Child, Youth Issues papers

An outline of methods that may be employed to encourage community service amongst the youth.

An examination of the sensitive periods in the development of a child.

A review and comparison of three websites promoting an end to child pornography, prostitution and child-sex tourism.

An examination of the various theories of childhood development.

This paper discusses drug trends on college and university campuses.

An analysis of the methods applied to combat the problems of gang and drug abuse.

This paper studies the article "Breastfeeding Among Low-
Income Women with and Without Peer Support" by Jean Penrose Arlotti.

This paper examines Orem's self-care theory in relation to teenagers who instigate crimes.

This article provides a critique of the article "Breastfeeding duration in an Australian population" by Blyth, et al, which discusses the impact of modifiable risk factors on breastfeeding duration.

Examines the negative effects of the psychopharmacologic drug SSRI (e.g. venflaxine) on adolescents.

This paper discusses the influence that television advertising has on children in particular with regards to sex and violence.

This paper illustrates the realistic portrayal of teens in the film "Rebel without a Cause," directed by Nicholas Ray.

This paper explores the research regarding sadistic personality disorder.

The article discusses pedophilic behavior in males and presents an analysis of the causes and effects.

A discussion of parenting guidelines for the Hispanic community in America.

This paper determines the most effective method of presenting a paper on television's harmful effects on children.

A look at the effects that watching violence on television can have on children.

A description and explanation of behavioral autonomy in adolescents.

A discussion detailing the processes in which a person acquires knowledge.

An essay describing a child's emotions pending the arrival of the birth of a new sibling.

An investigation into whether violence on TV affects children.

The author criticizes Andrew Lam's article, "Too Much Self-Esteem Can Be Bad for Your Child" by making the argument that Lam fails to make a strong case by generalizing and using limited source data.

A discussion of risk factors for adolescents and the development of antisocial behavior and the role of school and family in the development of deviant and criminal behavior.

An overview of the novel "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Tracy Chevalier.

The author of this paper discusses both the social consequences of infanticide in traditional third world countries and the social acceptability of neonatal euthanasia in Western cultures.

A review of the problems associated with teenage pregnancy, both to the parents and to the children.

This paper examines the differences in the level of school readiness in Canadian preschool children.

This paper explores the relationship between African-American women and the selling of drugs.

A rhetorical and semiotic analysis of a CBS news item, "Myspace: Your Kids' Danger: Popular Social Networking Site Can Be Grounds For Sexual Predators," by Sandra Hughes.

This paper discusses the gaps in health insurance coverage in the United States, particularly affecting low socioeconomic status families and individuals.

Argues that the cost of a college education is the responsibility of the child, not the parent.

A personal perspective on the upbringing and socialization of children in contemporary American society.

This essay analyzes the problem of childhood obesity and includes a working definition of childhood obesity, a look at its causes and effects, and suggestions for solving the problem.

An account of child abuse cases.

This paper discusses how the media affects adolescent girls, in particular as it relates to the subject of sex.

This paper discusses the effects of divorce on adolescent girls.

A research proposal to study the efficacy of support for breastfeeding.

This paper looks at a legislative issue and discusses the matter of contraceptives furnished to a minor.

A self-analysis of the writer's development from early childhood through to adulthood, according to John Bowlby's attachment theory.

This paper focuses on the problem of emotional child abuse, while looking at the issue of child abuse in general.

This paper examines the issues of obesity in America, focusing on the youth.

A review of the theoretical basis of the study by Cynthia Lietz, "Uncovering Stories of Family Resilience: A Mixed Methods Study of Resilient Families, Part I."

This paper looks at the impact of television violence on aggression in children.

A review of a published paper titled "Longitudinal Comparison of Preterm Pain Responses to Repeated Heelsticks" by J.C.Evans et al.

A discussion on whether the corporal punishment of children should be permitted in some instances.

An analysis of the construction of childhood and of the child within historical and cultural contexts.

This paper discusses the impact of TV violence on society and, in particular, on children.

An analysis of the effect and impact of violence in the mass media on children and adolescents.

