Child, Youth Issues papers

A look at the issues of divorce.

A look at the effects of media violence on children through a critique of the social learning theory of media violence.

An analysis of what types of relationships are typically formed among Hispanic couples in the United States today.

A comparison of the beliefs and ideas as presented by Dr. James Dobson and Erik Erikson.

A proposed case study of the relationship between adolescents and their parents.

A review of the effects on a child of a parent suffering from Parkinson's disease.

This paper discusses the issue of domestic violence in the United States as compared with other nations.

This paper discusses aspects and characteristics related to bullying.

This paper explores the relationships that heterosexual and homosexual couples maintain after they break up.

A discussion regarding the increase in people diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

This paper discusses group therapy for victims of child abuse.

This paper presents a research design for a study about the effects of parental smoking.

An analysis of the social effects of the increased number of couples cohabiting outside the framework of marriage.

A review of the case of Amy Rowley vs. the Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson District, in 1982.

An analysis of the pressures influencing adolescents and how adolescent psychologists view these issues.

This paper discusses nutrition and health concerns for adolescents and develops a proposal to improve nutritional health in this age group.

This paper discusses whether the 'Love and Logic' method of discipline is a viable option for use within the school system.

This paper is a research proposal to study service provision to Australian Aboriginal children under the age of six years old with intellectual disability.

This paper explores the connection between psychological and physical abuse and health issues.

This paper explores the issue of filial piety among East Asian cultures.

This paper examines the role of advertising campaigns targeted at children and childhood obesity.

A discussion regarding the best form of sexual education.

A discussion regarding sexual offender types, statistics and the impact left on the victims.

A look at the many forms of love and their psychological principles.

An analysis of the physical and emotional affects of domestic violence on children.

An analysis of the relationship between exposure to fashion magazines and sexual attitudes of young women.

A review of the debate regarding school uniforms.

This paper discusses socialization skills among children and adolescents.

This paper discusses middle childhood and the importance of applying theories on middle childhood in the classroom.

This paper explores the effects television has on children's behavior.

This paper reviews research and data to establish whether prison boot camps are more successful than general incarceration for young adults.

An analysis of the affects of child sexual abuse on at-risk youth behavior.

This paper discusses vocational education and mentoring as it pertains to a specific American school system.

This paper discusses the risks that the use of computers and the Internet post to children.

This paper describes aggression replacement training which works to give adolescents positive alternatives to their aggression and antisocial behavior.

This paper examines foster care and its effects on children.

This paper argues for an educational program for juvenile delinquents.

This paper addresses the subject of minors who commit sexual offenses.

This paper explores therapy for sex offenders that is based on developing empathy for their victims.

This paper explores the effects of media violence on children.

A review of Florida's juvenile justice problems.

This paper examines the effects abuse has on the hippocampus (a part of the brain) and the powers of recall.

A review of community actions programs (CAP) and HIV/AIDS.

A look at the problem of controversial commercials and their effect on children.

A look at the growing problem of aggression amongst school children.

This paper explores the use of the Internet by children and looks at how the Internet has become a part of daily life.

A discussion regarding how TV and the media influence young children.

A discussion regarding the issue of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.

A literature review and research proposal into the study of factors influencing teenager girls to become mothers.

An argument against John Carr's suggestion in "It's Time to Tackle Cyberporn" that censoring the Internet is the most effective way to prevent children from accessing pornography.

This paper discusses the effects of the nurtured heart approach as a method of treating difficult children.

A discussion regarding the impact of contextual factors on the learning and teaching process and the student-teacher relationship.

An analysis of the debate over the role that culture plays in the development of children.

A discussion on whether sports stars are appropriate role models for children.

A discussion on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A discussion regarding the controversial issue of prayers at school.

This paper examines the symptoms and treatment of bulimia nervosa.

A look at adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

A discussion regarding the use of illicit drugs in the USA.

A discussion regarding the economy of sex tourism and the role it plays in society.

A discussion regarding the legal and ethical issues and complications surrounding surrogate parenting.

A discussion on the importance of accurate sexual education in American schools.

This paper argues that children have the right to divorce their parents.

A look at the role of the father in the life of a child.

A review of research regarding the most effective approach to dealing with and treating children who have experienced trauma of some form.

A look at the problems concerning teen pregnancy in Nevada.

A look at the argument of public schools versus a home-based education.

A look at some of theories surrounding the early death of a mother and how this affects the daughter.

This paper examines the themes of the child and childhood in Henry James' 'Daisy Miller' and Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

An analysis of the effectiveness of anger management skills for children.

An analysis of the effects of caregiving on grandparents of minority groups.

This paper discusses the issue of bullying and its consequences.

This paper reviews an article by L.O. Linares, B. McAlister Groves, J. Greenberg, E. Bronfman, M. Augustyn and B. Zuckerman entitled, "Restraining Orders: A Frequent Marker Of Adverse Maternal Health".

This paper examines whether the qualities of substance addiction can be applied to addiction to video games.

A discussion on steroid use in athletes, focusing on teenage boys.

This paper examines the situation of children living in poverty in the UK.

A discussion on the issue of teen pregnancies in the United States.

An examination into the ways that family life is changing around the world.

An analysis of the effects of continuing education for adult students with families.

A discussion on the misconduct of the Canadian criminal jusitce system surrounding Chrisitine Jessop's murder.

This paper analyzes a theory regarding youth crime in the city of Huberville.

A discussion on attachment disorders in children.

This paper discusses attention deficit disorder and the use of prescriptions drugs for treatment.

An application essay for the Loyola Marymount University's Master in Education program, providing a background on the applicant's achievements in the field of youth volunteer work.

This paper discusses the adoption of children by gay men and lesbian parents from the perspective of the social worker.

This paper discusses the issue of adoption of children by interracial couples, transracial adoptions, which presents an ethical dilemma for social workers.

An analysis of the the pros and cons of stimulant therapy for children with ADHD.

This paper explores themes and characters in Jon Krakauer's book "Into the Wild."

This paper reviews the ideas presented in Judy Root Aulette's work "Changing American Families."

A study on the relationship between alcoholism and child abuse.

An analysis of the meaning of being American, as described in the poem "Immigrants" by Pat Mora.

This opinionated paper describes the detrimental effects of divorce on children.

This literature review examines current trends in bilingual education.

A discussion on the legal and ethical issues surrounding the provision of care to a pregnant teenage mother.

This paper discusses the phenomenon of self-injury and suicide in the United Kingdom.

A research report on E.T. Gershoff's meta-analysis of the effects of corporal punishment on children.

A discussion on the importance of security for one's personal computer.

This paper examines the impact of food advertising on children.

This paper analyzes heart disease, particularly among young adults.

A study researching the incidence of alcoholism among abused individuals.