Child, Youth Issues papers

A discussion of the problem of violence on TV and the industry's role in protecting children.

A study on the effects of violent video games on youth.

A paper detailing the devastating emotional, sociological and economic effects of racism on African-American children.

A comparative analysis of abstinence and safe choices for sexual behavior for adolescents.

A review of literature looking at the different ways children and childhood are viewed from country to country and region to region.

Examines the effects that lack of sleep have on children, especially teenagers.

A research paper that delves into the reasons why violence occurs in school.

A philosophical approach to the abortion debate.

A look at the crisis that the Catholic Church in the United States is undergoing as a result of accusations that some priests had sexually abused children.

An essay looking at the underlying reasons of how and why children may be classified as good or bad.

Describes an experiment for determining whether adolescents form stronger bonds while playing music together than playing basketball or video games.

Examines strategies for reducing and controlling crime, using collective efficacy, social capital and community empowerment.

Examines the causes and possible options for relieving the problem of teenage pregnancy.

A research paper on parental authority limits in medical decision making and medical research.

Shows through a literature research that adoption by a same-sex couple should be encouraged.

A research proposal about children who witness domestic violence.

A look at the extent to which parents should be held responsible for the behavior of the child.

An overview of child abuse in contemporary society.

An overview of the different forms of child abuse and their ramifications.

Overview and analysis of Barry Glassner's book "The Culture of Fear: Why Americans are Afraid of the Wrong Things".

A review of the book, "Teaching Tolerance" written by Sara Bullard.

This paper discusses various issues confronting the American criminal justice system such as the right to a speedy trial, identity theft, youth gangs and child pornography.

A summary of some developmental issues shown in the movie "The Breakfast Club".

Examines some of the long term effects of child abuse.

A look at legal and social ramifications of the practice of time-out on students with disabilities.

Examines the effect of religion on family life.

This paper discusses eating disorders especially their early prevention.

This paper discusses the prevalence and problems of adolescent pregnancy in the United States.

Discusses people who use "self-mutilation" as a form of release.

This paper discusses the common practices and prohibitions of incest.

This is a persuasive essay to move parents away from spanking their children and giving them a look at many different alternative methods to disciplining their children.

Examines the effect of divorce on children.

A discussion about the need for sex education in U.S. schools, especially in light of the growing threat of AIDS.

A negative critique of David Pelzer's autobiographic tale of child abuse.

A position paper that is presented from a Pro Life perspective citing ethical, legal, and humanitarian reasons why abortion should be outlawed.

A research proposal examining the relationship between anorexia nervosa and obsessive compulsive behaviors in adolescent males.

This paper discusses the arguments for and against the juvenile death penalty.

This paper investigates if prenatal care helps reduce the incidence of premature births and infant mortality.

An overview of various diagnoses and possible treatments for a nine year old African-American 4th grader suffering from psychological problems.

An examination of the problem of eating disorders, especially obesity, in adolescents.

An analysis of how teenage substance abuse affects the home, the school and the community.

Examines how changes in lifestyle during later adulthood can effect relationships.

Examines the causes of domestic violence through this video, directed by Bill Kurtis.

A look at the consequences of irresponsible teenagers.

An analysis of the public health implications and primary medical/nursing action plan for child miners in Tanzania.

An examination of the importance of an age-restriction rule in abortion.

An analysis of different nursing practices in managing infant pain.

A look at the effects of violent video games on memory and cognition.

An examination of the need for educational programs to encourage physical activity among the youth.

A creative writing essay about a victim of sexual abuse.

This paper discusses the concept of birth order effect by analyzing each category and how each relates to the family and society.

An examination of what peer pressure is and its impact on teenagers.

An analysis of the influence parental involvement has on the academic success of the student.

A look at how early childhood education programs can help disadvantaged young children overcome the negative effects of poverty.

An analysis of conditioning regimens that harmonize the technical and physical condition of young sports players to improve their performance and reduce the likelihood of injuries.

A research paper which examines the effect of poverty on school age children.

An analysis of Emile Durkheim's study of suicide.

This paper reviews an essay "What We Really Miss about the 1950s" by Stephanie Coontz, which analyzes the common myth that this decade was America's golden age of family life.

An analysis of adoption and family law according to Kansas statutes and cases.

A look what programs for treatment are available for juvenile offenders and how effective those programs are.

This paper discusses that, although there are numerous resources available, being a parent can be an overwhelming experience, most often leaving parents wondering if their parenting skills are good enough.

An analysis of the effects of video games on the social development and the motor performance of children.

This paper discusses the reaction of three interviewed children to television advertising of products of interest to children.

An overview of the implications of same sex marriages on the traditional family in Canada.

A research study examining the impact that family support has on academic success.

A synopsis of family daycare in New York state.

An analysis of the issue of medicating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

An analysis of the effects of viewing violence in the media on children's behavior.

A look at the problem of homelessness, especially among youth, and how to deliver healthcare services to this growing population.

An analysis of the controversial decision to try juvenile perpetrators as adults.

An overview of pedophilia, its perpetrators and how the Internet has affected the activities of pedophiles.

A look at the main reasons that parents choose homeschooling over public education.

A look at the role of family mediation in resolving marriage disputes.

An analysis of the social construction of infant feeding in the United States from 1950 to 2005.

This paper discusses that when parents divorce, most children have a hard time overcoming the separation.

A paper discussing some of the concerns expressed regarding the psycho-social development of children raised by homosexual parents.

An analysis of the necessity of comprehensive sexual education for adolescents.

An extensive examination of the effect family-based, as opposed to school-based, weight reduction programs have on the dietary behavior of teenagers.

A comparison of one-parent families created because of adoption by a single parent, with one-parent families created as a result of divorce.

A dissertation proposal investigating the effectiveness of the assertive discipline approach in middle schools.

A paper on the effects that divorce can have on children.

An overview of juvenile delinquency in America and the possible reasons for it.

A research proposal to determine the effectiveness of the Adolescent Diversion Project.

Study reviewing the usefulness of a written script program to tutor vocal, well-read, kids suffering from autism conversational communication skills.

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of ADD/ADHD in children.

This paper is a research project which seeks to prove the link between children from single-parent households and poor academic performance in school and to pose specific solutions to reverse this trend.

A study looking at the concept of strength training with weights within the physical education (PE) curriculum.

Research proposal for studying the problem of childhood obesity in Canada.

Shows that TV alcohol commercials target teenagers who may be influenced to participate in underage drinking.

A paper examining the negative and/or positive effects of electronic games on children and young adults.

An analysis of the impact of visual impairment on the family situation.

A look at the impact that divorce has on children.

An analysis of investigation styles, procedures and methods for interviewing children who are victims of sexual abuse.

Examines what happens when the leaders of the church break the rules that their own institution teaches one to respect and obey.

An investigation to determine whether children with an autistic sibling are at greater risk for developing conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and antisocial behavior.

An analysis of increasing crime rates in the United States.

This paper discusses the problems of homeless children and families and the organizations that assist them in the United Kingdom.

A systemic perspective on the child as an active member in the family.

An analysis of the effects of birth order on a child's personality.

A literature review of whether children of divorced parents perform worse in school than their peers from non-broken homes.