HORROR

HORROR
BY GROUP 4:

               Horror is a genre of fiction which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten, scare, disgust, or startle its readers or viewers by inducing feelings of horror and terror Literary historian J. A. Cuddon has defined the horror story as "a piece of fiction in prose of variable length, which shocks or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing" It creates an eerie and frightening atmosphere. Horror is frequently supernatural, though it can be non-supernatural. Often the central menace of a work of horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society. One of the defining traits of the genre of horror is that it provokes a response, emotional, psychological or physical, within readers that causes them to react with fear.

1. Haunted House.

               In a small town in Perak we moved to a rundown house that my parents thought they could repair. I was 4 years old and thought the house was haunted. After 3 or 4 months my parents gave up and we moved to the other side of town. When I was 6 or 7 I started walking to the pool and playground field with friends but always avoided Jts Street. It actually caused fear being on that street.

              When I was 9 walked past the still rundown house but in the other side of the street. When in almost in front a little kid about 3 or 4 walks out the front door. He looked exactly like me at that age, same hair cut and everything. He just sat on the edge of the porch with an erie missing tooth grin, big eyes and stared at me. I was terrified and walked home in extreme fear. I kept telling mom the story and she finally said she will call Uncle Muthu and Mrs. Lily who live near the rundown house. They told us the house is vacant and nobody has lived there since we had a few years before.

2. Apartment

               This one happened few years back when were residing in an apartment. We are located in Genting Highland. So every weekend my friend, my brother and I will go out for a movie night show. It was just an another day. Its an apartment have 10 houses, the ground floor is for parking and we were at first floor. That night we forgot the main gate key, so had to jump off the wall to get the key (so that we can park the car inside). As I was driving the car I was lazy to get out and jump off the wall so my brother and friend were having argument about who is going to get the key . Finally my friend said he will get it and my brother was in call. So he went up and its been 5 minutes he didn’t

get back.

               I tried calling , but he left the mobile in the car, My brother has walked nearly 500 meter while he was talking in call. So I dusted up my butt and got in. I thought he would not have spotted the key. I entered in and got the key which was hanging right at the hall, Then spotted my friend. He was standing in a little passage like area (Where dining table located) and looking towards kitchen (which have attached balcony). I sneaked behind him and thought what was he doing? Might be texting someone or busy with mobile?

               I went near him and he have got goosebumps allover , I can see it on his hand, He was dumb struck and sweating like anything. I touched him and shooked then asked what has happened. He did not utter anything but still looking at the corner of the kitchen and raised his hand pointing there. I was damn scared its around 1.30AM. Then he said, I saw something in black colour was sitting at this corner and just whiz passed in to balcony.

               I did not thought he must be hallucinating something cos at that moment what he told seem really trustworthy. Then I gave him water and we both walked down back. From that day we never stayed in that appartment alone.

3. My Bed In Infinity

               This moment is by far the most scared I have ever been in my life. I awake from some sort of dream and my room is pitch black, I cannot see anything past the sides of my bed (my room is never completely dark.) Also I have a condition with my eyes where I see static interference over most things, especially at night, but this time everything is pure black. I know I am in my room but I feel completely lost. I cannot sense my walls, ceiling, floor or anything. It is a small room, my bed is 2ft away from the wall on my right and 4ft away from my wardrobe on the left. It is like I am surrounded by nothingness, in space all by myself. I keep telling myself I am being stupid but my brain is convinced I am not in my room. My heart is ripping through my chest and all i can hear is thumping. So I close my eyes and try to sleep. In my dream I am sitting in the sky miles above some weird unruined Mayan city which is huge and almost endless beneath me. I wake and I am aware of still being suspended miles in the air, I even think I can see the city beneath me slightly. I look down to my carpet but I see nothing, I lean from the bed so my face would literally be 2″ from the carpet but nothing, I cannot even sense it. I am too scared to leave my bed to try and stand.

               I reach for my clock which has a really bright light and the light turns on and fades instantly over 15 seconds and my whole room lights up and my heart returns to a normal level. I fall asleep for 2 seconds and have the same vision again and wake feeling lost. Again I use my clock and calm down. I decide now I am not going to sleep until the sun starts to come up and gives some light. 

