BBC Compacta Class 9 Solutions - Classroom Assignment- 14

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Ans: Diary Entry: Observations of Street Children
April 29, 2024
Today, as I walked through the bustling streets of our neighborhood, I couldn't help but notice the group of street children who seem to paint both color and sorrow on the canvas of the city. There were about eight of them, their ages ranging from as young as five to the cusp of teenage years. Half of them were boys, their clothes worn and dirty, yet their spirit undying as they played a game of football with a can. The girls, four in number, appeared slightly older, carrying responsibilities on their small shoulders, selling trinkets and flowers to the passersby.
Their laughter was contagious, yet my heart ached at the thought of the hardships they must face daily. Their innocent faces were marked with the weariness of life that no child should know. It pains me to see such vibrancy and potential subjected to the harsh realities of survival.
In a world of plenty, it's tragic that these children have to work when they should be learning and playing. I feel a deep urge to help improve their condition. Maybe I could start by organizing community programs for education and meals, or even advocate for their plight to local authorities. They deserve a chance for a better life, and I want to be part of that change.

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Ans: Diary Entry: Reaction to Neighbourhood Burglary
April 29, 2024
An unsettling wave of concern washed over me today when I learned that the Smiths' residence, just two blocks from ours, was burglarized last night. It was around 3 AM when the thieves broke in, taking advantage of the quiet hours. The Smiths lost not just valuables but also a sense of security that each of us holds dear to our homes.
Mrs. Smith recounted to me how they lost family heirlooms, and the hardest part for them is coming to terms with the loss of items that held sentimental value. They're coping, but the incident has left them, and indeed all of us neighbors, rattled.
This rise in burglaries in our once peaceful community is alarming. It’s a stark reminder that we're not as insulated from crime as we thought. I feel a pressing need for action, perhaps a neighborhood watch program, and definitely more efficient local policing. We must band together to protect our homes and the sanctity of our community.