precis #3 What does it mean to be 13 by Nancy gibbs

In nancy gibbs article, what does it mean to be 13, nancy claims that being 13 is the bridge into adulthood,the age of innocence, and adolescence. Nancy gibbs believe it is the age where children become your adults and demand more respect and start giving less. Many believe 13 is when parents should start guiding their children into the right direction, make suggestions, and these preteens are starting to make more descions.Many 13 year olds are exposed to adult material unlike oreteens years ago who were preparing to marry and start a family in a few years. Gibbs concludes her claim by saying over the years the idealism of being "13" is changing. Nancy gibbs intended audience are parents of 13 year old male and females because gibbs uses every day home situations, parent relationships, and even statistics.









1.)In your opinion what does it mean to be 13?





2.) Do you agree with Nancy gibbs claim that being "13" changes with each generation?

chunk # 3 (Pg. 127-210) The Culture of Fear

In Barry Glassner's final section of the book he continues to talk about the media's manipulation of our perception of fear and provoking tabloid stories and media stories. Glassner believes the media is focusing it's attention on events that rarely happen like metaphoric illnesses like "breast implants and plane crashes. Glassner believes that Plane crashes happen way less than everyday car crashes, the ratio for a plane crash is 1 in 4 million almost the same as the lottery. He believes the media should focus on global issues like , homelessness, poverty, education, guns, hunger, and preventable diseases. Glassner believes are media is manipulating Americans like a poison. We walk around afraid of each other, hallowen, men of color, killer kids, and monster moms. Glassner blames the media and tabloids for the un-needed fear and anxiety many Americans face each and everyday. We give money to increase airport security after a plane crash instead of focusing on the most important issue of all that affects a tremendous amount of Americans healthcare, and diseases that kill many children in America daily. The media is corrupting Americans we fear aliens, crack babies, and roadrage. Glassner believes most of are money and labor goes into the culture of fear itself.

Questions:
Do you believe that Barry Glassner use of statistics takes away from the valid points in the book or add?

Do you think the media is to fully blame for are perception of fear or do you believe we live in a corrupt society and there are others to blame?

Sarah Palin by Nancy Gibbs precis #2

In this article Nancy Gibbs claims "Sarah Palin" Came into the political war seeming like an average soccer mom, but she was no girl next door with a family "made for reality t.v." Gibbs is sceptical about Palins true intentions and undercover life. Palin seemingly perfect came in and started culture wars and this mysterious women unraveled and people wonder what was her purpose, was it for publicity, a joke, her true intention are hidden. She was suppose to rescue republicans by having a runner up lady and a potential black president. She was the supposedly winning ticket for the republicans seeming like the perfect soccer mom to try to relate to everyday average moms to win over a vote. Gibbs support her claim by talking about ever aspect of the campaign when Palin mysteriously came out of nowhere and every detail of her unwrapping life. Gibbs intended audience was for people who watched the political campaign and wondered what was Palins true intentions.

Question:
what do you think Sarah Palins true intentions where?

Question:
What was your view about the republican campaign do you feel Sarah Palin made a tremendous contribution or do you believe she is the reason the democratic party won the election?