The National Committees in UNICEF have actively participated in addressing every aspect of CRE successfully in one or two places. Concerning children's rights and adequate learning, while there are widespread opportunities for children, it is still not an entitlement in most parts of the world. When programme entitlements exist, it is quite common for links to be established between the rights contained in programme and certain responsibilities, when it should actually be linked to the United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child. This increases the chances of children learning about the rights without learning about the CRC; plus, they will be able to understand what being a duty-bearer or right-holder entails (two major aspects of the child right initiative) (Jerome, Emerson, Lundy, & Orr, 2015).
Understanding Children's Rights from a Teacher's Perspective
Educationalists have always had a dedicated professional sense of responsibility towards the children under their care. They show much…...
Civil Disobedience
One might think that finding parallels between a Dr. Seuss story and the real-life story of Rosa Parks does not make sense. However, that is less than true as the parallels and commonalities are early and often when it comes to comparing the history of one and the story created on the other. Indeed, civil disobedience has taken on many forms but it is seemingly the least violent yet poignant events that seem to be the most effective. It was something that Martin Luther King Jr. greatly touted and Rosa Park and her refusal to move from her seat was just another example of that. While civil disobedience is sometimes disruptive or otherwise counterproductive, it is a thing of magic when it is done well.
Analysis
To answer the important question first, civil disobedience is basically a means that people use to protest laws that are deemed to be unjust or…...
Types of Parental Involvement and Support that Boost Young Children’s Academic Performance
Introduction
That there is a link between parental support and involvement and students performance is almost incontrovertible. Many studies agree to this and statistical data reveals that most researchers have the same thoughts on the matter (Jeynes, 2015; Wilder, 2013). However, it is not clear as to which kinds of parental involvement and support are effective for which ages and the types of academic performance they affect. This research seeks to find out the kind of parental support and involvement that is efficacious for good student achievement for children who are in grades 3 and 7.
Background and Significance
Studies have persistently revealed that there’s an almost incontestable link between the involvement and support of parents and student achievement. In fact, meta-analyses suggest that parental participation and help affect children’s academic performance across different ages and ethnic groups (Jeynes, 2015; Wilder, 2014).…...
Essay Topic Examples
1.The sychological Impact of School Closures on Children During the COVID-19 andemic:
This essay topic explores the mental health effects faced by children due to the sudden disruption of routine and the absence of a school environment. It will discuss social isolation, the interruption in learning, and the loss of access to resources that schools provide, such as counseling and social support networks.
2.Adjusting to the New Normal: Resilience and Anxiety Among Children in the Face of COVID-19:
This essay focuses on the adaptability and challenges children have faced in developing resilience during the pandemic. It will delve into the coping mechanisms children have adopted, the prevalence of anxiety disorders stemming from uncertainty, and the role of family and community support in mitigating mental health issues.
3.The Invisible Scars of andemics: Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes for COVID-19 Affected Youths:
Here, the discussion revolves around the potential long-term effects of the pandemic on children's…...
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Loades, Maria E., et al. \"Rapid systematic review: The impact of social isolation and loneliness on the mental health of children and adolescents in the context of COVID-19.\" Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 59.11 (2020): 1218-1239.e3.
Fegert, Jörg M., et al. \"Challenges and burden of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic for child and adolescent mental health: a narrative review to highlight clinical and research needs in the acute phase and the long return to normality.\" Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 14.1 (2020): 20.Marques de Miranda, Diogo, et al. \"How is COVID-19 pandemic impacting mental health of children and adolescents?\" International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 51 (2020): 101845.Liu, Jian J., et al. \"Mental health considerations for children quarantined because of COVID-19.\" The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health 4.5 (2020): 347-349.Racine, Nicole, et al. \"Child and adolescent mental illness during COVID-19: A rapid review.\" Psychiatry Research 292 (2020): 113307.
parents be held responsible for their children's actions?
