News and Views:
Today Millennium Kids Corner Announcers Kate and Sarah delved into the world of the English language and in particular swearing. This came off the back of a recent incident with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd openly using expletives in a professional setting.
The reasons behind why people swear was explored, and the MK Corner was lucky enough to hear from Daniel Midgley, Lecturer in Linguistics at UWA. (Listen to the interview below)
"Beyond angry or upset words said in the heat of the moment, swearing does a lot of work in social interactions. In the past, researchers have theorized that men swear to create a masculine identity and women swear to be more like men. More recent studies, however, theorize that women swear in part because they are emulating women they admire" (http://people.howstuffworks.com/swearing1.htm)
Thus it was come to the conclusion that people swear in some situations, as it gives them power.
The question was posed to you:
"Is it right for Politicians to swear like K-Rudd did eariler this week? Do you think they are setting good examples to Australian Youth? Leave a Comment and let us know!"
Amanda (22): "I dont think it will really make a difference what they say!! im pretty sure 99% of youth dont follow the PM!! The only time us less political minded people listen to anything he says is when he wants to offer us money or take away our daylight savings and sunday shopping!!!"
Kelly: "It's never ok! How can we expect our PM to be a good role model for our youth if he does that? As a teacher, I would never swear at work, and I would hope that the PM is a bigger influence than me!"
Lisa (22): "Until we ourselves are prepared to be perfect I believe we should stop expecting perfection from our politicians. Swearing isn't great if you want to be taken as a professional, but it wasn't in the public arena, and I don't think ANYONE can honestly claim they haven't been fired up and not said something in the heat of the moment. Lets have the ... Read Moresame about of debate about voluntary euthanasia, or climate changes, or ANYTHING other than whether or not they should be swearing. There are serious problems out there too."
Christian (25): "What difference does it make if kids swear? Its not going to transform them into monsters. Context is everything"
What do you think? Leave a comment below!
Listen Up!: NEWS FLASH!
A few months ago, students from Thornlie SHS were on the Millennium Kids Corner telling us about their rap workshop. The winners have just been announced and they are:
"Don't Smoke" Jarrahd and Michael
"Leader, not a follower" Anthony and Naomi.
Jarrahd, Michael, Anthony and Naomi will now have the chance to have their song professionally recorded and turned into a ringtone.
Congratulations guys and stay tuned for the premiere of their songs in HypeFM in the coming weeks!
The Millennium Kids (MK) Corner on HypeFM is dedicated to giving the young people of Perth a voice. Millennium Kids Inc. is a youth-run environmental organization and have partnered with HypeFM to provide youth with an opportunity to analyze and become involved in their local community. Empowering young people through positive, constructive action, the 1.5 hour weekly show consists of a variety of kid-driven interviews, fun educational information packages, games and giveaways.
This is your show and you have the chance to come on air and express your opinion! Email pr@millenniumkids.com.au if you want to be involved in the show!
This is your show and you have the chance to come on air and express your opinion! Email pr@millenniumkids.com.au if you want to be involved in the show!
WEEK 19 THURSDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2009
Young People Doing Amazing Things:
Today Lauren Dean (20) from Girl Guides Australia joined just in the studio to tell us a little bit about Girl Guides and the upcoming Centennary Events in 2010. 2010 marks the International Centennary of Girl Guides and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced that next year will be Year of the Girl Guide. There will be events all over the country and the world to celebrate. If you want to be involved check out http://www.girlguideswa.org.au/
TravelSmart EatSmart:
Eating smart is really importaint to living a healthy life. Students all over the state are getting together to hold healthy morning teas and breakfasts to celebrate TravelSmart events. For more info visit www.travelsmarteatsmart.blogspot.com
Today Lauren Dean (20) from Girl Guides Australia joined just in the studio to tell us a little bit about Girl Guides and the upcoming Centennary Events in 2010. 2010 marks the International Centennary of Girl Guides and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced that next year will be Year of the Girl Guide. There will be events all over the country and the world to celebrate. If you want to be involved check out http://www.girlguideswa.org.au/
TravelSmart EatSmart:
Eating smart is really importaint to living a healthy life. Students all over the state are getting together to hold healthy morning teas and breakfasts to celebrate TravelSmart events. For more info visit www.travelsmarteatsmart.blogspot.com
YOUTH DECIDE '09: Tristian Haberley joined Kate and Sarah in the studio to let us know about a current Australian Youth Climate Coalition event called Youth Decide. Youth Decide '09 will give 4.8 million young Australians, who will be the most impacted by climate change, the opportunity to vote on the action they want global leaders to take at the United Nations climate change negotiations to be held in Copenhagen in December. Tristian encourages you to vote online between 14-21 September. www.youthdecide.com.au
YOUTH TREE
Tim Kenworthy also popped in for a chat about an initiative that he is involved with- Youth Tree. Youth Tree is a youth-run initiative that uses creativity and innovation to get more young people into volunteering.
Youth Tree has two events coming up!
1. Day of Action - South Freo Sustainability Experience Part 2: Help build a community garden at South Freo Senior High School. Learn practical skills for your own sustainable veggie gardening shenanigans. Saturday Sep 12 at 10am. Check out the Facebook event for it.
2. Youth Decide @ TEDucation. Awesome event combining the awesome talks and discussions of TEDucation with Australia's first national youth vote on climate targets. Tuesday September 15 at 6:00pm. Check out the TEDucation group Facebook for more info.
News and Views:
With Tristian and Tim in the studio, the MK Corner had a chat about food gardens in schools and wanted to know what you think about food gardens in schools.
Simone (14) Heathridge: "I had a food garden in my primary school, it was so much fun!"
Daniella (13) Lathlain: "I have a teacher at my school who is so passionate about our school food garden, we grow the plants and then eat them during big cook-off days!"
WEEK 17 THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2009
Young People Doing Amazing Things:
MK Corner co-hosts Kate and Sarah were lucky enough to interview long-time Millennium Kids member Tessa Moncrieff about her upcoming debut at the Perth Fashion Festival.
Tessa (25) has been involved in Millennium Kids since she was in Year 2 at South Perth Primary School. At the 2009 Perth Fashion Festival she debuted her fashion line - Plonk at the Gallery Runway Show. Inspired by her mother's childhood 1950's paper dolls Tessa's fashions are all individually handmade.
If you would like more information about Tessa or would like to check out her designs visit http://www.missplonk.com.au/
WEEK 16! THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2009
Young People Doing Amazing Things:
This week Rick Newnham from the Left Right Think Tank joined us in the studio to chat about Left Right's latest project: Ennovate. Left Right is Australia's first independent and non-partisan think-tank of young minds. Their mission is to involve young people in public policy with their vision is for a society that seeks and embraces the ideas of young people. If you would like more information about Left Right Think Tank head to www.leftright.org.au
News and Views:
Today we posed you the question: "Should the legal age to vote be lowered?" With Rick in the studio MK co-hosts Kate and Sarah had a lengthy discussion about the pros and cons of each. The Hype Hotline was flooded with callers on 9472 1017.
Here is a sample of your opinions:
Glen (18) from Nedlands: "Absolutely the right should be lowered! I am sick of the government making decisions I dont agree with!"
Jamie (20) from Swanview: "I don't care about politics and I hate having to vote."
Annie (17) from Joondalup: "I wish I could vote - I have so much to say and as a young people I feel I don't get heard."
Let us know what you think by commenting below.
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