Your Parents Want What's Best For You

I agree with this statement. Your parents really just want to see you become a successful person in the future. Therefore, they try to give you the best that they can. However sometimes, they may be overprotective. If you really tried to figure out why they can be overprotective is because they just want to protect you. In return, I think one should appreciate for what your parents have given you. They give you food, shelter, education, and love (which is the most important thing). I don't understand why some people are not grateful for the parents they have. They really try to give you everything one needs and wants. Unfortunately, they can't make that come true. They know what is best for you and I believe that one should listen to the advice they give you. I truly believe that your parents want what is best for you.

Jonathan has evolved as a result of the war

I believe that at this point of the story, Jonathan has already evolved as a result of the war, and he is certain to evolve further. In the beginning of the story, Jonathan dreams about the glories of war, while his father fears it. "But as Jonathan resumed his tasks, his mind turned to the uniforms, the New Jersey uniforms (page 5)." As the story goes on, however, Jonathan realizes the brutality of war and soon his heroic dreams are replaced by the most intense fear he has ever experienced. As Jonathan is captured by the Hessians, he is unknowingly already in the process of change. "He knew they had been beaten. It had been so confused, so wrongly done, it was a wonder that they had even stood and fought at all. It seemed so stupid now (page 67)." In the brief time between his dreams of glory and his capture, Jonathan has developed a healthy skepticism about war, and is begining to understand that there is an important difference between fantasy and reality. If he gets another chance to make a similar choice, there is little doubt that he will go through a more mature decision making process. This is a vital step in the evolution of any human being, and Jonathan is no exception.
~Diana 705

Your parents want whats best for you

I agree that any parent would want whats best for you.I know that my parents only dream for a good future that will eventually become mine.Jonathan has experienced the feeling of being overprotected by his parents.I have just like we all do.Jonathan's father had warned him not to go to war and so has his mother.Although Jonathan was warned,he did not listen.He was being protected by his parents at that time.When Jonathan went to war and ran,he only dreamed of being protected again by his parents at his safe home.Although we all get mad at our parents,we love them for all that they have done for us and how much they care about us.They teach the right way to live and though they may be strict,demanding,and bossy they only do these kinds of crazy things for your safety and for whats best for you.

I agree with this statement for many reasons. Your parents should be loving and caring and just because what they do seems unfair when really it's not. I believe that when a child says " I hate you" or Get out of my life" the child is not thinking about their mother or father's feelings and are just acting selfishly. Children's parents are not trying to hurt them the want to protect then with all their strength. " Don't you dare by god don't you dare go" on page 5 this is what Jonathan Father said. Though Jonathan kept running and pretended not to even hear his Father's ominous words. Now Jonathan is paying the consequences. I wonder if Jonathan ever thought of what running away did to his parents. So next time if your parents say "no" to something think about if they really are being unfair or are they trying to protect you?

Your parents want whats best for you.

I agree with the statement that your parents want whats best for you. At the begginning of the story Johnathan was told by his father to not go to war. "Dont you dare think of that." When Jonathan's father askes johnathan to go to the store that is what he says when jonathan began to sprint. Jonathans father didnt want Jonathan to be hurt and loose his life. Jonathans father was recently hurt in war aswell which made he think he didnt want his son to feel the same pain as he did. As you can see your parents are always thinking about you and whats best for you. Ever got grounded for a bad test grade? Thats just one little thing you can use as an example. They dont want you to get another bad test grade. Your parents truly want and kncow whats best for you.

Your parents want whats best for you.

This statement is true, my parents trust me and allow me to go out some places occassionally but I have my limits because they know whats best for me and they try their hardest to protect me. Also, parents want whats best for you because they want you to have a good life and make sure you don't mess up. Parents want you to learn to make good choices so you wont see yourself in a bad situation, for example Jonathan's father said no for Jonathan to go out to war because Jonathan is WAY too young for war. Since Jonathan's father was once in the war he knows how bad things get out there. Jonathan refused what he's father's descision was and being careless he went out to war. Now he's in a big mess and is having a lot of trouble getting out of it. He has seen and experienced things a 13 year old boy wouldn't plan on seeing or experiencing. Maybe next time Jonathan will follow what he's father says because like I said before parents want whats best for you.

your life has been planned out with a purpose. your choices are inconsequential

you have only one life, and with it you do what you would like to do. but all of the choices you make all have a bad side and may not sometimes. if you always choose the correct way of life your choice might not be that inconsequential. it might just be a good choice to make for your only life that you have and will ever have. so if it is planned out  as so far where you are in life, then it wont be it. always remember that your life has been planned out with a purpose. your choice is inconsequential!

