Blog Entry No. 7

Getting Out Of My Prison Cell

Deviance, according to sociologist William Graham Sumner, is a violation of established contextual, cultural, or social norms, whether folkways, mores, or codified law (1906). I'm Hannah, still young, wild, and free trying to fit in and do whatever I want in this world. One thing I can have when I'm still young is that, I can enjoy the luxury of doing things and stuff whether it is bad or good as long as I love what I'm doing. Now I can relate deviance inside our household. Every family has their standard rules and guidelines that should be obeyed especially to by their children. My mom is a strict parent. She has the full authority in the house since my father is not around with us. Her number one rule is: NO TEXTING WHEN EATING. This goes around every time.

Me while eating

I got scolded every time I'm doing this. Gadget here, gadget there, gadget everywhere. For me, I can call this a crime since my mom has already said her rule to me and I keep on disobeying her. As serve as a punishment, she sermons me infront of the people in the presence of our guest. I dont know, maybe technology nowadays has a great impact not just in me but to every teenagers in the world. We are worried if we can't take a look at our status, tweet in a day or watch viral videos in youtube. My mom thought that maybe I'm alreadycrazy  because when I'm alone and then check for updates in my phone or computer, then see's something funny, then laughs alone like a weirdo. I think when mom puts this things seriously, I'm already an ex-convict. Hahaha like if it would really happen. (See? I'm taking the situation for granted.) That's why I'm checking my phone when I'm already in school or while walking.

Me when I check my phone together with my friend

I know for sure that this can brought a serious impact in the future. Why? Because the fact that I can't put away my phone in my hand and disobeying my mom's rule is a double-kill crime. I lose the respect my mom needs from me and the proper etiquette in a table manners. The act that I'm showing everyday not just to my mom but to those who witness it is a shameful thing that needs to be replace by a good attitude.

So how can I get out of my prison cell?

First, obedience is a must. Always obey what your parents command because it is for your own good. Second, act as a proper lady and have some manners. Lastly, be open to change.

Ad Majorem De Gloriam . . . .