Child, Youth Issues papers

A discussion of the importance of understanding the pace for child development and the possible causes of delays.

Analyzes an interview describing the family life of an African-American student.

A persuasive paper that tobacco advertising and lack of parental involvement is killing our children.

An analysis of the problem of bullying in American schools today.

A student relates what he would like to change about himself and why.

A review and analysis of the book "Road to Whatever: Middle-Class Culture and the Crisis of Adolescence", by Elliot Currie.

A persuasive essay on the benefits of attachment parenting.

This paper examines the teenage pregnancy aggregate and the dangers of unprotected sex.

This paper discusses the establishment of a community health social marketing program to provide care and education for pregnant teens.

A paper demonstrating why working parents are contributing to the rising levels of obesity in children.

A look at a reckless activity of car racing that some teenagers enjoy.

A discussion of the rising rate of teenage pregnancy, its causes and its problems.

An examination of the problem of teenage street racing and possible solutions to the problem.

An in-depth exploration of the aggressive behavior demonstrated by adolescent boys and girls.

A look at the socialization theories that explain Lizzie Borden's criminal behavior.

A look at how interpersonal communication skills can be used to address the challenge of maintaining family structure that is supportive to family members.

An argument against the belief that violence in video games leads to increased violence among children or adults.

An exploration of the influence children have on their parents.

An overview of domestic violence and its different forms.

An overview of the Bowen family model and its theories.

A personal narrative of potty training a son and new puppy at the same time.

An overview of the Planned Parenthood organization that advocates family planning.

An exploration of the reasons behind the rise in birthrate in the United States.

A discussion of the negative impact of media advertisements on teenage girls' self image.

A discussion of Amnesty International's efforts in encouraging adherence to human rights in the workplace.

An examination of two case studies that shed light on the biopsychosocial causes of mental illness.

A critical analysis of Mike Males' argument in "The Scapegoat Generation: America's War on Adolescents".

A brief discussion of the parentified child and the parentification process.

An overview of the practice of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the treatment of autism.

An overview of attachment theory, the theory of infant bonding with the mother.

A discussion of the growing problem of teen pregnancy in the U.S., its causes and ways to reduce the problem.

A review of the article by A. Blumstein "Youth, Guns, and Violent Crime".

An article review of T. L. Gilman and S.C. Haden's "Understanding and Treating the Juvenile Fire Setter: A Review".

An exploration of the extent to which parental substance abuse is a precursor to delinquency in children.

A paper calling for rehabilitative approaches to sentencing for deviant youth.

A look at the world wide problem of sex trafficking of children.

An examination of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents.

A teenage boy offers a description of his family.

An examination of the application and goals of the Bowen Systems theory.

An analysis of the communication and affection between mother and son, based on C.S. Lewis' work "Four Loves".

A discussion of the declining condition of the youth of America according to the perspective of the teachings of the Bible.

A look at the research on the efficacy of the Second Step Violence Prevention Curriculum in elementary schools.

A discussion of the effects of violent video games on children and their behavior.

A discussion of the varying results of studies into the effects of television and video game violence on children.

A research proposal to explore the goals of adaptive occupational therapy for the families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

A research proposal to explore whether steroid use is a factor in adolescent depression.

This paper focuses on two American cultural experiences of obesity and drug and alcohol abuse.

A discussion on the Los Angeles-based Crips street gang.

An examination of the correlation between depression and suicide in adolescents and the lack of positive support from adults.

An analysis of the role of doubles in the book "The Annotated Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov.

An argument why even the best approaches may never eliminate school shootings.

A discussion on ear infections and ear health in young children.

A look at the programs that aim to prevent underage drinking and drug abuse.

An examination of the importance of social and emotional development in young children.

A look at the coercion model and the social control theory of juvenile delinquency.

Looks at the way to raise children to become good people.

A case study examination of the connection between family life and stress in a family on delinquency among adolescents.

A comparison of two cultures' expressions of rites of passage for young girls.

A discussion on whether it is permissible for companies to market unhealthy food and non-alcoholic beverages to children.

A look at the ethical issues involved in the use of growth hormone treatment.

A persuasive essay that single parents can be competent parents.

An exploration of whether the development of a country is related to its child protection policy.

A research paper on child abuse and neglect in society today.

An analysis of the adolescent struggles in Jane Austen's "Emma", Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and Chaim Potok's "My Name is Asher Lev".

A discussion of the issues and benefits related to the creation of a baby eBay.

A discussion on improvements to sexual education techniques and materials.

A report that looks at youth and minor smoking in the New York City area.

A discussion on the cognitive development of deaf children with and without cochlear implants.

An examination of the cultural, socioeconomic and geopolitical issues involved in inter-regime marriages between Hong Kong and mainland China.

A review of the history, ideology and practical application of Bowlby's attachment theory.

An analysis of the conflicts between the father and son in the play "Fences" by August Wilson.

An analysis of Jeannette Walls' "The Glass Castle", Ayaan Hirsi Ali's "Infidel" and Maxine Hong Kingston's "The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts".

A research proposal to explore whether Virginia should adopt legislation lowering the age at which a juvenile can be tried as an adult.

A look at the causes behind school shootings in the US and the parental role in possible prevention.

An analysis of the decisions of the young male characters in "On the Rainy River" by Tim O'Brien and "The A & P" by John Updike.

Discusses world serial killers and their taste for human flesh.

A look at how rape victims cope after their trauma.

A literature review on whether parent-child relationships affect the impact of divorce on adolescence.

This paper suggests a link between Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin and Saddam Hussein's abusive childhoods and their later abuse of leadership.

Describes the author's father, who showed her how to live a Christian life.

A brief discussion of the characteristics of partner violence and the factors that impact on partner violence.

A discussion of the extent of child abuse and elderly abuse in America and the laws that are meant to protect against such abuses.

A review of "Code of the streets" by Elijah Anderson.

A discussion on the causes and effects of obesity in children.

A discussion on the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault against women and children in China.

An observational analysis of the situational ethics of children cheating at play.

A brief look at the psychosocial difficulties that parents of young children with severe disabilities may cope with during their child's early years.

A discussion on the foster care system in the United States.

A discussion on learning theories for the best way to help students learn.

This paper explores the extent to which parental substance abuse is a precursor to delinquency.

A review of the article "Early Deviance and Related Risk Factors in the Children of Narcotic Addicts" by David N. Nurco, Robert J. Blatchley, Thomas E. Hanlon and Kevin E. O'Grady.

A paper on the effects homelessness brings to children and youths in the United States.

A review of Anne-Marie Ambert's study "A Qualitative Study of Peer Abuse and Its Effects: Theoretical and Empirical Implications".

A review of "Debunking Myths about Marriages and Families" by Mary Ann Schwartz and Barbara Marliene Scott.

An exploration of the adverse outcomes associated with raising children in single parent families.

A discussion of the problem of healthcare for uninsured young people in both rural and urban America.

An examination of the correlation between sex education in schools and declining teenage pregnancy rates in Georgia.

A study proposal to explore the consequences of students receiving a poor, public school education.