"Rip Van Winkle"

Imagine that you are now thirty years old. You have spent the last 15 years, beginning from this day, asleep, thus you have "fast forwarded" to the year 2024. How would this time change affect you? Would you be happy to skip those years? Why?

Use of the "N-Word"

Under what circumstances, and for whom, is it acceptable to use the "n-word" in conversation? Is it ever acceptable?
When, if ever, is it acceptable for an author to use the word in a book or story?
If the word is in a book or story, should it be spoken in English class? Why or why not?
In your response, answer any or all of these questions.