Success

The Family Guy

"Success means different things to different people. And, to a large extent, the widely accepted definition is determined by the society in which they live. In general, the American man's definition of success revolves around work and the financial rewards it yields" (Deutschendorf 21). I feel that this is a perfect example of how Americans view success and what our society implies are the qualities of life that measure success. This view of success is not only practiced in America, but worldwide. Money has become the center of daily living, and is essential for almost every aspect of life. Therefore, people perceive that the more money and material objects obtained during their life denotes their achievements. Too many people, however, there is more to success than these generally perceived principles of success, and I will propose my plan for success.

"People who are satisfied appreciate what they have in life and don't worry about how it compares to what others have. Valuing what you have over what you do not or cannot have, leads to greater happiness" (Niven 87). One of the aspects of life that people should appreciate is the joy of having a family to love you. Success then comes in not only making family the top priority in life and having the ability to provide and care for them, but giving children a good education and giving them the ability to become well rounded individuals to become successful on their own. A parent's success can be measured in terms of the outcome of their children, and because of this, proper parenting strategies are needed to be in affect. The parent has the choice of the lifestyle that he chooses to raise their children in and the people they come in contact with for the beginning parts of their lives. Therefore, choosing the proper school district is imperative for the children's education and knowledge which is the first step in leading their children down the path to success.

School districts come in a wide variety of packages such as public, private religious, and etc. Each of these school districts offers different opportunities in courses, programs, and extracurricular activities. Knowing these options that each school district offers can make it easier when it comes time to enroll your children into a certain school atmosphere. As the child grows older and advances through school, options may arise as to where the child will attend middle school and even high school. This choice becomes even more crucial as you want to find a school district that will meet your child's needs and abilities. Some school districts are more appealing for their academic nobility and variety of courses that stimulate the mind and prepare students for their continuation in higher education. Other school districts are known for their athletic teams and programs, and have a better chance of being noticed by college and professional scouts to move onto the next level of competition.

On the other hand, some school districts have their negatives such as: location, size, money, and genres of students. Various schools are located in high risk neighborhoods and students will have a high percentage of being exposed and immersed into gangs, drugs, alcohol, sex, and violence. The size of the school can also play a factor in the effectiveness of the school. Some bigger schools have higher student to teacher ratios and therefore limits the students' one-on-one interaction with the teachers. All private schools and some public schools require their pupils to pay tuition and enrollment fees for the extracurricular activities that the children may be involved in. These prices can accumulate quickly and become overwhelming