle to make basic decisions; 50% struggle to make major life decisions. (However, Millennials had an even more difficult time with decision making.)

79% report experiencing behavior changes due to stress.

Nearly half (45%) of the Gen Z survey respondents report they do not know how to manage their pandemic-related stress.

Learn more about COVID-19 decision fatigue here.

Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as quarantining, has disrupted everyday issues that were already possible contributors to Generation Z depression and stress, including:

healthcare access

education

employment

personal finances and debt

the economy

It is possible government institutions and political climates, including their perceived handling of race issues, play significant roles in Generation Z’s mental health as well.

For example, over a 3-month period in 2020 Morning Consult surveyed a small sample of Gen Zs (1,000 people) regarding their trust in major U.S. government institutions. Each month, participants reported trusting their elders more than the police, the criminal justice system, and any level of government.

According to the APA, Gen Zs are significantly more likely than previous generations to seek help for mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. It could therefore be assumed that perhaps Gen Z deal with less stigma related issues around mental health compared to previous generations.

That said, some Gen Zs do still deal with stigma related to both mental health and their communities.

For example, a 2021 survey of nearly 35,000 LGBTQ adolescents and young adults aged 13–24 found that:

48% of participants were unable to receive counseling from a mental health professional in the past year.

42% seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.

Suicide attempt rates were lower among LGBTQ Gen Zs who were able to change their name or gender on legal documents, whose pronouns were respected, and who had access to places that reaffirmed their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Likewise, a 2017 study highlights the racial disparity in mental health service utilization. Reasons vary from low socioeconomic status to the inability to find a therapist who understands their culture.

Learn more about racism and mental health here.

Gen Zs looking for help in managing depression, anxiety, and stress might consider:

Talking with a mental health professional. Quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic normalized telehealth and teletherapy, making it an easy way for people to access experienced counselors and therapists regardless of location.

Prescription medication or alternative medicinal therapies. Depending on the situation, a doctor might suggest short- or long-term psychiatric medication to help someone manage their depression and anxiety; likewise, they might go over the benefits of alternative and complementary therapies.

Joining a support group. Gen Zs can find in-person or online support groups, making them a cost-effective and convenient way to talk out their issues with peers dealing with the same concerns.

Additionally, recent research shows youth-initiated mentoring (YIM) is beneficial for adolescents, especially those in socioeconomically disadvantaged families and ethnic minority groups. Teachers, social workers, and other adults such as parents and guardians may consider facilitating connections between Gen Z adolescents and mentors.

Learn more about teen anxiety and depression, including tips on how to cope, here.

Gen Zs are growing up and coming of age in a time of heightened stress and anxiety. From violence and terrorism to a global pandemic, Zoomers have dealt with significant issues in a relatively short period of time.

Members of Generation Z report higher rates of depression and a number of other mental health conditions than do generations before them.

At the same time, they are more likely than previous generations to report these problems, positioning those who seek help in a place to receive it.

If people are concerned, they should seek advice from mental health providers, who will be able to direct toward treatment options for depression, that may include talk therapy or medications.

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Statistics show that mental health disorders are increasing among children and young people. and specifically those who are part of Gen Z. There are numerous causes for this increase, including social media, and the challenging state of our present society. Learn more here.

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Por que a nossa geração anseia tanto MORRER?

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Manual do Homem Moderno | Site Masculino

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Você já se perguntou porque as pessoas nascidas a partir do final da década de 80 e 90 são tão infelizes

Você não é importante. Acostume-se com isso. (Birdman)

Você já se perguntou porque a geração Z (pessoas nascidas a partir do final da década de 80 e 90), que começa a entrar no mercado de trabalho, tem tanta sede por velocidade, autoconfiança, ao mesmo tempo que sente uma frustração maior pelos resultados não atingidos?

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Foi através de uma coluna de Tim Urban, do site Wait But Why, que descobri os motivos pelos quais esta geração é tão infeliz. Com base no texto, e outras informações históricas, tentarei explicar os motivos aqui abaixo.

Origem do problema

Fui criado por pais que tiveram que ralar duro por sua independência financeira, trabalharam em empregos que não gostavam para ter o mínimo para viver e proporcionar aos filhos.

Grande parte dessa geração Baby Boomers (que surgiu a partir da década de 50) tinham como estilo a busca por uma segurança econômica, priorizando carreiras seguras, estabilidade financeira e profissional. Se trabalhassem duro, atingiriam os objetivos traçados.