However as soon as the light from my clock fades, it is like everything has disappeared and I have the feeling of endless space again and my heart thunders. I think to myself “you just saw the walls of your room 2 seconds ago, pull yourself together” but my brain is CONVINCED that everything has vanished. So I reach for my clock and keep it in my hands constantly pressing the light button over and over. I made it to morning and did get some sleep. This is the only time this has happened and luckily nothing like it has ever happened again.

               Based on the discussion above, in our life there have many horror story that we will cannot forget. That is because we as a race have a curiosity towards the forbidden things in life.

We get this curiosity sated by watching horror-movies or reading horror-texts; through
them we test our fears and explore the darkest recesses of our minds. Besides, as a muslim we have our own faith which we need to believe with the only one Allah.

PARENTING

Parenting
By group 4;

               Good parenting helps foster empathy, honesty, kindness, coorperation and cheerfulness. It also promotes intellectual curiosity, motivation and desire to achieve. It helps protect children from developing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, anti-social behavior and alcohol and drug abuse. "Parenting is one of the most researched areas in the entire field of social science" says Steinberg. Too many parents base their actions on gut  reactions. But some parents have better instincts than others. Children should never be hit, not even a slap on toddler's bottom.

               Many people use the same tactics their own parents used and a lot of times that meant using really harsh discipline. A parents relationship with his or her child will be reflected in the child's actions including child behavior problems. Which parents do not love their children? After all, what is the goal when you're dealing with children? There is the ways of good parenting.

1. Make Time For Kids.

               It's often difficult for parents and kids to get together for a family meal, let alone spend quality time together. But, there is probably nothing kids would like more. For example, get up 10 minutes earlier in the morning, eat breakfast with your child or leave the dishes in the sink and take a walk after dinner. Kids who aren't getting the attention they want from their parents often act out or misbehave because they're sure to be noticed that way.

               Many parents find it rewarding to schedule together time with their kids. Create a " special night" each week to be together and let your kids help decide how to spend the time. Look for other ways to connect, put a note or something special in your kid's lunchbox. Adolescents seem to need less undivided attention from their parents than younger kids. Because there are fewer windows of opportunity for parents and teens to get together, parents should do their best to be available when their teen does express a desire to talk or participate in family activities. Attending concerts, games and other events with teen communications caring and lets you get to know more about your child and his or her friends in important ways.

               Don't feel guilty if you're a working parent. It is the many little things you do such as making popcorn, playing cards, window shopping than that kids will remember.

2. Loving Parents

               As a parents we need to show them our love. This is no such thing as loving our child too much. Loving them are cannot spoiling them. Only what you choose to do or give them in the name of love such a things like material indulgence, low expectations and over protection. When these things are given in place of real love, that's when you will have a spoiling child.

               Loving our child can be as simple as giving them hugs, spending time with them and listening to their issues seriously. Showing these acts of love can trigger the release of feel good hormones such as oxytocin, opiods and prolactin. These neurochemicals can bring us a deep sence of calm, emotional warmth and contentment, from these the child will develop resilience and not to mention a closer relationship with us.

3. Positive Parenting

               Babies are born with around 100bilion cells (neurons) with relatively little connections. These connections create our thoughts, drive our actions, shape our personalities and basically determine who we are. They are created, strengthened and "sculpted" through experiences positive experiences themselves and offer them to others. Give your child negatives experiences. They won't have the kind of development necessary for them to thrive. Sing that silly song. Have a tickle marathon, go to the park. Laugh with your child. Ride through an emotional tantrum. Solve a problem together with a positive attitude.

              Not only do these positive experiences create good connections in your child's brain, but they also from the memories of you that your child carries for live. When it comes to discipline, it seems hard to remain positive. But it is possible to practise Positive Discipline and avoid punitive measures. Being a good parents means you need to teach your child the moral in what is right and what is wrong. Setting limits and being consistent are the keys to good discipline. Be kind and firm when enforcing those rules. Focus on the reason behind the child's behavior. And make it and opportunity to learn for the future, rather than to punish for the past.

               Based on the discussions above, I can conclude that parents play an important role in the development of the character of the children. Parents need to realise their responsibility to educate children into a noble person. Each family member should equip themselves with parenting knowledge. This is important because the formation of the character of children should start with family itself. Parents will be the role model for children. Strictly speaking, the household is a fire tile garden to produce noble and virtuous people. If you have a good relationship and you're really in tune with your child, that's what really matters. Then none of this will be an issue. Thank you & Assalamualaikum!