Abstract Though child labor is most dramatically seen on the Indian subcontinent, it exists in the United States as well. The illegal alien and child labor persist because the capital savings they represent are irresistible to those short on ethics and prone to avarice. This paper will explore both phenomena with an eye toward understanding the economic impact.
Abstract This paper begins with a definition of the rules of street racing. It then examines the sociological aspects of this illegal pastime, especially its appeal to inner-city adolescent boys. The paper then discusses a police report on an event involving street, or drag, racing. Finally, the paper examines the steps taken by law enforcement agencies to curb this dangerous sport.
From the Paper "The problem of illegal street racing is more common in the inner cities, although kids in suburban neighborhoods do also engage in such sport. For the most part, inner city kids are more likely to engage in such activities than other groups. School age children in the inner cities often are unable to find many other activities and services in their neighborhoods. According to studies, "The illegal street racing sport is more prevalent in African American neighborhoods, under a climate of isolation, the underclass youth evolve new attitudes, behaviors and practices which further marginalize their neighborhoods". {Douglas Massey and Nancy Denton. 1994}"
Abstract The paper tries to prove the hypothesis that economic prosperity is inversely related to domestic violence. It attempts to prove that better economic status will decrease the incidence of domestic violence. The paper also looks at the role of women in preventing domestic violence, the reason that a higher percentage of women are on the receiving end of domestic violence, power equations in the family that cause domestic violence, and whether a change in power equations increases or decreases domestic violence. Also examined is how the earning potential of a person can affect his/her status in the family, the role of the government or community services in mitigating domestic violence, and the role of the police or similar organizations in helping poor families deal with domestic violence.
From the Paper "Domestic violence seems to be the biggest and gravest social problems in our society in the recent times. This is mainly because it is ubiquitous in occurrence and almost all types of societies, right form the poorest to the richest has been affected by it. While the modern world has considered women as equal to men at least in theory, it has also used that excuse to comfortably forget the chivalry and decency with which men were supposed to behave to women. Conversely, women also at times indulge in violence against men. It must be understood that domestic violence is not a term that is restricted to men committing crimes on women. In most cases it is seen that violence is directly related to absence of the basic requirements in life, which encourages either partners to pick up a fight with each other."
Abstract This paper critically evaluates the integration of Person-Centered, Behavior, and Family Systems theories as they apply to counseling adolescents with substance abuse history. The paper will also reveal the therapy approaches in school, group, and private settings.
From the Paper "In the United States, substance abuse is a grave dilemma across all sections of the population. Various studies have concluded that substance abuse is the most devastating and the most common mind disorder among Americans. Researchers have established that substance abuse is the foremost enduring health dilemma, and the foremost prison dilemma in the United States. Substance abuse has got a lot of attention in the prevalent, as well as practiced literature in current years. The dilemmas of community statistics with numerous illegal substances receive almost weekly attention in the media (Clayton and Elsie, 1997). Given this observation, the excessive occurrence of substance abuse in the society, the financial expenses, and the costs in human distress, it is very important that counseling specialists are educated on the subject of substance abuse as a disability."
This paper reviews Nancy Folbre's "The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values", which discusses how families are adversely affected by today's economics.
750 words (approx. 3 pages), 1 source, 2004, $ 26.95
Abstract This paper explains that there is a conflict in our society between the economics of supply and demand and family values. The author points out that Folbre feels the problems of the welfare system are a direct result of the government's lack of providing care for its citizens. The paper relates that, originally, school schedules were established in the days when farm families needed children to help with crops; but, today, this model is nothing more than an example of economic inefficiency.
From the Paper "The economic value of care giving has never been established and remains undervalued. So how do women who are the traditional caregivers move out of that role without feeling guilty because they are not living up to their familial obligations? There must be mutual responsibility when both parties maintain careers or work to enhance the quality of family life and maintain standards of living."
Abstract The first part of the paper looks at various forms of psychological abuse. The next part then examines the physiological effects of psychological abuse on people. The third part then delves into how abuse and maltreatment can be detrimental to a person's emotional health. Finally, the paper looks at, perhaps, the most dangerous result of psychological abuse in the form of juveniles and young adults who have become violent criminals.
From the Paper "Psychological abuse runs the gamut from neglect to severe mistreatment. Emotional neglect occurs through "subtle or blatant acts of omission or commission," when the adult guardian is somehow unable to provide a child with the nurturing, stimulation and protection (Whiting, qtd in Neeley). This includes the lack of emotional and intellectual stimulation. When this happens, the affected children lose a crucial component needed for their optimal development.