I believe that parents should be held accountable for their children's criminal actions and according to an article in usiness Wire 72% of Americans agree. ("Harris Interactive Study Reveals Three Quarters of Americans elieve Parents Should be Held Liable for Children's Criminal Actions"). The article reports the results of a study conducted by Harris Interactive which interviewed 2737 people from around the country. The study found that regardless of social or economic standing Americans want to see parents held responsible for the criminal actions of their children. ("Harris Interactive Study Reveals Three Quarters of Americans elieve Parents Should be Held Liable for Children's Criminal Actions")
It is my assertion that holding parents responsible for the criminal actions of their children will deter crime. It will also encourage parents to be more attentive in the upbringing of their children.
The severities of the crimes that…...
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Kozlowski, James C. "Court Upholds Juvenile Curfew Law." Parks and Recreation. Jan, 2000. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m1145/1_35/59319073/p1/article.jhtml?term=parent+responsibility+for+juvenile+deinquency
Change4Life: Government Movement to educe Childhood Obesity
Change4Life, a public health program in England, effective since January of 2009 and organized by the Department of Health is the country's first national social marketing campaign to reduce obesity (NHS, 2009, pp. 13). More specifically aimed at families with children under twelve years old, the initiative seeks to reduce childhood obesity and foster healthy and happy children, who in turn grown into happy and healthy adults. In recent years, a rise in obesity numbers and a decrease in physical activity led the Change4Life campaign to challenge the behaviors of English families that lead to excess weight gain (Change4Life, 2009, pp.1). In hoping to eliminate obesity from the earliest stages of life, Change4Life works to not only adjust citizen's weight, but their overall health and well-being through education and easily-accessible information. In essence, this campaign aims to encourage people to lead overall healthier lives,…...
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Boseley, S. 2011 November 15. Obesity advisory group disbanded by government. The Guardian. Web. Retrieved from: / obesity-advisory-group-disbanded [Accessed on 29 March 2012].http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/nov/16
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of Change4Life. Web. Retrieved from: [Accessed on 29 March 2012].http://www.bowgroup.org/content/bow-group-responds-childrens-food-campaign-criticism-change4life
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Jerome Berrymans ContributionsJerome Berrymans theory of Godly Play is a variation on the Maria Montessori method of education (Allen, n.d.). Berryman conceptualized Godly Play as more like spiritual guidance than what is typically thought of in the church as childrens education. It involves children and adults, as guides, moving together toward fluency in the art of knowing how to use Christian language to nourish their moral and spiritual development (Allen, n.d.). The foundation for this view on childrens education was, ultimately, in the Montessori tradition, for Berryman considered himself to be a Montessorian (Hyde, 2011a, p. 342). Central to Berrymans conception of the education of children was Christian language: he believed children should be fluent in Christian language before they reach adolescence; this way their holy religion is in them, is like second nature to them, is what contextualizes and frames their thoughts, words, and actions (Berryman, 2019).Berryman was born…...
mlaReferencesAllen, H. C. (n.d.). Jerome Berryman. Retrieved from J. W. (2019). Holy Story, Sacred Play: Helping Children Become Fluent in Faith.”. The Christian Century, 136, 22-25.Hyde, B. (2011a). Montessori and Jerome W. Berryman: Work, play, religious education and the art of using the christian language system. British Journal of Religious Education, 33(3), 341-353.Hyde, B. (2011b). Berryman and the purpose of religious education: The significance of Berryman’s approach to religious education for Catholic schools. Journal of Catholic School Studies, 83(1), 20-28.https://www.biola.edu/talbot/ce20/database/jerome-berryman Berryman,
On the one side are those who argue against advertisements aimed at children due to a belief that children are uniquely susceptible, and on the other side are those who sell advertisements and advertising, such as ad agencies and business school textbook authors, out of a belief that advertising is able to effect product preference in any meaningful way. In short, both of these groups are incorrect, because advertising, and animated characters in particular, actually have fairly little influence on product preference and purchasing decisions. They can generate recognition and positive emotional connections between the audience and the product, but these connections do not necessarily translate into actual purchases. However, in order to demonstrate why this is the case, one must examine some relevant scientific research on the subject and attempt to inject some reasonable skepticism into the hyperbolic claims of parents' groups and advertising cheerleaders.
Aside from market research…...
