A Budding Scientist by Emilia Scotson

Life Messages
Life Isn’t Fair.
The saying "life isn’t fair" has affected me because of how my parents treat
me and my sister. When I or Natalie complain about something, my mom will tell
me “life isn’t fair.” She says this to tell me to stop complaining about things. I kind
of agree with it because I believe that life is fair sometimes, but not all the time.
When it isn’t fair, I try to make things fair. For example, on Halloween, if we get
different amounts of candy we try to split it, so we get equal amounts. If I can’t
make it fair, then I have to deal with the fact that it’s not fair.
Don’t Be A Quitter.
The saying “don’t be a quitter” affects me by telling me to keep going, and I
shouldn’t stop believing in myself. I believe it is a good saying that is to help
motivate you. It reminds you to try your hardest. Mostly my teachers and
sometimes other students say, “Don’t be a quitter.” When someone says,“don’t be
a quitter” it motivates me to try my best.
Sharing is Caring.
Many people remind me to “share.” This includes almost all of my family
and people at school. They also say, “Sharing is caring” at school. I believe that
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