Confidence

Good:

1. Passing the state test, /believe I can write a haiku,\ that’s confidential.
2. I like PlayStation. /Telling jokes is lots of fun,\ and using laptops.

3. It makes me relax.  /I get to smack the ball far,\ and shoot basketball.

4. It’s good to be smart.  /School allows us to get jobs.  \ Sport leads to careers.

5. My teacher helps me; /friends are always there for me,\ dancing is best.

6. Happy attitude, /family love and work ethic-  \ Friends recovery-

7. Knicks will win this year.  /Sister will do well in school.  \Dad is innocent.

8. Dad don’t ever tell.  /I’m always true to myself.  \He keeps my secrets.

9. Worthiness is great.  /I can believe in my mom.  \I will trust in god.

10. He gives people help.  /Dad stops me from getting hurt.  \My mom cares for me.

11. I should have belief /in school.  Thee has credence in\ mi familia. (my family)

Challenges:

1. Supporting bad friends.  /Can’t be beatin’ at my own game-\ disbelief in friends-

2. Don’t like loneliness.  /Don’t disrespect my mother.  \ Stop yelling at me.

3. You can’t get cancer.  /Chill with tattoos and gang signs.  \ Enjoying trouble-

4. Gangs are illegal.  /Drugs can be very harmful.  \ Don’t drop out be smart.

5. Careful with blaming.  /There’s no reason to use drugs.  \ Don’t be violent-

6. Drugs can be harmful.  /Gangs can get you in danger.  Forget black and white.

7. Drugs happen to kill.  /Prostitutes spread diseases.  \Avoid crazy folks-

8. He will always tell.  /Some people hate to be nice.  \They are very mean.

9. I don’t trust strangers.  /I will not trust masterminds.  \The kid cannot change.

10. The people who died.  /I could get hurt with the gun.  \People get crazy.

11. You can’t have credence /in drugs, or in bad people,\ and in vehemence.

Suggestions:

1. Always make good friends.  /Be confident in wise friends.\  Be true to yourself.

2. Let’s play with new friends.  /Talk nicely to my mother.\  Breathe easy, stay calm.

3. Go smoke somewhere else.  /Chill with teachers and students.  \Don’t seek-out trouble.

4. Go join a school club.  /Chill with friends that don’t use drugs.  \Take care of school first.

5. Keep your conscience right.  /Playing games with friends instead.\  Stop hurting others.

6. Don’t take anything.  /Stay away from certain folks.  \Equal rights for all.

7. Apply for a job.  /Get help and use protection.  \Don’t sell your body.

8. I trust my mother.  /They’ll always be there for you.  \Friends will defend you.

9. Do not trust bad guys.  /You can’t believe within thieves.  \Help child do work.

10. Trust in the army.  /Always trust in the police.\  Medicine can help.

11. Grieving helps people /with their problems.  School assists\ in keeping you good.

1. Ali Aghayere is 13 years old.

2. Oliver  Beriguette is 10 years old.

3. Jose Ferrera is 12 years old.

4. Qwani Lanier is 11 years old.

5. Darwyn Ortega is 12 years old.

6. Angel Rivas is 12 years old.

7. William Sanchez is 13 years old.

8. Solamarie Sanchez is 11 years old.

9. Victoria Vasquez is 10 years old.

10. Ernie Benjamin Vasquez is 9 years old.

11. Neville Vaughn is 13 years old.