Life Happens

My family's position: Make $65,000/year
Parents both work and recieve health insurance through work.
Family consists of a wife, husband, 17 year old son, and a 4 year old daughter.

My feelings during the budgeting process were that of frustration because it was hard to decide what to spend the money I made on.  Another problem was deciding what things I could live without.  I wanted to make sure I had enough cash to purchase basic necessities, but still have atleast $1000 left to put into saving for a rainy day.  I also wanted to take some of the $1000 and place that into a 401K so that I would have some money for retirement.  Along with that left over $1000 I want to place that into a college savings fund for my children.

One difficult decison I was forced to make was deciding on wether or not to send my kids to a public school, which would cost me nothing, or to a private school, which would be costly, but would give my kids a religious education and more one on one learing.  Making the sacrifice of not sending my children to a public school helps me to save money and have some to put into my childrens' college savings fund.  Another tough decision to make was wether or not to purchase the more costly health insurance or the cheaper one.  When it came down to it, I decided to go with the more expensive health insurance because the copays are cheaper and in the long run I would be saving myself money because with two kids there more likely to be sick or injured so there would be more frequent doctor visits which would lead to more copays. 

Functionalist Perspective On Groups

From a functionalist perspective I think groups are needed because they help to maintain order and authority.  I also think that groups are needed because they help to shape differnt views and ideas which helps to create well roundedness.  Each group has a role in society that helps take care of needs within the community to create a better society.  The role that each group plays is one where they pass on their traits and knowledge to the next group to keep the system working.  From the dysfunctions of each group, we then have a need for another group to correct those dysfunctions.  For example because people steal and break the law, we have a need for policemen.  A similar theory applies to schools, if we want to pass knowledge on to younger generations, we now have a need for teachers.  Another example applies to families, children need their parents because they provide them with food, shelter, and other necessities.  The influence of all of these groups has helped to create changes all for the benefit of society.  Each group has a purpose in society that effects the existence of everything in our world.  To sum everything up, functionalism helps to keep our societies prosperous and well balanced.    

Sensor Feeler

1. I am a sensor Feeler when it comes to learning styles.  I learn best when I am alone and by repeating and practicing.  I also need feedback on my work.  I am easily frustrated when there isn’t a clear path to the correct results.  I memorize things well and do best on recall tests.
2. I’m advised to study alone, in a well-lit structured area, with no distractions and to do repeated example problems and exercises.  When I study I go in my room, close the door, and sit down at my desk and do homework.
3. If I don’t understand something that I find to be complex in need to break it down into smaller steps.  I can also create flash cards to help me learn a large amount of information.

 

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