Sem muitas oportunidades para sonhar, suas aspirações foram empurradas para as próximas gerações.

Eu faço parte da geração Yuppies (ou simplesmente geração Y), surgiu no final dos anos 70 até meados dos 80. Acompanhei os maiores avanços tecnológicos e também a quebra de paradigmas do mercado de trabalho. Fazemos diversas coisas ao mesmo tempo e desejamos novas experiências. Enquanto a geração anterior procurava estabilidade e equilíbrio, a nossa quer movimento e inovação. Somos a geração híbrida, que teve que conviver com a transição do analógico para o digital.

Mas foi entre os jovens nascidos no final dos anos 80 e meados de 90 que a coisa toda desandou. A geração Z nasceu sob o advento da internet, do boom tecnológico e para eles estas maravilhas da pós-modernidade não são nada estranháveis. Videogames super modernos, computadores cada vez mais velozes e avanços tecnológicos inimagináveis há 25 anos atrás.

Com um comportamento extremamente individualista e, de certa forma, antissocial. Os valores familiares pregados pela Geração Baby Boomer, seguidos pela Y, já não são válidos (conversar com os pais, sentar-se à mesa, etc). O contato virtual sobrepõe o mundo real.

Esta também é chamada de Geração Silenciosa, pelo fato de estarem sempre de fones de ouvido (seja em ônibus, universidades, em casa...), escutarem pouco e falarem menos ainda - pode ser definida como aquela que tende ao egocentrismo, preocupando-se somente consigo mesmo na maioria das vezes.

É sobre membros desta geração que gostaria de falar...

a) Eles são protagonistas de tudo

A característica principal dos membros da geração Z é achar-se protagonista na sua vida. Desde pequeno, foram criados por pais que sempre mostraram que eles eram especiais, os melhores, que podiam tudo e quando quisessem.

A oportunidade de ter inúmeras opções de escolhas, e principalmente, ser colocado sempre em uma posição especial, criou um excesso de permissividade, tornando-os onipotentes e protagonistas da história. Isso levou ao item abaixo.

b) Eles não aprenderam a ouvir NÃO

Sabe aquela coisa do pai negar a dar um brinquedo ao filho? Ou não ter dinheiro para fazer aquele passeio que o pequeno tanto quer ao parque? Auxiliado por uma economia mundial crescente entre os anos 60 até 80 (no Brasil o crescimento foi até meados dos anos 70), nossos pais possuíam uma carreira próspera e estável. Isto possibilitava a eles fazerem todas as vontades que os filhos queriam e que ele tinha se privado na infância.

O resultado é formarem jovens que não aprenderam a ouvir um NÃO como resposta. A negativa, que poderia servir como trava para o pequeno aprender com a vida, foi excluída do seu dicionário, resultando também...

c) Pessoas que não sabem o que é perder

Sabe aquele moleque dono da bola, que os outros garotos só chamavam para a pelada por conta disso? Ou mesmo faziam amizade com o cara só porque ele tinha um videogame que todos não tinham e queriam jogar? Pois é, para que todos se divertissem, acabavam dando um 'boi', deixando-o fazer alguns gols, ganhar algumas partidas, você sabe...

Esse cara não conviveu com o significado da palavra perder. Não teve que aprender com a derrota. A vida pra ele é um eterno videogame, é só pegar alguns truques no youtube que você vai passar de fase. Se der game over, basta apertar o continue. Quando ele se depara com uma derrota que não consegue mudá-la, fica extremamente frustrado.

d) Eu sou mais especial que os outros

Se os seus pais tinham por objetivo uma remuneração financeira descente pelo seu trabalho duro, a geração Y torna-se muito mais ambiciosa no quesito carreira. Querem fazer aquilo que gostam e ainda ganhar bem com isso.

Para chegar ao topo, não há paciência de galgar empregos merdas e subordinação. Se você aprendeu desde a infância que é especial, chegou a hora do mundo demostrar isto a você.

Agora pensa: se todos realmente acham que são especiais, que merecem o melhor dos cargos rapidamente e sem o menor esforço, será que o mercado de trabalho está preparado para tantos gênios assim? Com tantos líderes, vai ter comandados suficientes para todos eles?

Enquanto os mais velhos acreditavam que muitos anos de trabalho duro poderiam render uma grande carreira, muitos da geração Z acreditam que uma grande carreira é o destino natural para sua vida, basta escolher o caminho a seguir e esperar que as coisas aconteçam.

