A. Detail in writing a movie, TV show/narrative, book, play, game, song, etc. that you still remember from childhood or that continues to be of importance to you now. Once you have written about it, find a copy of that movie, book, game, etc. and play or listen to it again. Pay attention to and then write about moments you identify with or details that stand out. Also try to find artifacts (Youtube clips, photographs, remixes, etc.) as examples of the movie, book, etc. that you can upload as examples.
One song that I remember really well from my childhood is “Opposite of Adults,” by Chiddy Bang. Chiddy Bang is a rapper from Philadelphia which was the first reason I really liked him. I was introduced to this song my first year at camp and it was my introduction to rap music as well. I really enjoyed it as it was played over and over in my bunk becoming the unofficial bunk song. I really connect with this song as it is essentially about growing up and making something of yourself. The song speaks of how the artists now has the ability to live out his dreams of making money and being able to be successful. The first lyrics in the first verse is about reminiscing of the innocence that Chiddy had as a kid and growing up I am starting to realize more and more about the importance of innocence as a child. He talks about games played as a kid and how he can now travel where he wants and party a lot more. The song means a lot to me due to the connection I have with it and camp. In addition, throughout the song he complains about not having enough knowledge which I think is a huge problem with schools currently. I believe strongly that the current school system is very weak and agree with his lines about school not preparing him. I feel as though a lot of my knowledge about life was learned on my own outside school which is similar to what the song preaches.
