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Teenage Parenting, 2002.
A discussion on the physical, emotional, mental, financial and interpersonal facets of raising a child as a teenage parent.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The following paper looks at the way in which teen parenting is more likely a condition of conflict than a semblance of normal parenthood. The writer looks at the way in which the teenage parents' emotions, already in adolescent turmoil, become increasingly uncomfortable during the process of bringing up a child. Finally the writer examines why the exacerbation of mental illness is an important consideration to ponder before deciding to give birth as a teenager.
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"Teen parents inherit a plethora of problems ranging from mental and physical health issues to economic and social problems. Having a baby and raising a child are not easy tasks for a woman of any age; parenting as a teen undoubtedly compounds the difficulties and pressures of adolescence. There is nothing glamorous or ?cool? about having a baby. It does not raise the status of a teen, does not automatically bestow maturity or full rights owed to adults. A 15-year old mother still cannot vote or buy liquor. Why should parenting be an acceptable choice for an already irresponsible, self-centered youth? It is easy to sympathize with those who would prefer to bear the burden of an unwanted, unplanned child: their courage and determination is admirable, their dedication to their religious of personal ideals is exemplary. But are teen parents realistic? Have teen parents considered all their options, weighing each carefully, heard stories of those who have experienced the difficulties of parenting while still in school? "
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Teenage Parents and Education, 2005.
A review of school counseling within the context of teen parenting.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper demonstrates knowledge in the areas of career development, helping relationships, assessment, and professional identity, which are four of the areas identified by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) for the certification of counselor educational programs. The essay is organized into four sections each of which discusses the challenges of designing a counseling program for teen parents who are contemplating dropping out of high school.
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"Congratulations! You have recently accepted a school counseling position at a high school. Having developed a professional identity as a school counselor, you begin to familiarize yourself with your new community and school. During this process, you notice a high drop out rate for teen parents. * Based on your knowledge of career development, what interventions seem most useful in providing treatment/support services to these students? * Based on your knowledge of helping relationships, what interventions seem most useful in providing treatment/support services to these students? * Based on your knowledge of appraisal (assessment), what interventions seem most useful in providing treatment/support services to these students?"
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The Problems Associated with Teenage Pregnancy, 2008.
A review of the problems associated with teenage pregnancy, both to the parents and to the children.
812 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses the problems associated with teenage pregnancy. It describes the issues in terms of the damage to teenage girls who lose part of their childhood and may have their education interrupted and in terms of an increasing number of single-parent households. It also looks at the damage done to the children of teenage mothers because of neglect and poverty and at the problems society faces because of increased welfare costs and other social issues.
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"Single women have long had fewer opportunities in society, and single mothers face even more difficulties not only because of fewer opportunities but because of the exigencies of child-raising while working full time. They also face difficulties with tolerance from others, with curtailed freedom because of the needs of the family, and may face religious censure in some communities. To a degree, they may be challenging the normal social roles. Single-parent families resulting form death and divorce constitute one largely unavoidable population, while single-parenting by choice is a different matter. Society can absorb a certain number of single-parent families by necessity, but an increasing number come about through the exercise of personal choice, from pregnancy resulting from unprotected sex to artificial insemination and other ways of deliberately starting a single-parent family. Women exercising free will is a good thing, as is the demand for tolerance for those making different choices. However, it is even more important to assure that children have the solid foundation in life conferred by the traditional family."
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Conflict In Teenage Wasteland, 2002.
Investigates the growing conflict between parents and teenagers in America's society.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper sheds light on conflict that exists between teenagers and their parents when the latter choose to remain indifferent to the problems of their children. These kinds of conflict are rapidly increasing in American families because it appears that parents no longer have the time or patience to understand the difficulties that children encounter in this modern society.
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Teenage Abortion, 2004.
This paper examines the factors that influence a teenager?s decision to have an abortion, including economics, Planned Parenthood programs, and parental consent laws.
4,625 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper explains that the Life Options model, the concept of planning for the future and having the ability to have some control over that future, is a major force behind deciding to have an abortion. The paper points out that, though many experts assert that parental consent laws are good and reduce abortion, there are many health professionals that believe that parental consent is not a good policy because parental consent laws can delay the amount of time that it takes a teenager to inform their parents about their pregnancy and places the teenager in a position to experience negative health risks. The paper concludes that Planned Parenthood programs are effective because they allow teens to ask specific questions and get accurate answers about sex, STDs, contraception, pregnancy, and abortion.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Research Questions
Literature Review
Economic Factors
Do Planned Parenthood Programs Reduce the Amount of Abortions?
