Crianza Moderna: Por qué Educar a los Hijos Hoy es Más Difícil
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Example Outline I
Introductory Paragraph
Opening Comments
Children are no longer growing up with frequent walks to the ice cream store, shared floats at the local diner, or watching a drive-in film starring Carey Grant; they are not even growing up with After-School Specials, "Saved by the Bell" or "Super Mario Brothers."
Thesis Statement
Because of violent video games, graphic music, and movies, and increased pressure from peers and the media, being a parent today is much more difficult than it was a generation ago.
Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence
The many advances in technology and society may provide children with more activities; however, they also help to distract children from their studies, thus making it more difficult for a parent to keep children on task.
A. Specific Detail or Example: Technology
- Music: stereos, radios, CDs
- Television: esp. MTV
- Computer: internet, computer games
Analysis of how these details relate to the topic sentence
Parents and kids struggle with homework because they are distracted by a computer, television, or radio that is in the house.
B. Specific Detail or Example: Society
Malls, video arcades, fast food restaurants.
Analysis of how these details relate to the topic sentence
Many children want to go out and socialize rather than do their homework, which can lead to more distractions and lower grades.
Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence
In addition to everyday distractions, parents must also be aware of the sexually explicit material that is found in the media and how their children are affected by it.
- A. Specific Detail or Example: In print: magazines and pornographic books
- B. Specific Detail or Example: In film: seduction scenes and casual sex
- C. Specific Detail or Example: On television: soap operas, R-rated comedians, R-rated movies on Cable
- D. Specific Detail or Example: On the Internet: easy-access adult chat rooms and websites
Analysis of how these details relate to the topic sentence
The media is filled with misconceptions about sex and sexual relationships; parents have to make sure they inform their children about the fictitious, glamorized, and inappropriate representations of sex.
Body Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence
Children can be exposed to other dangerous situations during their daily lives and/or through the media.
- A. Specific Detail or Example: Drugs: the media, news, and peer pressure
- B. Specific Detail or Example: Alcohol: the media, news, and peer pressure
- C. Specific Detail or Example: Violent crimes against children: news, media
Analysis of how these details relate to the topic sentence
Because drug use, glamorized alcohol use, and violent crimes are increasing, parents must be aware of their children’s surroundings and influences in order to teach them how to handle possible scenarios.
Concluding Paragraph
Revisiting Thesis
Technology and society can have a heavy impact on children’s lives, and therefore, on the roles of parents.
Closing Remarks
Because of the increasing impact that society, the media, and advanced technology are having on children, parents’ tasks to adjust to these changes become more difficult.