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Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Clearing up misconceptions about Wicca: 1 of 14

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...
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...
Entertainment > Music Education Choosing the right instrument and learning how to play: 1 of 2

There are some lucky people who have grown up playing a musical instrument and are extremely happy with it. But for the rest of us it may not be so easy to decide exactly what instrument we want to learn. Here are some little tips to help you make your decision and find the perfect instrument for you. 1. First of all, you ha...
Education > Homeschooling Contact tips for homeschooling parents: 1 of 1

I was home-schooled so i know first hand the effects it has on children and parents. People decide to home-school there children for many different reasons but there are things that people don't know about it. It is legal but the correct authorities have to be noted or the parents could face prosecution for letting their chi...
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Why do the UK authorities teach prisoners: 2 of 3

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 ...
Education > Education (Other) Withdrawing your child from school permanently and legally: 2 of 3

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...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lost love: 141 of 197

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.
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...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Is overcrowding really a problem in UK prisons: 4 of 5

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...
Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders Eating disorders explained: 17 of 18

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...