This paper analyzes the peer relationships of Vittorio Innocente in Nino Ricci's "Lives of the Saints" and of Paddy Clarke in Roddy Doyle's "Paddy Clarke, Ha, Ha, Ha".

This paper discusses the impact of violence in the media on children.

Evaluates the ancient African proverb "It takes a whole village to raise a child", used in the context of youth development.

A review of the literature on the Hispanic community and the unique parenting conflicts it faces in a new culture.

Looks at the State Child Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which serves a very important role in the lives and health of American children.

An analysis of the child exposure to television and a look at the
link between TV violence and an increase in aggression in children.

This paper looks at sleep disorders discussing infant and adolescent polysomnography.

This paper discusses child rearing focusing on the issue of gender in child development.

This paper describes the concept of restorative justice and applies it to the situation of children soldiers.

Examines the assumption that the violence in video and computer games contributes to aggression and violence among young players.

A discussion of the relationship between exposure to violent television and video games and the development of aggression in children and adolescents.

This paper analyses the health and well being outcomes for young people leaving care, looking at mental health, physical and learning disabilities.

This paper discusses cohabitation, divorce and stepfamilies based on the book "The Family" by Ross. J. Eshleman.

An examination of the major ways in which the divorce of parents can impact the life of children.

This paper discusses the connection between low self-esteem and the use of drugs, in particular marijuana.

This paper discusses two methods of intervention applicable to working with children and young people with obsessive compulsive disorder.

This paper discusses the perils of spanking as a disciplinary method.

This paper explores how the young German people were essentially robbed of their youth by Hitler.

A discussion of the connections between the education system and social inequality in contemporary Ireland.

A look at the changes in family structure seen in American society today.

This paper explores how suicide is viewed in the context of cultural boundary transgressions.

This paper classifies the various children's age groups and their emotional dispositions in relation to marital divorce.

This paper analyzes the effects of mass media violence on children and the growing issue of television censorship in the 20th and 21st centuries.

An analysis of the changes that occurred to the family unit with from the Communist Revolution in 1949 through much of the 20th century.

This paper argues against the myth that gay adoptions are dangerous to children.

An analysis of the legislation and social effectiveness of the Head Start Program of 1965.

This paper explores the phenomenon of sibling rivalry and the importance of parental intervention.

This paper discusses the life cycle of a family, with reference to Ross J. Eshleman's textbook, "The Family".

An argument against raising the legal age for obtaining a driver's license in Illinois.

An analysis of possible therapy programs for mothers who abuse drugs and their children.

A research proposal analyzing the effects of family domestic violence on children.

An examination of family dysfunction and drug abuse among young people.

This paper explores the issues of child custody, the principles of best interests of the child and of the primary caregiver and how women's rights are viewed in terms of international law.

An analysis of the history of the Eucharist and a discussion over the advantages and disadvantages of including children in its celebration.

An analysis of the impact of being the son or daughter of a single parent upon the development - cognitive, emotional and physical - of a young person.

A review of the book "The Minds of Boys: Saving Our Sons from Falling Behind in School and Life." by Michael Gurian's and Kathy Stevens.

An examination of contemporary stressors in children and adolescents.

A review of the arguments in and presentation of Valerie Wiener's book, "Winning the War Against Gangs: A Guide for Teens, Families, and Communities."

This paper argues that prostitution in the U.S.A. should be legalized.

This paper reviews "Clover" by Doris Sanders.

An analysis of the contributing factors to and the implications of the dissolution of the nuclear family structure.

This paper is a proposal to study the relationship of culture and attitudes to teen-aged pregnancies.

A letter to a legislator regarding school lunch programs as a contributing factor to childhood obesity.

This paper presents a research proposal that will explore educational attainment for reunified foster youth.

This paper argues against the use of physical punishment in the discipline of a child.

This paper focuses on the emotional support necessary for parents of a disabled child.

This paper explores the various transitions during adolescence.

This paper reviews Edite Cunha's essay "Talking in the New Land" about her life experience, from the age of seven to the age of nine, of having English as a second language.

This paper urges parents to become involved in the prevention of binge drinking on campuses.

A discussion of the development of juvenile criminal behavior.

A comparative analysis of William Faulkner's "Barn Burning" and Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron".