Child, Youth Issues papers

An overview of the implications of underage gambling.

An analysis of the delinquent behavior of a troubled teen using both the self-control theory and social control theory.

This paper discuses issues relating to child labor in the Third World.

A discussion of the activities theory approach to understanding rates of serious crime.

An analysis of the traits of families of children with anxiety disorder and the treatment options that are available.

This paper discusses the portrayal of males and females in children's books.

This paper discusses a health promotion initiative by the writer.

This paper is an article review that discuses three factors affecting children's acceptance of new foods.

This paper looks at the causes of teenage violence.

This paper discusses the issue of substance abuse and parental functioning.

An analysis of the violence on television and films that children are exposed to and how parents can combat the effects of this exposure.

An analysis of the problems associated with the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and possible solutions to the problems.

An analysis of Patricia Hersch's text "A Tribe Apart: A Journey into the Heart of American Adolescence".

This paper discusses personal and African cultural attitudes towards death.

This paper examines how marijuana is considered a gateway for higher level drugs within American drug culture.

A case study presentation discussing how the health of patients can be affected by their family members.

A case study outlining a treatment plan for an adolescent girl who has undergone assault over a long period of time.

An analysis of the negative implications of child labor for the economic development of a country.

An analysis of the factors that influence young people to eat unhealthy fast foods.

A review of D. Mears and S. Field's article, "A Closer Look at the Age, Peers, and Delinquency Relationship".

An argument suggesting that the only thing that threatens the children of same-sex couples is societal prejudices against their parents, rather than their family situation.

This paper explores the idea of personality development being affected by the order of a child's birth.

A look into a school intervention program for high school girls involved girl gangs.

This paper analyzes "Wayne: An Abused Child's Story of Courage, Survival, and Hope" by Wayne Theodore.

This paper provides an analysis of the causes and responses to the issue of school violence.

This paper describes the effect violence in the media, mainly television and movies, has on children and society as a whole.

A discussion on whether women in correctional facilities are able to maintain family ties while incarcerated.

This paper explores the role of young people in our fast food nation.

A discussion of the article "Difficulties in Comprehending Causal Relations Among Children With ADHD: The Role of Cognitive Engagement" by E.P. Lorch.

This paper explores the changing demographics within education.

An examination of the key stages of the child protection process through a case study.

An analysis of how divorce affects the family unit.

This paper describes the Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759.

This paper explores the effects entertainment technologies have had on family life.

This paper compares the movies "Mad Hot Ballroom" and "Take The Lead".

Compares the social and physical development of adolescents to senior adults.

This paper offers a critique of the article: 'Using technology to promote self-efficacy for healthy eating in adolescents' by J.D. Long & K.R. Stevens.

This paper analyzes the influences of advertising in children's television shows.

A research proposal to study children with Asperger Syndrome.

An analysis of the areas that call for attention in terms of revision within the child welfare system (CWS).

This paper explores the implementation of a nurse practitioner role in the student's local environment.

An analysis of the psychoanalytic, psychosocial, learning and cognitive theories of development.

This paper discusses the issue of child exploitation and abuse.

This paper provides an interview that conveys changing perceptions of family structure.

This paper examines the impact of 9/11 upon military personnel and their families.

This paper examines the effects of video game violence on children.

An analysis of the relationship between consumer behavior and children.

This paper discusses suicide rates, focusing mainly on adolescents and on the elderly.

This paper discusses child discipline in Kung! society versus western society.

This paper explores quality vs. quantity parenting as well as different parenting styles across cultures.

A proposed study of video game violence as a contributing factor in aggressive behavior toward women in young adult men.

This paper discusses the challenges and issues faced by a blended family.

This paper discusses the benefits of augmentative and alternative communications (AAC) systems.

This paper compares the historic role of African-American grandmothers and their contemporary role as sole parent for their grandchildren.

This paper discusses the merits of street racing, a practice common to adolescents across the United States.

This paper addresses the need for schools to help students cope when disasters strike.

This paper discusses the application of hypnosis, hypnotherapy and Ericksonian techniques in treating children and adolescents with school phobia.

This paper looks at informative speech and discusses repressed or recovered ('false') memories.

This paper suggests that a lack of emotional connections is the reason why children join gangs.

This paper discusses the relationship between child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and adult violent criminal behavior.

This paper studies Elijah Anderson's book "The Code of the Street".

This paper argues that the negative effects of television viewing, especially in children, far outweigh the benefits.

This paper presents an analysis of a study that looks at raising a child with AIDS.

A review of the theoretical basis and causes of adolescent sexual aggression as addressed in academic literature.

An analysis of the adverse effects of single parent families on children.

This paper looks at Alex Molnar's approach to changing behavior and argues that even though Molnar's approach is an old idea, it is still one of the best.

This paper discusses classroom strategies for teaching defiant students, looking at rules, consequences and rewards.

This paper reviews research studies about child sexual abuse, with an emphasis on how child sexual abuse negatively impacts society as a whole.

This paper looks at treatment alternatives for domestic violence victims and offenders.

A research study exploring school starting times at the secondary level and their impact.

An analysis of the impact of Internet gambling.

This paper examines statistics and research involving teenage drinking.

This paper discusses the role of a life coach in helping adolescents achieve success in their adult lives.

A look at the controversy surrounding the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder with medication.

This paper is a literature review of the problems caused when children, particularly African-American children, witness family and community violence.

A discussion regarding the factors that contribute to gender stereotypes.

This paper discusses the rights of biological parents in adoption cases and related aspects.

A discussion of the influence of rap music, in particular that of gangsta rap, on adolescents and young adults in America.

This paper explores the factors that promote the optimum social and emotional development of the child.

This paper reviews the book "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison.

This paper discusses the book "Queen Bees and Wannabes" by Rosalind Wisemer.

This paper discusses child care options and looks at the development of children who attended child care centers compared with those in family care.

An analysis of the reasons why Canadians begin smoking, continue smoking and quit smoking.

This paper provides a critical review of the effect of Barbie on girls age five to eight.

This paper reviews the book "Day Care Deception: What the Child Care Establishment Isn't Telling Us" by Brian C. Robertson.

This paper explores contemporary treatment programs for childhood obesity.

An analysis of the contributing causes of youth violence, with a focus on the media.

This paper discusses what steps should be taken to protect children from pornography and sexual predators on the Internet.

An analysis of the impact on families of children with Down syndrome.

This paper discusses Jean Piaget's observations regarding child development.

A discussion regarding teaching methods and curriculum assessment.

A proposal for research aimed at studying racist bullying in United Kingdom secondary schools.

An analysis of the sociological and psychological effects that an absent father figure can have on a child.

This paper provides an informative speech on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

This paper reviews relevant literature and discusses child abuse prevention and intervention.

This paper addresses the issues of identity, politics and ethics in an adolescent's life.

A study of four articles that highlight the relationship between advertising to children and their subsequent eating habits.

This paper discusses criminology theories and looks at how they help prevent crime and reduce criminal behaviors.

This paper discusses vocabulary and increasing the student's ability to comprehend.