Parental Consent Laws and Decreased Abortion Rates
Hypothesis
Variables
Validation of Hypothesis
Methodology/Procedure
Analysis and Interpretation
Limitations
Conclusion
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"As you can see socioeconomics definite plays a role in influencing a teen?s decision to have an abortion. To explain it simply teenage girls that have the financial means to have an abortion are more likely to choose abortion as an option. In addition, teenagers that know that they can obtain a college education are more likely to pursue an abortion. Those that are disadvantaged have very little hope about their future plans and are very often struggling academically. Also studies suggest that there are differences in abortion rates among those of with different racial backgrounds."
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Teenage Children of Alcoholics, 2006.
This paper is a preliminary research proposal to study the problems of teenage children of alcoholics.
1,885 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains that teenage children of alcoholics are more likely than regular teenagers in the same population to suffer a variety of physical, mental and emotional health problems. The author points out that similar to ill-treated victims who believe that the abuse is their fault, teenage children of alcoholics feel culpable and accountable for their parent's drinking problem. The paper states that the research design criteria are to define critical links between parental alcohol or other drug problem and teenagers maltreatment, to identify the areas of cross-training professionals in the recognition and treatment of both problems and to discover prevention services.
Table of Contents
Statement of Research Problem
Research Study on Parental Alcoholic Hereditary Issues
Alcohol as a Gateway Drug - Importance of Study
Related Studies and Their Importance
Review of Literature
Supporting Excerpts of References
Teenage Children of Alcoholics
The Alcoholic Family
Parenting Styles of Alcoholics
Effects on Teenagers
Long Range Outlook for Teenagers
Research Objectives and Expectations
Research Design Criteria
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"There is no archetypal alcoholic family. Inasmuch as, family life is inconsistent, perfidious, and unstable. There are many unspoken family rules in alcoholic households. Family roles are continually changing in reaction to the alcoholic situation in order to maintain the sense of balance necessary for survival. The home environment of alcoholic families is one of much conflict, divorce, unemployment, and poverty. There is also abuse and neglect associated with alcoholic families, as well as violent acts among siblings."
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Finding Birth Parents, 2005.
A look at the process of adoptive teenagers finding their birth parents.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This work delves into the process of locating the adolescent's birth mother; the effect on the adoptee, adoptive family and birth family; the adjustments required during the search and discovery phases; and the support system from the adopted family required to realize a successful search. This paper makes the assumption that the adopted parents are living and able to make reasonable contributions to the process.
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"The 2004 State Statute Reports issued by the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse that nearly all states continue to require sealed record adoptions with only 'non-identifying' birthparent information publicly available. Some states are relaxing these rigid rules (e.g., Illinois and Wisconsin) but the pervasive and often overriding legal concern for the individual's privacy continues to protect birthparents who have opted for adoption."
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Teenage Pregnancies and High School Drop Out Rates, 2006.
A look at how teenage pregnancies usually mean that the teenage mother will drop out of high school.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the problem of high school drop outs, explaining that income instability and increasing rates in teen pregnancy are two of its many underlying causes. This paper explains that teenagers with babies often are not able to keep up with their school work because they have to be up during the night caring for their babies. Consequently, teenage pregnancies lead to high school drop outs, which then leave the teenager living in poverty without the skills and ability to obtain and keep employment.
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"Nancy is a young girl who became pregnant at age sixteen. She tried attending school, working a part-time job, and taking care of her baby. However, she was up a lot at night with her baby and eventually she realized she could not continue to go to school. She lives on welfare and spends most of her time watching television. Nancy and her baby live in poverty. Nancy is one of many American teenage females who become pregnant. "The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy and births in the western industrialized world" (General Facts). Nancy is one of many high school girls who drop out of high school to care for their babies. "Teen mothers are less likely to complete high school (only one-third receive a high school diploma) and only 1.5% have a college degree by age 30" (General Facts)."
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Teenage Sexuality, 2002.
Addressing the problem of teenage sexuality and education.
1,304 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the importance of educating teenagers in order to prevent irresponsible sexual behavior. It also shows how some parents and other concern-groups are against this idea, claiming that it makes teenagers too aware. The paper cites research and surveys done in this area by parents and educational institutions.
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"Americans have adjusted a lot of their thinking when it comes to teenage sexuality during recent years. There was a time when a pregnant teen would have been removed from the school and sent to a school for unwed mothers. There was a time when a sexually active female was labeled a slut, or said to be loose. Those days are on the retreat as Americans accept teenage sexuality more than ever before. With that acceptance comes the question of when and how to teach sex education. Schools are at a crossroad because they are dealing with pregnant teens but many parents are opposed to the sex education of their children within the school system. Teen pregnancy, teen sexual preference and many other topics are not being addressed today in teen living classes, and students are gaining their education on the street. The adults are not going to stop teen sexual activity, nor will they stop those who are gay from being gay. The best thing that can be done to assist in the area of teenage sexuality is to provide a solid and truthful education so that they can be safe and they can be happy."
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Teenage Issues, 2004.
An analysis of various problems among the teenage population.
4,774 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 122.95
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This paper discusses several teenage issues. The paper examines substance abuse, teenage pregnancies, teenage suicide, teenage sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and anger management. The paper elaborates on each of these issues, offering suggestions for methods of assisting teenagers overcome these problems.
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"Substance abuse is a serious legal and social problem in American culture that has plagued our society with skyrocketing crime rates and overflowing prison systems. The substances in question include any mind-altering chemicals, including common illegal street drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, and designer drugs, just to name a few. Also included are misused legal substances, such as household chemicals or over-the-counter and prescription drugs that are misused for the purpose of achieving mind-altering effects. Of course, alcohol is also included, which is by far and large the most commonly used substance of abuse, excluding perhaps tobacco which is rarely recognized properly as the drug that it is. The inappropriate use of these substances can easily spiral out of control for anyone who gets involved with them, taking control of their lives. When teenagers fall into the habits of substance abuse, the negative and lasting effects can be particularly harmful because of the fragile state of the body and mind during this developmental period."
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"Teenage Wasteland", 2004.
This paper is a review of the book, "Teenage Wasteland" by Donna Gaines, which delves into teenage suicides, as well as the theories as to why they occurred in this neighborhood.
2,005 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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"Teenage Wasteland" is a book that cleverly combines pure participant research and personal experience. The book delves into the unexplained suicides that occur in a small suburban town of Bergenfield, New Jersey. The paper summarizes the main points of the book and then presents the theories used by Donna Gaines to understand why the suicides occurred.
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"In order to understand what really happened and why, Gaines travels to Bergenfield in order to attempt assimilation into the culture of those who were friends or peers of the four suicide victims. The adaptation into the lives of these kids does not present itself as a simple task. These kids aren?t jocks, brains, preps, or anything in between, by any means. They are the outsiders. They represent the outcasts or the ?burnouts? that could only relate to one another. They share the same taste in music, similar views on life, and comparable family structures. But, what else is so intimately shared that makes four teenagers want to die together? That is one of Gaines? curiosities. She asks herself ?What could be so intimately binding that in the early morning hours of March 11 not one of them could stop, step back from the pact they had made to say, ?Wait, I can?t do this??? (Gaines, 1991, p. 9) "
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Teenage Pregnancy, 2004.
A discussion of teenage pregnancy as a deviant behavior.
2,464 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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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.
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"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."
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Teenage Pregnancy, 2002.
A study of the increasing rates of teenage pregnancies in America.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 151.95
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This is a paper about teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is one of America's growing problems. There are more than 1 million teenagers that are pregnant in the United States. The American Medical Association Report states that sexual activity is beginning at an earlier age. Most teenagers believe that it will not happen to them, but it can and does.
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Teenage Pregnancy, 2002.
Discussing the phenomenon of teenage pregnancy.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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Teenage pregnancy is a growing problem in America. Why? Many reasons stem to the need for teenagers to feel love and accepted. Often teenagers are abandoned by families and boyfriends when the teenage pregnancy is confirmed. Parents teaching their teenagers values and morals will aid in helping this problem.
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Teenage Smoking, 2002.
This paper discusses the dangers of teenage smoking. Specifically, it looks at how teenagers begin smoking, and what can be done to help them quit.
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper describes the health risks involved in smoking and asserts that teenagers begin smoking because of peer pressure and because of the way smoking is portrayed in advertisements and television. It describes how smoking then becomes a habit and an addiction for these children so that they are unable to quit. The paper suggests ways in which a smoker can quit, such as using nicotene patches, chewing nicotine gum, and undergoing therapy.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
How Kids Start Smoking
Peer Pressure
Advertising
Smoking in Film
Why Kids Continue Smoking
Habit
Inability to Quit
Addiction
How Kids Can Quit Smoking
Patches and Gum
Therapy
Conclusion
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"The health hazards of smoking are well known and documented. In 1992, over 400,000 people died from complications from smoking each year, including lung and throat cancer, stroke, and heart disease. The number today is even higher. Additionally, some studies have also shown that starting to smoke as a teenager has the potential to permanently damage lung tissue."
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