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Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Clearing up misconceptions about Wicca: 1 of 19
Wicca is a spiritual and earth-based religion. People who practice Wicca are referred to as Wiccan or witches. I think this is the main reason why many people get confused into thinking Wiccans worship the devil and cast horrible spells onto people they don't like. The people who believe this type of thing have been watching... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Why do the UK authorities teach prisoners: 1 of 4
Is it fair that criminals get free education, whilst the rest of us hard-working citizens have to take out student loans or struggle to pay for course expenses? I first came across this question when trying to get funding for a college course i wanted to attend last year. There was no way i would have been able to afford it ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Is overcrowding really a problem in UK prisons: 2 of 6
Prisons in the UK are extremely overcrowded, to the point where violent criminals are being sent to open-prisons or being given some form of early release as there are simply not enough beds. Secure or closed prisons are supposed to be for high risk prisoners but more and more of these offenders are being shipped out to open... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The dangers of websites promoting eating disorders among teenagers: 2 of 4
I recently came across some disturbing websites about anorexia. But instead of trying to actually help the sufferers, these websites brainwash people into believing that anorexia and bulimia are good, rewarding things. These websites have become really popular and widespread across the Internet. They are cleverly made to tar... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lost love: 78 of 138
The empty pit, the stinking eyes, the beating heart, the wondering eyes. The sense of loss, and of being alone, the fake smiles, no emotion shown. overwhelming feelings, no control, racing memories, desperation grown. nothing left to do, but losing the days, hiding away, in past memories. More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles A view on teen drug use: 3 of 4
There is a wide range of factors and circumstances to be considered when trying to understand why people start taking drugs. The stresses of adult lives, with careers, children and money issues are some of the reasons why adults may turn to drugs as an escape or an emotional crutch. Children as young as 11 years old are begi... More..
Education > Education (Other) Withdrawing your child from school permanently and legally: 3 of 4
Not many people know that it is legal to take a child/teenager out of school if they are having problems such as being bullied. Although it is true that if a child is constantly playing truant from school, the parent or carer are held responsible and can get fined or worse, imprisonment. I was having a lot of trouble at scho... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Different parenting styles and their effect on children's behavior: 19 of 25
There are four main types of parenting styles. 1.Authoritative parenting 2.Authoritarian parenting 3.Permissive parenting 4.Uninvolved parenting Remember, when reading about the different parenting styles they are often given slightly different names. 1. Authoritative parenting These parents have flexible rules which depend ... More..
Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders Eating disorders explained: 18 of 23
Eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. People develop these disorders for many different reasons. I will discuss the two main types of eating disorders below, and will highlight the causes, symptoms and treatment of this deadly disorder. 1. Anorexia (Nervosa) Anorexia is a behavioral and psychological disorder that m... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Best ways to deal with anger: 62 of 62
There isn't just one thing that everyone can do to stop anger, as everyone's emotions are completely different. Anger is triggered by certain events that happen in day to day life. If we can learn what triggers our emotions we can help to control them. When you have identified the cause of your anger there are many different... More..