Um reflexo disso está na observação que o comentarista da rádio CBN, Max Gehringer, fez sobre contratações no mercado de trabalho: "Antigamente, precisava entrevistar 5 pessoas de começo de carreira para achar 1 ideal para a vaga. Hoje, falo com 50, e nem assim, encontro a pessoa ideal. O jovem quer escolher a empresa e não que a empresa escolha ele."

Esses foram os componentes que transformaram membros dessa geração em pessoas infelizes.

Uma geração infeliz

Membros da geração Z tiveram a sensação de possibilidade ilimitada. Ao invés do conforto das possibilidades proporcionarem uma vida melhor, isso deixou-os sentir-se tremendamente esperançosos sobre as decisões da vida adulta, sua carreira, até o ponto em que os objetivos de um céu de brigadeiro de prosperidade segura que seus pais tanto apontavam não vieram.

Esta equação entre poder tudo e ser especial tinha criado um problema demasiadamente grande a se revolver nesta geração: a infelicidade.

Tudo isso por uma simples fórmula:

Felicidade = Realidade - Expectativas

A coisa funciona de uma maneira bastante simples. Quando a realidade da vida de alguém é melhor do que eles esperavam, ele fica feliz. Quando a realidade acaba por ser pior do que as expectativas, torna-se infeliz.

Isto leva a outros atributos da geração Z.

Uma geração que não consegue ter foco na vida

Com a internet, você pode aprender qualquer coisa a qualquer hora, basta ver um tutorial, passar 10 minutos na frente do seu monitor e voilá, tornou-se um especialista no assunto. Você não tem tempo (nem saco) para dedicar-se em uma coisa só, por um longo período. Logo, abandona.

Da mesma forma como o conhecimento vem de maneira rápida, ele esvazia-se no mesmo instante. Você até aprende a fazer de tudo um pouco, mas estas pílulas de conhecimento não criarão raízes e deixarão profundidade em você. O resultado é que você não conseguirá ser realmente foda em nada se não se especializar.

A falta de foco e o fato de fazerem tudo ao mesmo tempo cria várias lacunas na geração Z.

Uma geração onde todos são bem sucedidos e felizes

As redes sociais (facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat, etc) criaram um precipício entre a realidade do nosso cotidiano e aquilo que queremos passar para as outras pessoas. Basta dar uma zapeada nelas e você verá fotos bonitas, ambientes perfeitos, pessoas extremamente inteligentes (e frases fodas), uma galera feliz, vivendo coisas fantásticas.

Quando o espectador observa estas imagens, cria um choque de realidade com sua vida comum, chata e simplória. A grama do vizinho sempre é a mais verde, os momentos que seus amigos passam são sempre os melhores. Não adianta o que faça, sua vida sempre será mais 'bosta' do que a dos colegas que compartilharam aquela foto foda no Instagram.

Para mudar este jogo, existem algumas coisas que membros da geração Z precisam aprender.

1# O Sucesso não vem rápido

O mundo não é tão fácil quanto um game de fases. Até chegar a fazer o que gosta (e ser bem remunerado por isso) você terá que se dedicar a fazer muita coisa que detesta.

Grandes carreiras consomem anos de suor, lágrimas e sangue para se construir. Até mesmo os gênios do empreendedorismo levaram décadas, erraram bastante, até terem uma ideia que realmente deu certo. Com o sucesso, eles ainda lidam diariamente com muito mais problemas do que louros da fama.

2# Aceite críticas

Paul Harvey, professor da Universidade de New Hampshire, nos Estados Unidos, fez uma pesquisa onde concluiu que esta geração tem "expectativas fora da realidade e uma grande resistência em aceitar críticas negativas" e "uma visão inflada sobre si mesmo".

Ele diz que "uma grande fonte de frustrações de pessoas com forte senso de grandeza são as expectativas não alcançadas. Elas geralmente se sentem merecedoras de respeito e recompensa que não estão de acordo com seus níveis de habilidade e esforço, e talvez não obtenham o nível de respeito e recompensa que estão esperando".

3# Veja se você tem senso de grandeza

Para aqueles contratando membros desta geração, Harvey sugere fazer a seguinte pergunta durante uma entrevista de emprego: "Você geralmente se sente superior aos seus colegas de trabalho/faculdade, e se sim, por quê?". Ele diz que "se o candidato responde sim para a primeira parte mas se enrola com o porquê, talvez haja um senso inflado de grandeza.