However, while neglect can have reprehensible consequences, it should also be noted that emotional neglect could be caused by well-meaning adults. Many parents, for example, are constrained from attending to their child's emotional needs because of the need to work. Others can simply be overwhelmed, or may not know how to properly stimulate their children."
Abstract This paper covers the definition of deviance and explains why teenage pregnancy is considered a deviant behavior, as well as the consequences of such labeling. It shows how, today, most Americans believe teenage pregnancy is deviant or goes against societal norms and describes how this norm is changing. It also discusses the way that Americans view teenage sexuality differs considerably from other countries, such as France, Germany, and Holland, and how in these three countries, early sexuality is much more acceptable. Finally, it provides some suggestions of what can be done to improve the teenage pregnancy situation.
From the Paper "Sociologists Earl Rubington and Martin S. Weinberg note that the definition of deviance differs as much as what can be deviant and approach the topic in an alternate way. They see two main schools of thought: deviance as objective reality and deviance as subjective experience. Those who adhere to the objective approach stress the importance of norms and values of any given society at the structural level, with any differentiation from these considered deviant. This perspective is based on three assumptions: 1) there is consensus throughout society concerning norms and values and thus deviance is easily recognized; 2) deviance generally evokes negative sanctions against and attitudes toward the deviants and their actions; and 3) the punishment of the deviant reaffirms for the group that they are bound by common norms and values."
Abstract This paper discusses how criminals today are using modern technology to prey on innocent victims and how computers and the Internet have made the predator's job easier. It looks at how, in the past, child predators found their victims in public places where children tend to gather, such as schoolyards, playgrounds, and shopping malls, and how, today, they have a new place in cyberspace to target children for criminal acts. It looks at how the Internet must be monitored and investigated to prevent crimes against children. It discusses the topic of Internet child-luring and sexual crimes in an effort to determine how the Internet can be used as an investigative tool to prevent these types of crimes.
Outline
Abstract
Introduction
About Internet Child Luring
How the Internet Enables Pedophilia and Internet Child Luring
Protecting Children from Internet Crime
Agencies that Combat Internet Child Luring and Sexual Crimes
Using the Internet as an Investigative Tool to Stop Cybercrime Against Children
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper "Innovative Internet technology gives pedophiles the opportunity to exchange information about children in an organized environment (Faulkner, 1997). By using the Internet, they can meet in chat rooms and educate one another on how to commit this crime. Over the Internet, pedophiles exchange plans and ideas about how to meet, attract, and exploit children, -- and how to lure the parents of these children into a false sense of security about their presence within the family structure. Many Internet sites host online "How To" seminar in pedophilia activities, whether the site managers know it or not."
Abstract This paper looks at different research, studies, and statistics regarding teenage alcohol consumption in America. The paper looks at which gender tends to drink the most, the reasons why teens drink, and the problems associated with adolescent drinking, as well as what parents can do to to prevent their teens from drinking alcohol.
From the Paper "Although the legal drinking age in the United States is 21, studies reveal that nearly one-fourth of all alcohol sold in the U.S. is consumed by people under the age of 20 (Greene, 2002). According to experts at Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, approximately 30 percent of today's high school students binge drink (consume five drinks in a row) at least once a month and that teenage drinking represents a $27 billion dollar annual business in the US."
Abstract Family alcoholism and substance abuse is associated with significant medical and psychosocial problems in children and creates a major disruption in the family institution. This paper shows that children of alcoholics will probably continue the abuse of alcohol and will have a tendency to include usage of other drugs. It also shows that families experiencing alcoholism have higher rates of anxiety, suffer from depression, do not perform well in school, and develop antisocial personality traits.
From the Paper "Song (2003) also presented research issued by the National Academy of Sciences that found ?20% of eighth-graders and half of high school seniors surveyed last year said they had had a drink in the past month.? Almost 30% of the seniors surveyed responded within the past two weeks, that they had at least five drinks at one time. Studies show that adolescents who become intoxicated may exhibit behavior that may result in traffic accidents and also lead to violent crimes. While there are many programs within the schools that are aimed to educate and warn school age children about the hazards of drinking, many of them begin to practice drinking at home because they are comfortable with the presence of alcohol or an alcoholic parent."