Your Parents Want What's Best For You

I've noticed over the past few years of living that parents want what's best for their children. No matter how much you whine because they didn't get you an Xbox for Christmas or because they won't give you a raise in your allowance, it's true. Trying to tell this to a kid under 8 would probably be impossible unless you're a licensed sociologist. The truth is that every parent's goal is to raise their children to be more successful than themselves. Everything a parent does for their child is for the better. Well, hopefully everything a parent does for their child is for the better. So the next time you're parents do something you think is "totally unfair" look at it from their point of view and stop being such a whiner before you're parents actually make a decision you won't like that isn't for the best. You might learn something. I know I have. Ugh I miss my t.v.

What happens in a few minutes could have results that last a lifetime

I found it interesting that something that happens in a few minutes, could have results that could last a lifetime. Being Jonathan, he could express this very well. "Lets be quick about it,' the Corporal called," it says in the book. In just a few minutes, they decided on a descision that would have results lasting a lifetime. Going to war, people getting killed, results in lifetime pain. Jonathan had a twisted perception of war. In only about an hour, his view changed completely. "He jumped up. 'Don't shoot!' he cried," it says on page 59. About an hour ago, he would have never done that. After seeing the truth of war, he made decisions he would have never thought of. Truly, war can happen in just an hour, and leave results that last a lifetime.

Your parents want what's best for you.

Taking over the world!!
Mom and dad are the people that love you the most. They are the people that guide you to success and want the best for you. Does ones feeling for their parents disappear when something that they don't like occurs? Many kids can not stand not getting there way. They feel frustrated and have a lot of negative energy that they can not turn positive. Every Child has at least said"I hate you" or "Why do you hate me so much?"to their parents. It is very normal to feel this way. Many parents install their children in many activities for their fun. They sacrifice their lives to make their children happy and most important safe. I realize that my parents work very hard to make me and my younger brother happy.
I read this very fascinating story on the internet. It caught my eye and I am sure it will catch your eye."There was a mother that raised her son alone. Her son was in a accident and lost one of his eyes.(He was only 3 years old)At the hospital, she realized she could not loose him. She went to the doctor and told him"give him my eye" The doctor looked at her and said"Are you sure?" She nodded. When the child got older, he got ashamed of having a mother with no eyeball. When he played with his friends, he told them he did not know her.And when he talked to her,he treated her like a dog.He did not know that his other eyeball was hers. With no empathy he yelled at her when she spoke to his friends. One day, when he was visiting his mother, a neighbor heard him knocking on her door and handed him a letter. The boy looked at the old man and then opened the letter.It said:
"Dear Son,I loved you more than I loved my eye. For these past years you were ashamed of me because of my eye. I should tell you that when you were a small boy, you were in a car accident and lost one of your eye balls. My heart would not live like this if you did not see correctly ,so I risked my life for yours. I did not have anything against you, but I felt like you hated me.You never came to realize that the eye you have was mine and how much I loved you and missed. "
A lot of people dont realize that their parents have risked everything they had for them. You're parents mistakes are you're lessons. Your parents want you to be successful and happy with what you have. Do you ever think of what youre parents might feel like when they do something for you and you dont like it? Well you should.Cursing,fussing,and talking back is always the way teenagers or little kids take. Thats not the way to solving it. Always listen to you're parents, they are you're guides to the real world.
Think about the things that your parents have done for you. Even if it was something small or big. Even if you don't like what they want for you, you should still try it. They KNOW and WANT what is best for you


by Elise Helou
7-5

Your parents want whats best for you.

Your Parents Want Whats Best For You.

