Assignment task: Read through the USDA recommendations for a balanced diet and First Lady Michelle Obama's school lunch movement. Healthy eating has gained significant traction in recent history; however, the obesity epidemic, especially in children, remains. Poverty can affect a child's development. Consider the impact of being a child living in poverty and having no other choice but the school lunch as your food option. Could you maintain a healthy lifestyle? How might this impact other areas of your development?
Discuss the following
Do we have a social responsibility to improve the quality of school lunches or does outside intervention take away from the school's ability to educate students to make healthy choices?
Examine this idea, making sure to address the connection between poverty and obesity, as well as how this issue might impact a child's overall healthy development during childhood.
Early adulthood is an important stage in our development. As we transition into adult life, many challenges await us. For many of us, this in the time that we begin the search for lasting relationships, including our potential marriage partner. However, there is some debate over whether or not emerging adults are ready for such a long-term commitment.
Read New Research Says Living Together Before Marriage Doesn't Lead To Divorce. For decades the research on cohabitating has been dismal, but recent studies paint a different picture. The author of this article states that, "[t]he problem is that the couples are settling down at an earlier age, and settling down too young is what leads to divorce." Do you agree?
Now that you've had a chance to read about the potential long term effects of cohabitating, reflect on pros and cons and discuss each the following
Explain your position on cohabitation before marriage (either for or against) during early adulthood.
Defend your position with information about the social development and maturity of this age group.
Would your position change if the cohabitants were in their 60's? Explain.
Make sure to back up your position with facts from the module Learning Activities as well as your own research on cohabitation. You may also use anecdotal examples from your own life experience, but make sure to focus mostly on current research and facts. Cite any outside sources used.