Abstract This paper looks at different ideas on the causes of bipolar disorder in children. It examines, especially, the argument that parents who have serious problems raise children who also have serious problems and its counter-argument. which is that parents raising difficult children turn to substance abuse. The paper focuses on the link between substance abuse by both parents of bipolar children and the children themselves.
From the Paper "However, a possible genetic link may not always be obvious, because bipolar often looks different in children than adults. Where adults may become manic and grandiose, children are more likely to become irritable and throw tantrums (Weckerly, 2002). These events are extreme. The tantrums can be described as explosive, and often include physical acts such as hitting, biting or kicking, as well as verbal rages that can include name-calling and cursing, even at parents (Weckerly, 2002). In addition, these rages are easily triggered by the very appropriate parental act of setting limits -- saying ?No.? (Weckerly, 2002)"
Abstract This paper examines the growing problem of depression among adolescents. The first part of the paper is an overview of teen depression, looking at its causes and contrasting teen depression with depression in adults. The next part then looks at the depressive symptoms among teenagers, contrasting these with the symptoms of depression in adults. In the last part, the paper examines the various approaches that have been taken to address the problem of depression among adolescents.
From the Paper "Teens with major depression could show the same symptoms as dysthymia, though these symptoms could be magnified. A major depression also causes an adolescent to experience more of these symptoms at a time. In addition to the ones already mentioned, a depressed teen can also show psychosomatic problems such as headaches or digestive disorders (Lewisohn et al 2003). They could evidence restlessness and may be unable to concentrate on tasks at hand. In addition, depressed teens could have strong feelings of guilt and a sense of worthlessness. These feelings could contribute to thoughts of death and precipitate suicide attempts."
Abstract This paper looks into the minds of adolescents and identifies the stimuli one faces in the process of moral development. As parents, mentors, and teachers attempt to instill beneficial, moral values (preferably Christian morals) in adolescents, what must be considered? What can be assumed about the development of these values in the future generation? This paper answers these questions in order to inform both young and old of the development of morals in adolescents.
From the Paper "The moral issue is one that is not entirely black and white. There have been many differing opinions throughout history that have contributed to the confusion of where to find one's moral standard (if one is found at all). Joseph Fletcher, in his book Situational Ethics, outlines three different avenues to making moral decisions. "They are: (1) the legalistic; (2) the antinomian, the opposite extreme - i.e., a lawless and unprincipled approach; and (3) the situational" (Fletcher, 17). These three avenues have reproduced themselves throughout history, and all three are still apparent in today's society. Legalism is the most common, with situational in a close second. Yet society, as a whole, seems to be leaning heavily toward the situational approach. Yet, this poses a problem for the evangelical community, who hold to the authority of God, and the foundational beliefs in absolutes (17-18)."
Abstract Many students get pressured into doing things that they do not wish to do by others in their age group, especially in the public school setting. Dealing with this problem poses a number of important questions for all those involved. This paper examines why peer pressure is such an important issue and why it is so difficult to handle. It looks at what schools should be doing to curb the problem and the role of parents in finding a solution. Peer pressure needs to be approached from every side of the problem, to be addressed by every party involved, and all possible solutions must be considered.
From the Paper "The pressure from teachers to complete your homework or behave in class in a uniform fashion is not actually any different from the pressure that may be coming from peers to do certain things. Many schools are implementing the use of counselors or student mediation groups on campus to help raise awareness about the pressures students must face daily, and they attempt to establish support systems for students to access if they have concerns about making decisions. However, without a complete change in the way that children are taught to interact with all people, not just other children, these programs are not likely to have a lasting effect on the negative aspects of peer pressure."
Abstract This research paper attempts to discover a relationship between juvenile drug experimentation and later criminal behavior in order to determine if youthful drug experimentation is actually a causative factor in juvenile and adult crime.
From the Paper "This issue is important because existing research does not provide sufficient information for public policy on crime to be formulated on the basis of youthful drug experimentation's influence. There are, however, certain things already known. First, a male property offender tends to be born into a low-income family with criminal parents. He is raised with poor child-rearing techniques, and in schools has either low attainment or low intelligence. Moreover, the commission of property offences, such as theft and burglary, are often associated with violence, drug use, excessive drinking, reckless driving and sexual promiscuity. (Farrington 1987) This study could close that gap, making the connection between drinking and drug use clear regarding such use by juveniles and their development into criminals as adults."
