Factors Influencing Juvenile Delinquency
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A 6 page discussion of the myriad of factors which influence juvenile delinquency. Specifically addresses family structure and factors such as maternal separation and parental rejection, noting that while such factors have been demonstrated to be important determinants his correlation is far from perfect. While one might jump to the conclusion that juvenile delinquency might be directly accounted for by the irresponsible actions of a parent or specific family structure, there has been one incident after another when parents took every possible means of insuring societally appropriate behavior in their children and juvenile delinquency still occurs. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Fathering/Parenting Classes
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A 5 page paper which examines schools that have classes in fathering. The information provided addresses classes, professors, titles of classes, and all other information pertaining to the fathering classes available at universities and colleges. The paper primarily addresses early childhood, and childhood development classes as they involve parenting, which includes fathering and the skills necessary for fathering. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Link to Youth Violence?
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A 6 page paper which examines whether fetal alcohol syndrome is a contributing factor of youth violence. The paper illustrates that fetal alcohol syndrome lessens an individual's control devices and makes them more apt to violence than one who does not suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Gender Differences Ages 2-6
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A 6 page paper. Are gender differences the result of biological factors, the effect of cultural socialization factors or an amalgamation of the two? This is a question that has been debated for years. This essay discusses how the infant learns gender roles through interaction and play with his or her parents. The writer also reports on numerous research studies that have revealed the kinds of gender differences that exist during these early years with conjectures on how they were developed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Group-Centered Perspective on Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of an assessment of a child with pervasive developmental disorder. This paper goes on to integrate a group-centered perspective and the considers the impact of the views of Erik Erikson on the progression of PDD. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHPDDChi.rtf

Harris's The Nurture Assumption
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This 5 page paper argues that the premises of Harris's controversial work are flawed. Support for the other side is presented. No additional sources cited.
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How Children Respond To The Word 'No'
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A 24 page research paper emphasizing different disciplinary techniques. Emphasis is on how children respond to being told "no." The predominant reaction if rebellion and resentment. Other techniques for saying "no" were explored including Positive Discipline and Induction. Extensive bibliography is included.
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How Divorce Impacts Children
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8 pages in length. Through a child's eyes, divorce is nothing short of a disaster. To them, it symbolizes the complete destruction of their family unit, forcing them to choose sides in a game they never wanted to play in the first place. The stress that accompanies divorce cannot help but infiltrate the child's every waking moment, eventually detrimentally affecting school work, social relationships and issues of self-esteem. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCdivch.wps