Couple pleads guilty to sex with 9 years old son
A Sydney couple have pleaded guilty to having sex with their nine-year-old son and putting footage of it online.
A court has heard the child, now 10, was repeatedly abused by his parents in their Peakhurst home in south Sydney last year.
His 48-year-old mother has pleaded guilty to sexual intercourse with a person under 10 and charges of committing an act of indecency.
In Central Local Court five other charges against her - including concealing a serious offence - were dropped.
The child's 56-year-old father has also pleaded guilty to charges that include having sex with a child under 10 and posting video footage online.
The couple will remain in custody until they are sentenced in the District Court.
They are banned from contacting the child.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Smiley =)
Smile when you have nothing to do. Smile makes you feel better. That's what I believe, but sadly, I did not practice that. I am emotional, and even a very little thing will make me unhappy. This has direct effect to others too. So, I don't want this. I need to do better. Maybe I should stop and look around, try to let myself relax and calm down before I continue my works. My feelings and mood everyday are so random, until I don't know how to get along with myself. Exam is already around the corner. I should have put all my attention on revision, but I have not even started yet! Well, what is happening to you, my dear fei wen?
Everything do not run smoothly today. Early in the morning, not very sure is it in the morning, I put my file on top of the mountain of my books on my table, and it just happen to fell down. I was shocked and frustrated! Okay, the same kind of situation did not happen only once, but it kept on happening when I went back to my room after class. The whole thing fall again, and I was really really disturb at that time. haiz..............
Some more, I got a headache when I was doing Specialist Maths' directed investigation this afternoon. I do not have the idea to do that particular part of the question. I was forcing myself to finish the work. At that time, I felt like I need to go upstairs to have a nap or to take a rest so that the motivation could come easily to me after the rest. But, everyone is doing their works. I would probably feel guilty to stop myself from continue working. I should not compare myself to the others and I should not put so many pressure on myself because that would make my life hard. Ya, I know that but what to do? How could I change this kind of thinking? Maybe I will get along with it better as time goes on...
Recently I have been so down and emotional. I should cheer myself up then. Let's get out from it! haha.... =)
Let's smile, my friend. ^.^ Laughing will probably better, haha.....
Well, that's all. See you guys next round. Bye~
Sunday, May 23, 2010
23th May 2010
Well, it is weekend's time again. My exam is around the corner, and I should work harder this time. I should not play too much. To all classmates and cousemates, I would like to wish you all the best. Add oil ya and I believe everyone can hit their targets if there are efforts in the process. There is nothing impossible. Success can only be achieved through hardship and strong will power. There is nothing called LUCK! All in all, gambateh my friends! Let's work together and fly over to Australia. ^.^
Television-Argumentative Essay Final Draft
In the present age of technology, television has been widely used as the most common telecommunication tool between an individual and the rest of the world. “It is estimated that more than ninety per cent of households in developed countries have at least one television set.” (Sharif 1999, p.34) According to American Time Use Survey (2003), it is found that population nowadays are spending a huge portion of time watching television programmes rather than other leisure and sports activities. As a result, there are concerns arrived from many parties such as the psychologists and parents to urge the responsible authority to take this issue seriously so that prompt actions can be taken to solve the problems. Some mention that extensive television viewing will contribute to various harmful consequences, but I strongly believe that television viewing has the capacity to invite benefits to the viewers such as improvement on global knowledge, introduction of additional dimension to learning and entertainment.
First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).
On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).
In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).
As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.
First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).
On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).
In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).
As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Mood
My mood is pretty okay today, still a little bit fluctuating, but it is just okay after all. I am easily influenced by others, through words, expression, behaviour and so on. Although I want to be more strong and tough so that I can find myself easier and not to be so easily influenced by others, I have not come to that stage yet. I am still circling around the same place. I need to proceed. Ya... I need to go to search for what I want.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
I hate today!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate today! I just hate today! Too many reasons.... I don't know why.... I am not motivated today...many things make me feel tired and bad. Haiz.......
I turned into a pessimistic person today. I evolved into another person that was unhappy and emotional. Today, I was totally different from the past. Like what my roommate said to me just now, I talked in the way that was very different from what I used to before. Weird thinking.... I think negatively in many matters today, maybe I experienced too many unlucky and bad things today. Even though I want to cheer up myself with different approaches, I failed to do that. I end up making myself even more down and unhappy! Too bad.....
Stress. I am loaded with too much stress, I guess. But I hate myself for being so weak. It was only a little matter, but I often take every matter seriously, and this add on to my burden. This made me unhappy. No satisfaction today that I could found. I tried to, I really tried, but it did not come up to my mind. Again, I am weird.
Can someone cheer me up? Argh............help me!
huh~
I think I better go to sleep now. Bye.
Being so emotional is not my way. I should stop it. Okay, I try to.
Good night.
I turned into a pessimistic person today. I evolved into another person that was unhappy and emotional. Today, I was totally different from the past. Like what my roommate said to me just now, I talked in the way that was very different from what I used to before. Weird thinking.... I think negatively in many matters today, maybe I experienced too many unlucky and bad things today. Even though I want to cheer up myself with different approaches, I failed to do that. I end up making myself even more down and unhappy! Too bad.....
Stress. I am loaded with too much stress, I guess. But I hate myself for being so weak. It was only a little matter, but I often take every matter seriously, and this add on to my burden. This made me unhappy. No satisfaction today that I could found. I tried to, I really tried, but it did not come up to my mind. Again, I am weird.
Can someone cheer me up? Argh............help me!
huh~
I think I better go to sleep now. Bye.
Being so emotional is not my way. I should stop it. Okay, I try to.
Good night.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Television-Argumentative Essay #2
In this day and age of technology, television has been widely used as the most common telecommunication tool between an individual and the rest of the world. “It is estimated that more than ninety per cent of households in developed countries have at least one television set.” (Sharif 1999, p.34) According to American Time Use Survey (2003), it is found that population nowadays were spending a huge portion of time watching television programmes rather than other leisure and sports activities. As a result, there were concerns arrived from many parties such as the psychologists and parents to urge the responsible authority to take this issue seriously so that prompt actions can be taken to solve the problems. Some mention that extensive television viewing will contribute to various harmful consequences, but I strongly believe that television viewing has the capacity to invite benefits to the viewers such as improvement on global knowledge, introduction of additional
dimension to learning and entertainment mean.
First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).
On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).
In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).
As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.
dimension to learning and entertainment mean.
First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).
On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).
In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).
As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.
Television-Argumentative Essay #1
In this day and age of technology, television has been widely used as the most common telecommunication tool between an individual with the rest of the world. “It is estimated that more than ninety per cent of households in developed countries have at least one television set.” (Sharif 1999, p.34) According to American Time Use Survey (2003), it is found that population nowadays were spending a huge portion of time watching television programmes rather than other leisure and sports activities. As a result, there were concerns arrived from many parties such as the psychologists and parents to urge the responsible authority to take this issue seriously so that prompt actions can be taken to solve the problems. Some mention that extensive television viewing will contribute to various harmful consequences, but I strongly believe that television viewing has got the capacity to invite benefits to the viewers such as improvement on global knowledge, introduction of additional dimension to learning and entertainment mean.
First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).
On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).
In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).
As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.
First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).
On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).
In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).
As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Fei Wen
Again I am in my blog. Nothing to say, but just to share my photos here^^ I have actually gone through a hard time this week. Argh.... it is torturing... it was about my academic perfomance. Well, I have try my best and put my very best effort to hit my target...hopefully it will give my warm reward =)
K, enough...
Time for my photos time...yay!
Nice-looking girl! haha^^
Here are some photos taken by me at common room recently... It looked like I am happy and really enjoying myself =)........
I can be quite emotional sometimes...but I always hope that it will not happen so frequently....=.=''
This was the time I spent with my family members at Morib. I have had a nice afternoon there...and it was very relax~ I like it very much! muackxxx......
This is my sister^^
yay^^ I like this picture so much....
My brothers~ long time dint see them ady...cuz i dint go bec home for quite long time... actually 2 or 3 weeks only lar...haha...bt feel like very long time ady...
What does it look like huh? haha...an egg? ^^
*Jie* represents my sister whereas *Wen* is me! nice one.....
Play on the beach was fun!
Okaylah...It has come to the time for me to rest. See u all next round =)bye bye muackxxxx **
K, enough...
Time for my photos time...yay!
Nice-looking girl! haha^^
Here are some photos taken by me at common room recently... It looked like I am happy and really enjoying myself =)........
I can be quite emotional sometimes...but I always hope that it will not happen so frequently....=.=''
This was the time I spent with my family members at Morib. I have had a nice afternoon there...and it was very relax~ I like it very much! muackxxx......
This is my sister^^
yay^^ I like this picture so much....
My brothers~ long time dint see them ady...cuz i dint go bec home for quite long time... actually 2 or 3 weeks only lar...haha...bt feel like very long time ady...
What does it look like huh? haha...an egg? ^^
*Jie* represents my sister whereas *Wen* is me! nice one.....
Play on the beach was fun!
Okaylah...It has come to the time for me to rest. See u all next round =)bye bye muackxxxx **
Monday, May 10, 2010
Final Version of Junk Food Essay
In everyday life, the consumption of junk food such as takeaway foods, pre-packaged meals, and sugary snack foods seems to be a part of children and youth’s life recently. Generally, junk food refers to any food that is perceived to be unhealthy and of low nutritional value (Smith 2005). With the increase in availability and consumption of junk food by Australian schoolchildren, the nutritional value of food eaten has been falling progressively over the past 30 years (Weekend News 2005). The issue of sale of junk food has always been debated among the school communities across the country. I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as it leads to childhood obesity, negative health consequences and litter problems.
First and foremost, over consumption on junk food is likely to increase the cases of obesity especially among children and youth. “Central University researcher Professor Steven Reynolds said that by offering foods high in fat and sugar, school canteens are actually contributing to the problem of youth weight gain.” (Weekend News 2005, p.6) Research shows that the proportion of overweight population is expanding in Australia due to the over intake of junk food. Obesity is seen to be a serious case as it may lead to heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers. The problem is made worse by the fact that most young people do not get enough physical activity (Weekend News 2005).
Besides, the sale of junk food in school canteens is partly responsible for the negative impacts on health among youth nowadays. According to Tran in Weekend News (2005), Dental Association is urging state governments to prohibit the sale of soft drinks in schools because of a decline in the dental health of Australia’s primary-school children. Furthermore, students may not get the nutrients needed for healthy development and growth with the intake of junk food. In The Food Show (2005), Caputo, a child psychologist said that junk foods are often loaded with chemical addictives, many of which can trigger behavior problems, such as hyperactivity and poor concentration.
In addition, fast food packaging is the major contributor to litter problems especially in schools. We should take this issue seriously as litter is a safety and health hazard to the community. As a result of increasing troubles with litter, school authorities nowadays have to spend more on cleaning costs, and this will indirectly involve an opportunity cost as the spending can initially be used on maintenance projects that benefit the schools. Also, litter may spoil the image of our communities. Thus, there is a need to urge an immediate ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens. Smith in Family Journal (2005) discusses that schools that have cut down the sale of junk foods have consequently reduced their litter problems.
In a nutshell, I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as soon as possible as junk food has always been blamed for various negative outcomes such as childhood obesity, decreasing health level and litter problems. Besides the effort to ban the sale of junk food in school canteens, parents should take the responsibility as well as to encourage their children to take moderate and balanced diets. Schools can also play a key role in changing the diets of young people by educating them about good nutrition and promoting good eating habits through healthy food policies. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore, we should tackle this problem immediately before it turns into a global crisis.
First and foremost, over consumption on junk food is likely to increase the cases of obesity especially among children and youth. “Central University researcher Professor Steven Reynolds said that by offering foods high in fat and sugar, school canteens are actually contributing to the problem of youth weight gain.” (Weekend News 2005, p.6) Research shows that the proportion of overweight population is expanding in Australia due to the over intake of junk food. Obesity is seen to be a serious case as it may lead to heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers. The problem is made worse by the fact that most young people do not get enough physical activity (Weekend News 2005).
Besides, the sale of junk food in school canteens is partly responsible for the negative impacts on health among youth nowadays. According to Tran in Weekend News (2005), Dental Association is urging state governments to prohibit the sale of soft drinks in schools because of a decline in the dental health of Australia’s primary-school children. Furthermore, students may not get the nutrients needed for healthy development and growth with the intake of junk food. In The Food Show (2005), Caputo, a child psychologist said that junk foods are often loaded with chemical addictives, many of which can trigger behavior problems, such as hyperactivity and poor concentration.
In addition, fast food packaging is the major contributor to litter problems especially in schools. We should take this issue seriously as litter is a safety and health hazard to the community. As a result of increasing troubles with litter, school authorities nowadays have to spend more on cleaning costs, and this will indirectly involve an opportunity cost as the spending can initially be used on maintenance projects that benefit the schools. Also, litter may spoil the image of our communities. Thus, there is a need to urge an immediate ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens. Smith in Family Journal (2005) discusses that schools that have cut down the sale of junk foods have consequently reduced their litter problems.
In a nutshell, I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as soon as possible as junk food has always been blamed for various negative outcomes such as childhood obesity, decreasing health level and litter problems. Besides the effort to ban the sale of junk food in school canteens, parents should take the responsibility as well as to encourage their children to take moderate and balanced diets. Schools can also play a key role in changing the diets of young people by educating them about good nutrition and promoting good eating habits through healthy food policies. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore, we should tackle this problem immediately before it turns into a global crisis.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Argumentative Essay #2
In everyday life, the consumption on junk food such as takeaway foods, pre-packaged meals, and sugary snack foods seems to be a part of children and youth’s life nowadays. Generally, junk food refers to any food that is perceived to be unhealthy and of low nutritional value (Smith 2005). With the increase in availability and consumption of junk food by Australian schoolchildren, the nutritional value of food eaten has been falling progressively over the past 30 years (Weekend News 2005). The issue on sale of junk food has always been debated among the school communities across the country. I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as it leads to childhood obesity, negative health consequences and litter problems.
First or foremost, over consumption on junk food is likely to increase the cases of obesity especially among children and youth. “Central University researcher Professor Steven Reynolds said that by offering foods high in fat and sugar, school canteens are actually contributing to the problem of youth weight gain.” (Weekend News 2005, p.6) Research shows that the proportion of overweight population is expanding in Australia due to the over intake of junk food. Obesity is seen to be a serious case as it may lead to heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers. The problem is made worse by the fact that most young people do not get enough physical activity (Weekend News 2005).
Besides, the sale of junk food in school canteens is partly responsible for the negative impacts on health among youth nowadays. According to Tran in Weekend News (2005), Dental Association is urging state governments to prohibit the sale of soft drinks in schools because of a decline in the dental health of Australia’s primary-school children. Furthermore, students may not get the nutrients needed for healthy development and growth with the intake of junk food. In The Food Show (2005), Caputo, a child psychologist said that junk foods are often loaded with chemical addictives, many of which can trigger behavior problems, such as hyperactivity and poor concentration.
In addition, fast food packaging is the major contributor to litter problems especially in schools. We should take this issue seriously as litter is a safety and health hazard to the community. As a result of increasing troubles with litter, school authorities nowadays have to spend more on cleaning costs, and this will indirectly involve an opportunity cost as the spending can initially be used on maintenance projects that benefit the schools. Also, litter may spoil the image of our communities. Thus, there is a need to urge an immediate ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens. Smith in Family Journal (2005) discusses that schools that have cut down the sale of junk foods have consequently reduced their litter problems.
In a nutshell, I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as soon as possible as junk food has always been blamed for various negative outcomes such as childhood obesity, decreasing health level and litter problems. Besides the effort to ban the sale of junk food in school canteens, parents should take the responsibility as well as to encourage their children to take moderate and balanced diets. Schools can also play a key role in changing the diets of young people by educating them about good nutrition and promoting good eating habits through healthy food policies. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore, we should tackle this problem immediately before it turns into a global crisis.
First or foremost, over consumption on junk food is likely to increase the cases of obesity especially among children and youth. “Central University researcher Professor Steven Reynolds said that by offering foods high in fat and sugar, school canteens are actually contributing to the problem of youth weight gain.” (Weekend News 2005, p.6) Research shows that the proportion of overweight population is expanding in Australia due to the over intake of junk food. Obesity is seen to be a serious case as it may lead to heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers. The problem is made worse by the fact that most young people do not get enough physical activity (Weekend News 2005).
Besides, the sale of junk food in school canteens is partly responsible for the negative impacts on health among youth nowadays. According to Tran in Weekend News (2005), Dental Association is urging state governments to prohibit the sale of soft drinks in schools because of a decline in the dental health of Australia’s primary-school children. Furthermore, students may not get the nutrients needed for healthy development and growth with the intake of junk food. In The Food Show (2005), Caputo, a child psychologist said that junk foods are often loaded with chemical addictives, many of which can trigger behavior problems, such as hyperactivity and poor concentration.
In addition, fast food packaging is the major contributor to litter problems especially in schools. We should take this issue seriously as litter is a safety and health hazard to the community. As a result of increasing troubles with litter, school authorities nowadays have to spend more on cleaning costs, and this will indirectly involve an opportunity cost as the spending can initially be used on maintenance projects that benefit the schools. Also, litter may spoil the image of our communities. Thus, there is a need to urge an immediate ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens. Smith in Family Journal (2005) discusses that schools that have cut down the sale of junk foods have consequently reduced their litter problems.
In a nutshell, I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as soon as possible as junk food has always been blamed for various negative outcomes such as childhood obesity, decreasing health level and litter problems. Besides the effort to ban the sale of junk food in school canteens, parents should take the responsibility as well as to encourage their children to take moderate and balanced diets. Schools can also play a key role in changing the diets of young people by educating them about good nutrition and promoting good eating habits through healthy food policies. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore, we should tackle this problem immediately before it turns into a global crisis.
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