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In our discussion, we conversed about how in “The Giving Tree” the relationship between the boy and the tree seemed to be extremely one-sided. The boy would do nothing but take from the tree for all his selfish needs until there was nothing left of the tree. In all of this the tree continued to give because as long as the boy was happy she was happy. In this day and age, people  take what we have for granted and abusive the gifts and people put in our lives. I feel as though, God put many people in our lives as gifts and as lessons, even if one was not religious it is good for people to realize which people are in their lives for a reason. This story shows how in our generation all we do is expect things without returning the favor and appreciating all we have.

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During our discussion, we talked about easily things come to us in todays day and age. Mainly us teenagers, but also almost everyone at this time. We take for granted what others had to fight to get. We discussed how greedy the boy came to be and then he finally started to become grateful for the tree. When the boy was younger, he wanted much more simple things. But, as he got into his teen and adult years, he started taking more and more from the tree to the point where it had almost nothing left. All the tree did was give and give to the boy because if the boy was happy, the tree was happy. The tree had almost a paternal love for the boy as it would give itself up just for the boy to be satisfied. This exhibits that people should not take for granted what is so easily handed to them and start being more appreciative of what they have.

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In our discussion we talked about how unappreciative people today can be. The boy was given exactly what he needed to succeed in life but still had no gratitude. Not only that, but the tree gave up everything. This is symbolic for man’s relationship with nature. We take resources without thinking about the impact, even if it destroys entire ecosystems.

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During our group discussion we talked about how in our generation we are handed things. How we don’t have to work very hard to earn what we want and take it for granted. In The Giving Tree the tree was very selfless towards the little boy and gave him anything so he would be happy. The boy was never thankful for the tree until he grew up. As the boy got older he started be thankful for what the tree gave him. The author conveys the message that when people grow older they are more thankful for things and people in their life.

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In our discussion we talked about how the tree and the young boy had a one-sided relationship. During the story, the tree gives up everything for the young boy to be happy while the boy takes her for granted. This is showing how people are very materialistic and don’t appreciate nature for all that it does for us. In today’s world, people always want want want and never appreciate all that others do for them. Overall, I believe this story is giving a different perspective on nature and how much it does for us, even if people aren’t as appreciative as they should be.

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In our discussion we talked about how greedy people in todays day of age. People don’t have to make a lot of sacrifices for what they have, so they are more selfish and continue to take more than what the deserved. In “The Giving Tree” the tree was very selfless and would give the boy anything he wanted. However, the boy was ungrateful for what the tree gave him and always wanted more. This exhibits how people take advantage of natural resources and nature.

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During our discussion, we agreed that humanity can be selfish the older and less carefree we become. In the beginning, the boy was just having fun with a big tree, however, the older he got the less he played. When he returned all he’d do is complain about what he wants and how he doesn’t have it. In response to his sadness, the tree gave a part of himself away over and over until he had nothing else to give. After years of the boy’s constant unhappiness, the boy came back as an old man. They spoke with one another and learned that they both had nothing to give. This goes to show how a person’s selfishness can outweigh the care of another person’s happiness.

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In our group we discussed how when we are younger we find happiness in the small things because we have nothing to compare it to but as we grow up we get more greedy as time goes on and just start to take from everyone and everything. When we get greedy we are more focused on materialistic things and don’t really consider what or who we may be hurting in the process. We also discussed how self sacrifice is a very meaningful thing considering how someone or something is willing to give all of them just to benefit someone else and make them happy. The American Dream we discussed is mostly about making money and just thinking about ways to benefit yourself and not the country as a whole. The last thing we discussed is how most resources we take from nature for our use of materialistic things.

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In our discussion we talked about the relation between human and nature, the selfish tendencies of humanity, and the greed that comes with age. Humanity is almost always taking from nature, as seen from the boy taking everything from the tree until it is just a stump. If the boy were to give the tree water, or nutrients, the tree would’ve grown and been able to give more to the boy. Relationships need to be a two-way street for both sides to thrive. We also talked about how the boy continued to get more and more greedy throughout his life. When he was young, he only cared about the happiness he got from being with the tree, but when he grows older, he loses the desire for happiness and only strives for greed despite how badly it hurts the tree. This is seen in humanity, as we see people lose their regard for morals in exchange for money.

