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Marketing to Children

By Harout Topoushkhanian (Grade 10S – AGBU Tarouhy-Hovagimian Sec. School) Teacher: Mrs. Rosine Tchelderian People advertise their products so that other people will know about them, and how they can improve one’s life. Advertising companies have started targeting children by advertising toys, food, harmful products, and other things; but is this acceptable? Advertising to children … Continue reading Marketing to Children

Should parents push their kids into extracurricular activities such as music or sport?

Christian DerArakelian (Grade 10S) Teacher: Mrs. Rosine Tchelderian Students should be involved in extracurricular activities in order to learn new things, make new friends, overcome stress, and induce happiness in their lives. In addition, playing an instrument, dancing, or playing a sport motivates the student to discover his/her talents. Extracurricular activities have many advantages for … Continue reading Should parents push their kids into extracurricular activities such as music or sport?

Should parents pay for good grades?

By Narine Perla Seraydarian (Grade 10S) Teacher: Mrs. Rosine Tchelderian  Nowadays, students are struggling in school. They need motivation to improve their performance. As a result, parents are financially rewarding them, encouraging them to get higher grades and do their best at school. Personally, I’m against paying for good grades; this method teaches students that … Continue reading Should parents pay for good grades?

Modern Technology

By Aline Bedoyan (Grade 10S) Teacher: Mrs. Rosine Tchelderian  Every step taken or decision made involves technology. Technology is the foundation of living that accompanies us everywhere, every time. Nowadays, various fields such as medical, educational,  agricultural, and industrial are based on technology. This leaves us hanging whether technology has a positive of negative impact … Continue reading Modern Technology

Should children’s beauty pageants be banned?

By Jessy Dishakjian (Grade 10S) Teacher: Mrs. Rosine Tchelderian  Beauty contest is a competition where women are mostly judged by their physical beauty. Nowadays, this beauty contest has evolved so rapidly that children have entered this line. Children’s beauty pageant focuses on the external beauty of the children instead of their internal values, as a … Continue reading Should children’s beauty pageants be banned?

Should parents push their kids into extracurricular activities such as music or sport?

By Vana Georgian (Grade 10S) Teacher: Mrs. Rosine Tchelderian For each child there is a different answer and for each family a different story. There are many parents who push their kids into extracurricular activities such as music and sport; however,  some parents are against pushing their kids for many reasons. According to some parents, … Continue reading Should parents push their kids into extracurricular activities such as music or sport?