2 essays

No plagerism and needs references

This is the 2 page Topic and below is the 3 pages

2 page is a Respond to Case Study Scenario

In your reading, Kwasi Wiredu described how stories have been used as a scare tactic to keep children and the weak-minded in line. One example he uses is Akan parents telling their children not to whistle while bathing, otherwise their mother will die. (Wiredu says this is for the child’s well-being so that he or she did not accidently drink the dirty water and possibly get sick.)

Is it morally reasonable to mislead or lie to a child for his or her own well-being? Is this sort of parental behavior a necessary “tool” for guiding a child to do the right thing until they can figure out what is right or wrong on their own?

Many cultures use the idea of Santa Claus making a list of who is naughty/nice as a way to manage the behaviors of children (because those children on the “nice list” receive presents). Do you feel that this parental behavior is morally reasonable?

 

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This is 3 pages topic is 

Oral Traditions in African and Confucian Ethics

 

Directions are

Both African and Confucian ethical traditions have a long standing oral tradition. What is one theme from each of these ethical traditions that you believe is valuable to pass on through oral traditions? In what way do you have an oral tradition within your family?

Your paper should be 3 pages in length and in APA format.