One theme of "A Decade" revolves around forbidden influences/censorship. In the story, Zhu Wenli is caught singing an Uigar fold song and the narrator tried to secretly learn to sing the song by herself. Zhu became nervous since during the cultural revolution anything related to non-revolutionary music was forbidden. Not only pertaining to music, but also mementos like pictures, furniture, paintings, jewelry, and even colorful clothing. All violations were punished rigorously. In the present time, students are presented with many choices in the world of online social media. Due to the increasing popularity of the various social media sites, teens face an interesting but often dangerous world of possible forbidden influences. Teachers, educators, parents have to do their best to nurture their student's curiosity while guarding them against the dangers lurking in the online world. To conclude, censorship may be necessary for the student's safety.
People are made of their experiences. Friends, especially during childhood years, are a huge part of who we grow up to be, and who we are influenced by. My friends have taught me the importance of courage, love, compassion, and life itself.
If it were not for my friends I have made over the years, I probably wouldn’t be alive right now.
They have saved me in more ways than can be expressed.
My main friend group, I’ve known for years. They are everything to me and I would trust them with my life if it came down to it. There are four of us. Coincidentally, four is my lucky number.
We have been through countless hardships together, they are more important to me than 90% of my family. We would do almost anything for each other. They all brought me back to reality when I was in a very dark place in my life. I love them so much, they have taught me so many things and I will never be able to thank them enough.
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The words hint at how the people are understanding the situation.