Write a 200- to 300-word critique of the response assigned by your facilitator. Include a summary of the decision stated in your assigned response, whether or not this response has made you see the scenario differently, and your critique of your classmate’s rationale
John has spent most of his life in a rural community and his days as a high school quarterback may not have exposed him to other boys his age that are have been involved in much more highly competitive conference football play. He has a solid social network and easily can fit in with others and make friends. His disadvantage is also that being from a small town, being further away from his family, and now transitioning to life in the Big Apple. John will be exposed to many new things that he has not seen or been exposed to while growing up in rural Indiana. Being the football star at his high school and going to the large university and having to compete for attention and most likely not being the football star his freshman year he will miss being in the limelight and the center of attention. Transitioning from a rural high school to the large university in New York City will be difficult and the many distractions of New York City will draw his attention away from his studies.
Donnie grew up in the Windy City and now transitioning to smaller city in Ames, Iowa. His values, desire to earn his degree and keep a small social network will benefit him at ISU. He has clear goals set for his college experience and is determined to succeed in the music industry. He has the ability to express himself and express himself to others through his music which will benefit his studies as well as his future career in music. Living in Ames will also leave Donnie closer to his family and friends in Chicago. I do not believe Donnie will skip class, engage in binge drinking, drug use or deviant behavior associated with moving away from home.
I believe that John will be the young man who will engage in deviant behavior and be more susceptible to peer pressure at college
In the assigned response, John and Donnie are compared in terms of their transition to college life. The response highlights the potential challenges that John may face, such as being away from family and adjusting to life in a big city, as well as the potential impact on his academic performance due to distractions. On the other hand, Donnie's transition seems more positive, given his clear goals, small social network, and the benefits of being closer to family and friends in his new city.
This response does provide a different perspective on the scenario, as it sheds light on the potential difficulties and advantages that each individual may experience during their transition to college. It highlights the factors that can influence their behavior and academic performance.
However, the rationale provided for why John may engage in deviant behavior and be more susceptible to peer pressure at college lacks sufficient evidence and logical reasoning. The response assumes that because John was a high school football star, he will miss being in the limelight and the center of attention, and this may lead him to engage in deviant behavior. While it is possible that this may be a factor for some individuals, it cannot be generalized to all high school athletes transitioning to college. Each person's behavior and response to change are complex and influenced by various factors.
Overall, while the response does present some valid points about the challenges and advantages that John and Donnie may face, it falls short in providing justification for John's potential deviant behavior and draws overly broad conclusions based on his background as a football star. A more comprehensive analysis of the individuals' personality, support systems, and personal goals would provide a more balanced and accurate assessment.