I noticed that usually your parents do stuff for you. For example, sometimes they put you in some sort of program that helps you improve in your classes. They might put you without telling you. Sometimes you don't want to go to that program. Well' they are doing the best for you. Sometimes you might not realize that. They don't want you to go through the troubles they have gone through. Your parents want you to become more smarter. Another example is going to the school. Some kids don't like getting up for school but your parents force you to go so that you can learn more and more. On page 6 in the book of The Fighting Ground, it says," God-don't you go beyond." Jonathan's father tells him not to go to the war but Jonathan ignores him. Later on when he was at the battlefield, he started to regret his decision. Your parents tell you something for a good reason. Later on when you get older, you will appreciate your parents on what they did for you. Truly, your parents do want what's best for you.

What happens in a few minutes could have results that last a lifetime

I noticed that life is very valuable and that we should treasure it treat it like it is important. While Jonathan was on the battlefield his life became the only important thing on his mind.He didn't care about the flag ,cannons the dresses or parades, the few minutes (11 min)was the scariest and most terrifying minutes of his life.One can die or be killed in a split second.We can get injured and be paralyzed in a split second also.Although we can heal and go on within our life sometimes it permanent, meaning its never going to go away.Jonathan realized how important it is to think before acting.I truly think Jonathan will make wiser decisions that won't cost him his life in the near future.

~Ashley Gittens 7-5~

What happens in a few minutes could have results that last a lifetime.

I realized that some decisions you might make can change your life forever. This example is exaggerated but it relates to it: for instance you might choose to kill, the effect is that everyone is going to look for you to take you to prison and you won't live with the frustration. Yet Jonathan told to himself"'Do it !' he told himself. 'Go and fight'"(pg.10) This decision marked his life by deciding to go to war not knowing the risks he would face, the hurdles and the adrenaline he would feel, the carnage he would be face to face with and the rivals he would be fighting with for his live.Perhaps you might think of your decisions one more time unless you want to end up in a situation like the one Jonathan is in. Do you agree?
7-5 Melissa Atlixqueno

Your parents want whats best for you.

I notice that often parents try to do a lot of stuff that will help their child in the future. Sometime your parent do things that often you don't like. All parent have a reason for not doing stuff you want to do. Usually those reason are experience from your parent when they are your age doing the stuff you want to do. They don't want you get into the same trouble they got into. Your parent might do something that you don't like but it is very good to you and you don't know. for For example, school; sometime no one like to go to school but your parent force you to go. it is not for their goods, it for your goods. When you start to grow up you might start to notice that the things your parent did was a good thing and you might do to your child. This statement relate to the story, The Fighting Ground. When the bell rang it symbolize war and that what Jonathan is thinking. Jonathan's father, who has been in the war and badly hurt should never sent Jonathan home at all. He knew that Jonathan want to go to war badly and might go off to war by himself but he have full trust in him that he will returned home safely. Although he trust in him he still got a bad feeling so he give Jonathan a warning. This can be seen on pg 6 " ' don't you-by God-don't you go beyond.' " Unfortunate Jonathan disobey his father's comment and put himself into a dangerous risk by going to war. What do you think about this statement?

Yor Parents Want Whats Best For You

I have realized over the years that our parents only want whats best for us. We often don't realize this because we think that it is irritating and unnecessary. But they are actually trying to protect us from the dangers of the world and sometimes even from ourselves. For example when your mother says "you cant go out alone", or "study for that test"you may not realize it but in a way she is protecting you. This is because if you leave your home without being accompanied by an adult you may be kidnapped, or gravely hurt. There have been many incidents in which children leave their homes alone and never come back. You may me thinking "That cant happen to me", but the truth is that it has happened to kids just like you. Also when they tell you to study in your head you may think "I don't want to study its just a waste of my valuable time", actually your parents know that its not. They understand that in the long run it will pay off and you will become successful if you put effort into your work. Last my main point is that your parents have been around much longer than you, and they have been through your experiences. They have made the same mistakes that you make and they are just trying to protect there little "snuggle buns" or "pooky bear" because you mean the world to them and they would be deviststated if something happens to you. So the next time your parents tell you to do something remember that they truly just want the best for you because they love and care for you.

Can Jonathan be considered a war hero?

Has Jonathan Become a Risk-Taker and Communicator Throughout this Entire Journey? Do These Characteristics Classify Him as a Successful War Hero?

