I read a interesting thing today in my sociology book; it seems that sociologists do not believe in free will.  They are concerned with cause and effect.  This bothered me.  Can a child abuser, a spouse abuser, a bank robber, a mall shouter then blame his actions on  his environment, his socialization, and never ever take responsibility for his own actions?  I inquired about this to my teacher who said that sociology does not assign blame, that is a moral issue.  So, do not morals come in to play in the criminal justice system?  I wonder if perhaps I’ve chosen the wrong field! If for example I were to work for a  Family Children’s Service department and someone comes to me to apply for assistance say a single mother with small children.  I would tell her about food stamps, about child care assistance, job training, and help for continuing education.  I would encourage her to think of what she wanted from life.  We all can’t decide where we are born, in to what social class, or economic situation we grow up in.  I do think we can make choices about our situation.  I know it is hard financially for many.  It is hard for Ben and me at times, but I can manage what we have, apply for assistance with medications and expenses, and do what I can to better our situation.  I know some people don’t even believe they can be better, perhaps they have heard all their lives they were no good.  Will they always feel that way?  I just wonder what you think about all of these things?

Rhonda

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