Ask someone what has been one of the best experiences to happen in their life and they will probably say being in love. If you are in love right now – or have been in love before – then you will know how great love can be (if it works!). February 14th is of course … Continue reading The Tribe and Love
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Love and Mixed Messages
Love can strike us at any time and when it happens, boy does it happen! Ebony is totally in love with Jay but Jay seems to be making eyes at Amber! Is Ebony imagining things or is Jay giving her mixed messages? You think it’s simple. Someone says that they love you. They treat you … Continue reading Love and Mixed Messages
Siblings and Sibling Rivalry
Do you have brothers or sisters? Sibling relationships are often close but very complex. Emotions such as love, respect and pride sometimes clash with less favourable traits such as jealousy and animosity. Sound familiar?? Like all sibling relationships, the ones in the Tribe display the same complexities that many of us experience at home. Later … Continue reading Siblings and Sibling Rivalry
Celebrity and fame in The Tribe
According to Andy Warhol, everybody gets their 15 minutes of fame. With fame comes the possibility of: Wealth Recognition Adoration A dream lifestyle Mixing with the rich and famous A feeling of success and achievement A chance to be remembered A chance to use your celebrity to benefit worthy causes If you dream of stardom … Continue reading Celebrity and fame in The Tribe
Responding to a crisis
All sorts of disasters happen around the world – this articles deals with an emergency plan for you and your family that might help you in being prepared for the unexpected. This article doesn’t deal with the emotional side of a disaster – which can be devastating. Please read another of our articles on Death and … Continue reading Responding to a crisis
Overcoming shyness
Many of us are shy in certain situations. To be shy can mean being afraid to make mistakes and having a feeling of awkwardness, particularly at social events. Shy people are often quite self-critical and self-conscious and can elevate other peoples abilities and ideas at the expense of their own. Shyness can range from being … Continue reading Overcoming shyness
Happy Families
In the Tribe, the Mall Rats are forced to live in a situation which is very like one big family. The relationships between older members and younger members are almost paternal and each member of the Tribe must learn to get along with each other. In a previous article, we talked about sibling rivalry and … Continue reading Happy Families
Bullying
Ever had the feeling that you or someone close to you was being picked on? What is bullying? A bully is a person who uses strength or power to coerce and threaten others. None of us should tolerate bullying. It is deliberate and harmful and can have negative long-term effects. Everybody has the right to … Continue reading Bullying
Human Rights in The Tribe
This week in World view we look at something that many of us don’t know we’ve got until they are taken away – human rights. Dictionary definition Right (rit) n. 1.what is just, fair treatment. Salene wears the trousers Midway through Tribe IV, Salene is elected city leader. She proves from the start that she’s … Continue reading Human Rights in The Tribe
Trading in The Tribe
Most of us are fortunate in that we have access to a wide range of goods and services. We can go down to the local supermarket and choose from a large variety of foods. Appliances and furniture are readily available. Services such as health and education are easily accessible. Providing that you have enough money … Continue reading Trading in The Tribe