Child, Youth Issues papers

Discusses support services for families of new immigrants and refugees to Australia.

This paper looks at the connection between domestic abuse and alcoholism.

An argument that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should ban artificial dyes from our foods.

This paper provides a report of scalds in Australia focusing on children aged between 0-4.

This paper provides an analysis of the commercial marketing of unhealthy food as it relates to children.

A comprehensive examination of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

This paper discusses the effects of society on parenting styles as illustrated in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" and Amy Tan's "Two Kinds".

This paper examines research on peer pressure and its effects on conformity.

A discussion of John Dewey's work on education and his influence on the writer's personal teaching statement.

This paper looks at the problem of domestic violence and abuse in the military.

This paper looks into the matter of juvenile justice and discusses juvenile boot camp programs.

This paper discusses whether sleep difficulties are connected to the increasing rate of adolescent suicides.

This paper looks into the issue of juvenile delinquency and discusses methods for the possible improvement of the juvenile justice system in the future.

This paper explores the characteristics of juvenile sex offenders in relation to juvenile delinquents in general.

A persuasive essay on how to prevent accidents by teen and elderly drivers.

Argues that the use of computers in the classroom has reduced the effectiveness of education in the United States.

A discussion on the risk factors and trends of non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents and college students.

A critical look at what is available for children in need of mental health help in Ontario, Canada.

This paper discusses the issue of teen pregnancy and examines literature concerning educational evaluation in this regard.

An analysis of alcohol use among adolescents and the link between its abuse and personality traits.

An analysis of the etiology and major factors contributing to alcohol abuse among adolescents.

An examination of poverty among single mother families in the United States and the effects on them and their children.

Narrates the story of the author's family and how it was affected by prejudice.

A look at the work of Maria Montessori in the field of child development.

This paper looks at the issue of teen suicide and studies the Youth Suicide Prevention Assistance Program.

A research proposal for a study to be used to assess and help Latin children of domestic violence victims.

A study proposal to examine the hypothesis that the provision of violence and substance abuse education and conflict resolution should reduce teen relationship violence.

An examination of the propensity towards marital dysfunction that exists in the adult children of marital relationships in which infidelity has occurred.

An examination of the stage of late adolescence in girls and boys and how their perception of sexuality is formed.

A review of three theoretical models of family therapy.

A proposal for a community prevention program that focuses on preventing drug use in high school athletes in Boise High School, Idaho.

A discussion on diversity's influence on conflict and decision-making in families.

A business plan analysis of regulations, budgeting and evaluation for a child care facility in New York City.

A brief presentation of strategies for schools to facilitate communication with families.

An examination of Cambodia's response to violence and exploitation against women.

This paper explores the role of interpersonal communication in parent-adolescent relationships.

Looks at the effect of divorce on children and what society is doing to abate this consequence.

A research paper on the benefits and implementation of interactive video games in physical education classes.

An exploration of the ethical strengths and weaknesses of "family-friendly" programs in businesses.

Examines the issues and theories relating to violent juvenile offenders and makes recommendations to help resolve the factors creating this problem.

An examination of the nature of the contradictory evidence with regards to the understanding of object permanence in infants and toddlers.

An examination of the benefits of assessment and framework in social services, particularly child protection.

An argument for the implementation of a gun ban across the entire U.S.

An analysis of the short story "On the Show" by Wells Tower, published in the Harper Collins literary magazine.

An in-depth examination of the family group conference (FGC) in New Zealand that provides justice for youth.

This paper discusses the violence in inner city schools and how to establish a climate for learning.

This paper provides a comparative analysis of juvenile and adult courts.

Compares the American teenagers and young adults as described in Jean M. Twenge's "Generation Me" to a French teenage,r as experienced by the author of this paper.

A discussion of depression and suicidal behaviors among the adolescent population.

Looks at the historical perspective in Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You, Ma'm".

A brief discussion on the negative effects of television on youth.

An account of a child-study project on a twenty month old boy.

An overview of Jean Piaget's theories on the psychological development of children.

The paper examines autism spectrum disorder, symptoms that characterize the illness and methods of intervention.

A persuasive paper arguing that, although the Internet fosters social interactions and networking, it may also lead to isolation and social disintegration.

The paper examines three research papers that explore the correlation between bi-polar disorder and attempted and successful suicides by sufferers.

The paper is a reflective essay on the effect of the sudden death of the writer's father.

This paper examines the effects of television violence on children and young adults.

An analysis of childhood as a theme in English literature from the 17th century until today.

Discusses the theme of the preservation of innocence in a superficial world in J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye".

Reviews Ann Jones' book about family and sexual violence against women and children, "Next Time She'll be Dead".

An analysis of the following articles: "Effects of Minimum Drinking Age Laws" by A.C. Wagenaar and T.L. Toomey and "Indirect Effects of Lowering the Drinking Age on New Zealand Students' Alcohol-Related Behaviours and Attitudes" by K. Brownfield, K. Fern

A persuasive argument against the Internet as a medium of recruiting new members to the U.S. Marines.

This paper discusses the causes for the educational underachievement of boys.

A summary and review of John Steinbeck's "The Red Pony".

An analysis of the play "Six Characters in Search of an Author" by Luigi Pirandello.

Applies the principles of mediation to a specific divorce case.

A look at suicidal tendencies.

A discussion on surrogate motherhood and the reasons to support it.

A thorough research paper on the causes of teenage suicides.

Looks at dysfunctional father/son relationships in Sam Shepard's play "Buried Child" and Amy Freed's "Freedomland".

Examines the profile of a delinquent juvenile in the case of the 22 year old prostitute Nita, who has a criminal record as a teenager.

A nursing care plan for a female adolescent with low self-esteem.

This paper explores race and ethnicity as it pertains to American gangs.

An in-depth discussion of the United Kingdom's Children Act 1989 that was intended to provide special protection for children.

An overview of the effects of parental supervision on adolescent school attendance at public schools.

A review of several contemporary educational approaches to student learning.

A case study of a boy with behavioral issues.

Reviews an article from the "Journal of Marriage and Family" by Scott et.al. about post-divorce father-adolescent closeness.

A look at the effects of war and hunger on children in Sudan and what can be done to help them.

This paper discusses attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and looks at how the lives of adolescents are being affected.

A look at the failure of abstinence-only sexual education among teenagers.

A look at how prenatal support programs can be used to help prevent child abuse.

A paper discussing the importance of self-esteem in early childhood development.

An analysis and comparison of the family values in David Chase's program "The Sopranos" and Matt Groening's "The Simpsons".

This paper examines why more parents are choosing to educate their children at home.

A look at the nature vs. nurture debate regarding the development of criminal behavior in children.

A discussion of the harmful effects of second-hand smoke on infants and children.

A review of whether diversity affects empathy levels in children.

A review of Durkheim's study "Suicide" and the role of social theory in his work.

A discussion on the social and cultural phenomenon of protracted adolescence using the article "Why I Am Leaving Guyland" by Tony Dokoupil.

An analysis of drug interventions methods for adolescents.

A research proposal to study the interrelationship of substance-abusing parents and their abuse of their children.

An analysis of the policy options to counteract the increasing incidence of obesity among young children.

An argument against laws, that would restrict smoking in private cars, as an infringement on privacy.

A discussion on youth obesity and the lack of exercise in schools today.

A review of a proposed research on issues relating to children in various situations in single parent homes.

A study on the negative impacts that domestic violence has on the family and the children exposed to the violence.

Explores the relationship of marijuana use and juvenile crime by telling about a burglary in the writer's home.