Finishing Freakonomics!

Freakonomics #5: Chapters 5 and 6 (pages 133-188).

Compose a 2-page, typed, double-spaced paper that addresses the following questions:

Based on the chapter, describe "good parenting" versus "bad parenting." What makes a child "good" or "bad?"

Is there a discernible pattern in how certain names move through the population over time? If so, describe it.

Assignments, Parenting

Next week, we will begin talking about diversity.

For Mon/Tues (Oct 29/30): Please look at UNIT 7 in Foundations and familiarize yourself with its content. Generate ideas/questions about diversity in our society. What IS diversity? Is it desirable and/or valuable ? Why or why not?

For Wed/Thurs (Oct 31/Nov 1): Read Freakonomics Chapter 5: "What Makes a Perfect Parent?"

Type a two-page, double spaced paper that addresses the following question(s):

According to Freakonomics, how much does having "good parents" contribute to a child's academic success? How might having "bad parenting" affect children? Use evidence from the book to support your claims.

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In other news:
The WKU Hilltoppers men's basketball team kicks off the season with a Red/White scrimmage this Thursday night at 7 pm in Diddle Arena. This is an excellent campus event opportunity. No charge.