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During our discussion we talked about how selfless the tree was. Whenever the boy would ask for something from the tree he would receive it. The boy was selfish, you can see that in the world with people destroying nature for our own benefits.  We thought that the tree boy should’ve given something in return even it it was just going to be water. It shows how people get more needy as they grow, always wanting more then they should have. The tree was caring and we thought that if she was asked to give more again she would. You can tell that the message is don’t overtake from others.

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I thought the use of “The Giving Tree” for all the discussions was very effective in showing everybody’s thoughts and opinions. We discussed a lot about how people take from nature and how the relationship between nature and humanity is very one-sided. It felt good to get our thoughts all out and to be hearing how everyone thought similarly about different questions. I feel that the message of this story is that people shouldn’t give everything away when there is nothing being given back.

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We talked about how humanity is selfish and grim more than kind and giving. In this book us humans were described as greedy and selfish as time went on. Another is our one sided relationship with our forests and ecosystems. Humans always take too much and never give back. Next is the boy in the book, he could have repaid the tree with water or more seeds to keep her company when she was alone. Instead the boy kept taking and taking till no more was left to give from the tree. In conclusion, this perfectly demonstrates how humans treat our ecosystems and resources.

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In our discussion, through this book, we have learned a great amount of characteristics of both man and nature. We learned that as man grows older, he wants more in contrast to nature who will keep on giving and not receiving. I think the message for this story is to find a balance between man and nature otherwise, it would tip over and one will fall. With a balance, both can prosper.

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We discussed how most people are never satisfied. Each time the boy came back to the tree, he asked for more without giving anything to the tree in return. The tree sacrificed everything so the boy could have a good life. All the tree wanted was the boy to spend some time with her. We also discussed that the tree relies on the boy for happiness and never said no to the boy’s requests. The alternate ending shows that culture rapidly changes, and the change can be good thing. All in all, we learned that this relationship should have been a two way in giving. It also shows how people don’t appreciate all of the resources they are given.

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During our discussion we talked about how our generation never has to really sacrifice anything for what we want or need. We also take advantage of our the time we have, such as the older you get the more responsibilities you have so just enjoy being a kid and just live life. In The Giving Tree the tree just gives and gives to the boy because it makes her happy, but the more she gives the less she has left for herself. The boy only came when he needed what she had and he didn’t and as he got older he realized that he wasn’t able to give back to her and understood how much she did for him. Therefore, leads to the message of how people can take life and its recourses for granted.

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In our group we discussed how today in the world, we as people are selfish and take more than we give. The boy in the story is selfish and keeps coming back for more, expecting the tree to give it’s all for him. Whereas, the tree obliges and gives the selfish boy everything he needs, sacrifice itself in the process. This directly correlates with the world today and how the human race is not concerned with the well being of nature or other things, and how we take what we want and almost never gives back. You can also take from the tree that it is okay to give as long as you set healthy boundaries, making yourself able to give when needed. The book also represented life and how we change with age. The boy started out young and was always active and excited to do anything. As he aged, he started having less fun and started focusing more on the hardships of life until eventually he was an old man who was tired and upset. This teaches us to enjoy life while we can and to be appreciative for things more often.

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An important key factor of this book would be that the boy kept taking and taking rather than thinking of the tree and giving back. It reflects on humanity today, all humans do is take, take, take. Rather than give back to the earth. Another important key factor that our group talked about was to set healthy boundaries, to make sure not just to take, but also to give. Kindness should be given both ways rather than just one, because if it’s only one way, then it is not kindness. The author’s message of this story is to think about others. Instead of taking and taking, humans should also give back. People can’t give if they can’t get a little back in return. If they don’t get something in return, they will shrink and run out of what they have left to give.

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In our group we discussed how in todays day of age we are just handed everything to us and we don’t have to constantly work to earn what we truly deserve. This relates back to the Giving Tree, she is always giving to the boy whenever he asks for something, she so kindly gives it to him to make the young boy happy and he never is thankful for her until he grows older and comes to the realization of how much she did for him.  This conveys back to the message of when one grows old they become more thankful of the little things.