Attack on America
The terrorist attacks in the United States have tragically touched us all. The horror of this situation will be with us forever. Who can ever forget the images of the planes smashing through the towers and the people falling from and hanging onto to the outside of the building while it's collapsing. How will the changes in major institutions affect people's lives and the American culture? There will be many feelings that will be experienced as the days go on from the September 11th tragedy. Feelings such as fear, anger, anxiety, and sadness will fly through us like an airplane. We can feel vulnerable and lose some sense of security and confidence in our community, the world, and ourselves. Children are especially vulnerable. They see these terrible things on television and in the papers, and they see their parents and friends upset, and they don't quite understand what is going on. Parents, teachers, and other adults need to help children and teenagers through this. Another vulnerable group includes people who are re-traumatized by the tragedy. They may have experienced tr
While many Americans would admit they placed too much value on material goods in the past, some say that the tragedy on Sept. 11th changed their overall attitudes about life all together. It has made us as a people focus on the "little" things, like hearing the birds sing, seeing the clouds, and being thankful for being able to see the un rise. It has made us more aware that material things are worthless! September 11th may have planted seeds of change to come. They are re-evaluating priorities, rediscovering faith and patriotism, reconnecting with family and friends, and confronting fear and depression. Relationships- For some, the terror attacks helped them realize that they had found the right life partner. Amanda Claiborne, 45, of Sebastopol, California, said she is now rethinking separation from her longtime partner. She is less fixed on finding "perfection" in her relationship, and more inclined to appreciate her partner's good qualities, like being a good father to their son. "What we learned above all is that we are each other's family," she said. Parenthood- The
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