Isso é por que a percepção da grandeza é geralmente baseada num senso infundado de superioridade e merecimento. Eles são levados a acreditar, talvez por causa dos constantes e ávidos exercícios de construção de autoestima durante a infância, que eles são de alguma maneira especiais, mas na maioria das vezes faltam justificativas reais para essa convicção".

4# Mantenha sua ambição

Embora pareça um adjetivo negativo, ela é mais que necessária caso você queira buscar algo a mais na sua carreira ou na vida. Acomodar-se com as circunstâncias não fará você destacar-se no que faz. Ainda que você não saiba ao certo o que fazer, com tempo, ambição e determinação, isso virá a sua cabeça.

5# Você não é especial (ainda)

Embora você possa construir um império, tenha uma ideia genial, torne-se muito rico e famoso no que faz, agora você não passa de um jovem inexperiente sem muita coisa a oferecer. Trabalhe duro, dedique-se por um bom tempo e, quem sabe, você chega lá?

6# A grama do vizinho não é tão verde quanto você pensa

Esqueça o oba-oba das redes sociais em que mostram as pessoas sempre felizes e vivendo uma vida dos sonhos. Saiba que todas estas pessoas são igualmente indecisas como você, duvidando de suas potencialidades e frustradas. Se você se dedicar as suas coisas, não restará tempo para invejar os outros.

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Sports are a great way to be part of a team, stay in shape, and have fun. But you might find yourself wanting to quit a sport. This can happen for different reasons, such as:

Some of the excitement that you had for the sport is gone.

You're having a problem with a teammate or coach.

It's too much with homework and all your other responsibilities.

Things to Consider

Before quitting, think about what is making you want to quit. Talk to your parents or other trusted adult to see if making a change would make you want to stick with your sport.

For example:

If you feel tired or overwhelmed, try doing less of the sport or take something else off your schedule.

If there's an issue with a teammate or coach, try to work through it. Maybe talking to the teammate or the coach would help. Talk about the problem without blaming, and suggest ways to make the situation better.

If you're being bullied, either by the coach or a teammate, talk to your parent or other trusted adult. Brainstorm together about ways to deal with a bully. Tell an adult if the bullying continues so you can deal with it together. It's never OK to feel bullied.

If you don't like the sport anymore, try sticking it out for the season. Then, take a break. After a few months off, you may realize that you miss the sport after all!

If you feel like your parents want you to play more than you do, talk to them. Your parents want what's best for you, so telling them how you feel may help them see your point of view.

If You Do Quit

If you do make the decision to quit, find another sport or activity to try. You need at least 60 minutes a day of physical activity to stay fit and healthy. Luckily, there are many ways to stay active!

Date reviewed: March 2019

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Why Athletes Quit Sports and the Wrong Reasons to Stop Playing

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Why Athletes Quit Sports: What are the Right and Wrong Reasons to Quit?

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When Quitting Sports Is The Right Thing To Do
by Kim O'Rourke

Recently a star athlete from my area, on a Division 1 scholarship decided she no longer wanted to play. The word spread like wildfire and the question on everyone's mind was "How could Sara quit, why would she throw it all away?" Many of us watched her play since she was young and saw how diligently she worked to fulfill her dream of playing the sport she loved in college. As a Mom of college athletes, my reaction to the news was how brave she was for making such a difficult decision. It is not easy to realize that something you have pursued most of your life is no longer good for you.

We live in a culture that equates quitting with weakness and laziness, especially within sports. Inspirational quotes fill social media, "Winners never quit, and quitters never win." And while it's true hard work and perseverance can lead to great success, for some a previously sought-after goal can change. Yet the shame associated with quitting makes it extremely difficult for an athlete to walk away from something they were committed to achieving. After all, Hollywood defines heroes like Rocky, the Karate Kid, and Rudy as underdogs who never gave up until they achieved their goal. So, what are you if you are not a hero, a loser?

The Instagram post of Sara smiling as she signed her letter of commitment is still her profile picture. Like many of her teammates, she had been anticipating this moment and was proud of her accomplishment. Years of training and attending tournaments and ID camps across the country had paid off. But many athletes like Sara, are surprised that the commitment they made in high school was nothing like the intensity and competitive nature of college athletics. In a survey from 2019, the NCAA reported that college athletes spend approximately 30-44 hours a week on their sport. A typical day in the life of a D1 athlete may look something like this, 6am-8am lift, 8:30am-9am team meeting, 9am-2pm classes, 2pm-3pm film review, 3:30pm-6pm practice, 6pm-7pm recover/shower, 7pm-7:30pm team dinner and 8pm start homework. And this does not account for the days they spend hours on buses and overnights in hotels traveling to away games. Despite the time commitment involved many athletes would have it no other way. The bonds formed with teammates, the opportunity to play the sport they love, and the prestige of being a college athlete outweigh the drawbacks. But this is not true for everyone. The pressure to perform, fear of disappointing others, fatigue, and feeling of being stuck can affect mental health.

