Requirement
Enrichment
Activities – Action for Health, pp 141-42 (textbook)
Think
about the following situations, then respond to the questions that follow.
Situation A: Luisa is a
16-year-old, second year high school student. She has a boyfriend who is in the
other section. Both of them are active in school activities. They are often
seen dating.
1.
As
a student, how will you react to this situation?
As a student like them,
I would initially be so curious about why Luisa got a boyfriend at a very early
age. Knowing the demands of high school education, I would even wonder how she can
balance her time for her boyfriend and school and her family and friends. I’ve
heard and read that having a boyfriend during school years is so distracting.
Also, I would worry
somewhat if Luisa’s parents have knowledge of her relationship.
2.
What
can you do as a classmate or friend of Luisa?
Luisa will need some
serious advice regarding dating. Here is what I can tell her – the information
of which I got from our JW.org website – in the section “Bible questions
answered – teenagers”.
“Dating should have an honorable
purpose—to help a young man and woman determine if they want to get married to
each other.
“Granted, some of your peers
might take a casual view of dating. Perhaps they simply enjoy being with a
special friend of the opposite sex, without any intention of marriage. Some
might even view such a friend as little more than a trophy or an accessory to
be seen with in public to boost their own self-esteem.
“Often, though, such shallow relationships
are short-lived. ‘Many young ones who date break up with each other a week or
two later,’ says a girl named Heather. ‘They come to view relationships as
transitory—which in a sense prepares them for divorce rather than for marriage.’
Clearly, when you date someone, you’re affecting that person’s
feelings. So be sure your intentions are honorable.”—Luke 6:31 (“Also, just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them.”)
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“In the meantime, you can enjoy
the company of the opposite sex. What’s the best way to do so? Spend time
together in properly supervised mixed groups. A girl named Tammy says: ‘I think
it’s more fun that way. It’s better to have a lot of friends.’ Monica agrees. ‘The
group idea is a really good idea,’ she says, ‘because you get to associate with
people who have different personalities.’
“In contrast, if you focus on one
person too soon, you set yourself up for heartache. So take your time. Use this
period of your life to learn how to cultivate and maintain friendships. Later,
if you choose to date, you’ll have a better idea of who you are and what you
need in a lifelong partner.”
3.
How
will you justify your decision/action?
I share the above views
on dating and having a relationship with the opposite sex. I want Luisa to not
regret thinking about her youth in the future.
Situation B: Your
friend has a boyfriend. Her boyfriend invited her to go out to see a movie.
While in the movie house, they forgot about the time because both of them were
engrossed in what they were viewing. When they got out of the movie house, it
was already late at night so they decided not to go home because of fear of
their parents.
1.
If
you were the girl, would you do the same thing? Why?
2.
What
action would you take?
3.
What
are the reasons for your action?
In the first place, I will not go out
with a boyfriend – alone – to see a movie. As a Christian Jehovah’s Witness, I
want to apply much caution – it will be a group date among friends of both
sexes, when I see a movie. There will also be adult chaperones – my mom or
other spiritually mature adults, when we go out on group dates.
Situation C: The
following are some beliefs, which are related childbirth.
·
Children
are the treasures of parents.
·
The
food for one person can feed two persons.
·
It
is good luck to have three children of the same sex followed by another child
of the opposite sex.
1.
How
would you react to the above beliefs?
2.
Do
you accept them? Why? Why not?
Regarding the first statement,
I am reminded of the Bible passage in Psalm 127:3-5: 3 Look! Sons are an inheritance from
Jehovah; The fruit of the womb is a reward. 4 Like
arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the sons of one’s youth. 5 Happy
is the man who fills his quiver with them. They will not be put to shame, For
they will speak with enemies in the city gate.
Some married
couples prefer to have children while others do not want to have them, for some
reasons. These may be because of their spiritual goals (such as becoming
full-time missionaries) or of career, among other reasons.
As regards the
third statement, it may be a superstitious belief, and as a Christian, I do not
believe in it.
Situation D:
1.
If
the couple has had the desired number of children, do you approve of ligation
(tying or cutting the fallopian tube) or salpingectomy (removal of the
fallopian tube) as means of birth control? If yes, why? If no, why not?
The decision regarding practice
of birth control and the method/s to be used depends on the married couple
involved.
2.
Do
you approve the vasectomy (tying or cutting the vas deferens) in males? Why?
Why not?
The decision regarding practice
of birth control and the method/s to be used depends on the married couple
involved.
Situation E: What is
your opinion about family size? Is it a matter of choice or chance?
The family size is part
of responsible parenthood. Deciding on the size is a matter of choice based on
many considerations – physiological and mental health, emotional well-being, spiritual
condition and financial status.
I don’t think the size
of a family should be left to chance. This will affect the life, well-being and happiness
of each member of the family.
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