Unknowingly, Jonathan has become a risk-taker and a thorough communicator. He has taken many risks and has communicated with many to understand his complex position. For example, before going to war with the Hessians or even leaving town with the Corporal and his men; Jonathan left for war without telling his family and disobeying his father's commands. His father had made it pretty clear that he did not want Jonathan in the war or anywhere near it. Another risk Jonathan took was pretending he knew how to shoot a gun and could do it hastily. Putting on that show could get him in further trouble, such as what if on the battlefield he just froze or was to slow loading the gun. Lastly, the most important risk Jonathan had taken was risking his life. Unaware of what he was risking Jonathan went through with it all. Unfortunately, he had come face to face with this deathly risk on the battlefield. That is when you began to notice that Jonathan's behavior was changing.
Jonathan had just finished fighting the Hessians but could not find his fellow soldiers. The only thoughts that crowded his mind was " Did they retreat and abandon me? or Did they all die in the battle or get captured?". All of a sudden he heard some Hessians and hid. However, fate had something else stored for him. Jonathan disclosed his hiding position by surrendering, hoping they wouldn't kill him knowing he was only a kid. He began to communicate with the Hessian soldiers, especially the youngest one. He felt he could trust him, but exactly how much could he? After all the boy was a Hessian. They exchanged words trying to understand.
" 'Soldat'. The young Hessian soldier said pointing to himself. Jonathan repeated,'Soldat'. He then understood.... Soldier. He had become what he had wanted, a 'Soldier'."
He used communication to benefit him and took many risks by surrendering and going through with this even when he was unsure, and unaware of what was happening. There had been many times where he felt like quiting but it wouldn't be the brave nor right thing to do, now. After all he had to go through with it if he came this far. Indeed these decisions and moments make a war hero in progress. What do you think?

Jonathan is a RiskTaker

For me, Jonathan is a risktaker. On the chapters we read today, he was hiding from the Hessian sldiers on the woods. There were three soldiers on different directions. The soldiers started to tak to each other. Jonathan didn't understand anything about what were they saying. He tried to escape but the soldiers had him surrounded. Then on page 60 it says," Jonathan crouched low to the ground, certain the Hessians knew exactly where he was and that they were only deciding what to do with him. The young soldier spoke again, but Jonathan understood. He jumped up. "Don't shoot!" he cried." He took a big risk by jumping up and telling them not to shoot. Truly, for me that would be a risktaker.

Is Jonathan knowledgeable enough to realize that he could be a war hero?

Sometimes, we use the word knowledge to mean that we have some information. But is Jonathan realizing that so far he could be a war hero if he defines the meaning of a war hero. A war hero is a hero which is believed that did something in honor or command as a true man. A citation that proves that in this part Jonathan was not being knowledgeable is, "Jonathan jumped up and cried , dont shoot , dont kill me". "Within moments they had stepped out onto the raod". "Jonathan realized that it was the same ground where the fighting had occured"."They had been beaten". So is Jonathan really a knowledgeable man or child?

Jonathan is Reflective

I have noticed that through this one day period, Jonathan is becoming more reflective upon his actions.He has realized that's his fathers words had meaning .He told him that the battlefield is no place for a 13 year old boy, and that there was a good possibility that he could be killed or hurt.Jonathan also realizes his imagination took over common sense , Jonathan knew that the war envoled fighting and shooting, but all he could think about was "Flags,cannons ...........drums dress parades."While at the battlefield Jonathan was terrified.He heard shooting, screaming and words he couldn't comprehend. The stepped in a dead mans blood that was all over his shoe.I truly think that Jonathan has gotten more reflective through the war.
~Ashley G. 705~

Jonathan is Reflective.

Knowledgeable? Are Jonathans descisions knowledgeable choices?

Knowledgeable or not?

