Community #2:
A. Choose a specific local legislative issue or unofficial social code that that stood out in your community and constrained your and/or others' behavior. Include an anecdote about one of your or others' experiences that supports or problematizes the "rules" of that law or social code. Then describe what this anecdote says about the values, norms, behaviors about your community, which might have shape your own beliefs, thoughts, actions, etc.
One unofficial social code in my community was that everyone had to do some sort of charity event each year of elementary school. From a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to class concerts, the school district was always looking to provide a strong community that looks out for each other. There are some areas of my school district that are much worse off than others and school was able to let others look out for those in need. One example of this is paying for students to go on school trips when they don’t have the money for it. My family did this anonymously to help others and this had a big impact on me. The community providing so much help for others pushed the values of respect and kindness. As a kid it can be hard to not make outlandish comments that may offend someone even if it’s just because you don’t know better. My school district providing many opportunities to help others showed what we are about and also can connect to the brotherhood feeling that the city of Philadelphia shares. In the big scheme of things, it is hard knowing who has or doesn’t have what and this showed me that it doesn’t matter what you have as long as you can help make other peoples lives better. It was very important as a community to look out for each other and this teaching gave me ideals I will never let go of. No matter how hard times are there are always people who need more help and for this I am always inclined to help anyway possible whether it be monetary or just plain service.