In her book "What Made Maddy Run" Kate Fagan, a former ESPN host, and New York Times best-selling author describes her experience as a freshman basketball player at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

"A month into my freshman year at CU, I began to dread practice. This is not an exaggeration; I once swallowed an entire bottle of iron pills in the hopes that I would become violently ill so I could be excused from that afternoon's session. Apparently, I believed that spending hours hunched over a toilet was more pleasant than being on the court." Fagan would go on to set a Big 12 Conference record by making 44 consecutive free throws during the 2002-03 season and was a perennial First-Team Academic Big 12 performer. But unfortunately, not every athlete's story has a happy ending.

Madison Holleran was a freshman at a prominent university on the East Coast who after her first semester desperately wanted to quit track, the sport for which she was recruited. She struggled with disappointing her family, teammates, and Coach but ultimately decided it was the only way for her to be happy again. After getting the courage to meet with her Coach and tell him how she felt, he offered her an option instead of quitting. He had seen many talented players feel the same way after their first semester freshman year only to later be grateful they didn't walk away. She could return slowly by just attending practices and not competing until she decided she was ready. On Jan. 17, 2014, Maddy Holleran jumped off the rooftop of a parking garage. Perfectionism, pressure, depression? It's hard to know exactly why Maddy chose to take her own life, but it was a tragic perfect storm that we are seeing repeated far too often. Earlier this month, Katie Meyer, the Stanford goalie, captain of her team, and soon-to-be graduate, took her life. Her parents, never saw it coming, but they acknowledge the incredible pressure student-athletes endure. "There is anxiety and there is stress to be perfect, to be the best, to be number one," Katie's mother, Gina Meyer, said, choking back tears during an interview on "TODAY" days after her daughter's death.
What Parents And Coaches Can Do To Help
Recently high-profile athletes deciding to no longer compete have made headlines. The world watched as the Olympic gymnast Simon Biles chose to step away from gymnastics to focus on her mental health. She has publicly spoken about her decision saying, "I wouldn't change anything for the world, I gave an outlet for athletes to speak up about their mental health and their well-being and learn that you can put yourself first as a person before the athlete." Her decision followed Naomi Osaka's choice to withdraw from tennis tournaments in order to protect her mental health. Naomi Osaka told reporters "I feel like for me, recently, like when I win, I don't feel happy. I feel more like a relief. And then when I lose, I feel very sad." Hopefully, their stories as well as the many other athletes who have made the choice to step away from their sport will help end the stigma associated with quitting.

My youngest daughter decided to stop playing club soccer in her junior year of high school. I knew she was anxious about telling us and afraid we would be disappointed. For a moment I thought about trying to convince her to stick it out, it would be her senior year and I was sure she would miss it. But I gave her a hug and told her it was okay, I understood. I wasn't surprised by her decision; she knew she didn't want to play in college, and lately, it seemed as if she wasn't enjoying playing anymore. As I had anticipation a few of the parents approached me to ask me why she was quitting, she was such a good player. They looked disappointed and I began to feel like I owed them an explanation. Their intentions were good, they were fond of my daughter, but I knew I needed to support her choice. She came home from school last week and informed us she was trying out for indoor track, a sport she has never done. I could tell she was excited and the smile on her face was enough to make me happy. While it's important to teach our kids the significance of not giving up when things become difficult, they also need to know that someone else's definition of success may be different than theirs and that is okay.

Kim O'Rourke is a soccer mom to three daughters who play on college and high school teams. She estimates that she has been to over 4,000 soccer games in the last 15 years. She tries to find humor in the crazy world of youth sports. She shares her stories about parenthood, health and relationships on her blog www.madcrazylife.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymadcrazylife/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymadcrazylife/

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When Quitting Sports Is The Right Thing To Do by Kim O'Rourke Recently a star athlete from my area, on a Division 1 scholarship decided she no longer wanted to play. The word spread like wildfire and the question on everyone's mind was "How could Sara quit, why would she throw it all away?"