A war hero is a person thats actions take them as far as they can imagine. A war hero is a person that is trusted and honored with much responsibility. A war hero is a person that not only is looked up too but also learns from his and others mistakes. Is Jonathan a war hero? He might be cowardly, frightened, and confused about his decision to be a soldier, but he never quit, or said i cant do this. He has shown tears and fantasies of him with his family back in his small wooden home, but it never said he did not want to be a soldier anymore. When Jonathan was captured by the Germans, he was so scared that he wet his pants. The Germans were trying to order him to do certain things, alas Jonathan could not understand a word. "Soldat", Jonathan repeated, nodding to show he understood."Soldier" he said more slowly in reply.(pg.63)
Finally, Jonathan got a word. all he had to do now was figure out everything else the German soldiers were saying to him. I was surprised when Jonathan said soldier. He did not doubt himself . He knew he could understand, but only when he thought about is. Those who doubt there abilities don't have any.

Written by Elise Helou
7-5

Communcators: is Jonathan one?

A communicated is a person who will communicate with the people around him or her without holding back.On page 63 it clearly says " 'Sodalt ' " Jonathan repeated nodding to show that he understood 'soldier' he said more slowly. On this page Jonathan is clearly trying to talk with the young Hessian soldier and the soldier is cooperating. He wants to get to know the soldier get to know him but languid barrier is to big to break but they are trying. Indeed Jonathan is a friendly person that wants to communicate with people inorder to save his own life.

Is Jonathan a Risk Taker?

I realized that Jonathan often takes the role of a risk taker. Ever since the beginning of the story Jonathan has followed his heart. The first sign that I noticed was that Jonathan made his own decision to go to war. He had been told by his father that war was a dangerous place that wasn't fit for a boy. He also said that he might be killed by the vicious Hessians. But, Jonathan ignored his advice and he took the risk of being killed. (This is shown on page ten in which it is states, "He meant to go and fight".) Also, due to his decision to battle the Hessians Jonathan was putting himself at stake. Even though this is mainly physically Jonathan could be hurt mentally. This is because once he sees the carnage the image will haunt him forever. Another way that Jonathan has shown that he is a risk taker is that when he was hiding from the Hessian soldiers he decided to alert them when ,"He jumped up and said Don't shoot".(pg 59). Jonathan most likely knew that they might be startled and this would cause them to shoot but he wanted to take a risk instead of being a small child who is always hiding. So I truly believe that Jonathan shows the characteristic of a risk taker.

Jonathan is a risk-taker. Can this make him a War Hero?

Jonathan is defintely a risk-taker. Can this make him a War Hero? In my opinion i think it can. "'Do it' he told himself 'go and fight.'" This to me already make him a war hero because he's taking part in war. "He jumped up 'dont shoot me!' he cried." Jumping up infront of 3 soldiers definetly makes him a risk taker. This occured right after the war ended. Johnathan went to war and faught for his country which makes him a hero. He was able to stand up to his enimies and fight making him a risk taking war hero.

Is Jonathan a war hero?

Some of the IB Learner Profile traits are more useful for war heroes than others. For example, the sense of caring for your fellow soldiers, of taking risks, of inquiring and being reflective about the enemy's position and thinking--these are some of the traits that many war heroes have in common. On the other hand, unless one is a high raking officer, a war hero doesn't necessarily have to be a deep thinker, an expert communicator or especially knowledgeable about the world.
In my opinion, I don't think that Jonathan is a war hero. He doesn't have the bravery or the sense of pride that a war hero should have. Jonathanis not really fighting for the freedom of his country; he is fighting for his own glory, in pursuit of a grand adventure. "Oh Lord, he said to himself, make it a battle. With armies, big ones, and cannons and flags and drums and dress parades! Oh he could, would fight. Good as his older brother. Maybe as good as his pa. Better, maybe (pg 9)." But after only eleven minutes of battle, Jonathan confronts the true meaning of war and is terrified at what he sees. He surrenders himself to the Hessians, thinking he is going to die, and regrets that he didn't listen to his father. These are my reasons why Jonathan is not a war hero.
~ Diana 705

Does this trait, thinkers make Jonathan a War Hero?

I realize that Jonathan has been thinking throughout the time he was with the Hessian. Every hero have to understand about what is their opponent's plan and what are they are talking about. In order to do it they have to think. Even if they talk different language try your best to understand it and this is what Jonathan is doing. Jonathan is trying his best to understand every single word the Hessian is saying. this can be seen on pg 66 " hoping to hear words that would make some scene but very few." If Jonathan could understand them, it will be a big help for the army Jonathan was in.