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Book Censorship: An Advocacy EssayI. INTRODUCTIONToday, the debate over book censorship in the United States is not only heated and emotionally charged, it has resulted in actual violence in the nations communities. The reasons that some groups want books in the schools and libraries censored are multiple, but they all boil down to fundamental disagreements concerning what types of materials young people should be allowed to read and discuss. Certainly, there is little disagreement concerning providing young learners with outright pornographic materials or literature that promotes violence, baby-killing, drunkenness, incest, or fratricide, but censorship advocates are on a very slippery slope when it comes to defining materials that are sufficiently offensive to warrant censorship. Indeed, the Holy Bible includes all of the foregoing issues as well as others that many people would find objectionable if they were in any other source. In this regard, one authority points out that, Censorship…...
mlaWorks CitedBlack’s Law Dictionary. St. Paul, MN: West Publishing Co., 2008.Genovese, Michael A. Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics. Facts on File, 2008.Geoghegan, Kev. “Hail Satan?: The Satanists battling for religious freedom.” BBC News. Aug. 23, 2019 American responses to the Nazi book burnings.” United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. 2022 https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/immediate-american-responses-to-the-nazi-book-burnings .Laine, Carolee. Book Banning and Other Forms of Censorship. Essential Library, 2017.McGreevy, Nora. “Banned by Tennessee School Board, ‘Maus’ Soars to the Top of Bestseller Charts.” Smithsonian Magazine. Feb. 2, 2022 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/maus-becomes-bestseller-after-tennessee-school-ban-180979499/ .Michael, Cassandra. “Protect Children’s Intellectual Freedom: End Censorship in Children’s Literature.” Luther College, 2022 https://www.luther.edu/oneota-reading-journal/ archive/2019/Manuscripts/IntellectualFreedom/.Sawchuk, Stephen. “What are students’ constitutional rights?” EducationWeek. May 7, 2019 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/what-are-students-constitutional-rights/2019/05 .Thomas, Daniel. “Book Censorship and Its Effects on Schools.” Torch, vol. 94, no. 1, Fall 2020, pp. 16–20.https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49392867 .“Immediate
Effects of Screen Time on ChildrenIntroductionWhat do we know about the effects of screen time use of smartphones, tablets and game consoles, among children ages 10 to 15 and academic achievement? This literature review intends to answer that question.Screen time may affect children in different ways for a variety of reasons. The content of screen time can vary widely, from educational programs to violent video games to social media platforms (Twenge et al., 2018). Different types of content may have different effects on children\\\'s cognitive, emotional, and social development (Brown & Bobkowski, 2011). Also, children\\\'s developmental needs and abilities change as they grow and mature, which may affect how they respond to screen time (adesky et al., 2014). For example, young children may benefit from educational programs that reinforce basic skills like letter recognition, while older children may benefit from more complex content that challenges their critical thinking skills (Kostyrka-Allchorne…...
mlaReferencesAguilar, M. M., Vergara, F. A., Velásquez, E. J., Marina, R., & García-Hermoso, A. (2015). Screen time impairs the relationship between physical fitness and academic attainment in children. Jornal de pediatria, 91, 339-345.Brown, J. D., & Bobkowski, P. S. (2011). Older and newer media: Patterns of use and effects on adolescents\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' health and well-being. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 21(1), 95-113.Duch, H., Fisher, E. M., Ensari, I., Harrington, A. (2013). Screen time use in children under 3 years old: A systematic review of correlates. Academic Pediatrics, 13(4), 307-320.Faught, E. L., Ekwaru, J. P., Gleddie, D., Storey, K. E., Asbridge, M., & Veugelers, P. J. (2017). The combined impact of diet, physical activity, sleep and screen time on academic achievement: a prospective study of elementary school students in Nova Scotia, Canada. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14, 1-13.Kabali, H. K., Irigoyen, M. M., Nunez-Davis, R., Budacki, J. G., Mohanty, S. H., Leister, K. P., Bonner, R. L. (2015). Exposure and use of mobile media devices by young children. Pediatrics, 136(6), 1044-1050.Kostyrka-Allchorne, K., Cooper, N. R., & Simpson, A. (2017). The relationship between television exposure and children’s cognition and behaviour: A systematic review. Developmental review, 44, 19-58.Lapierre, M. A., Piotrowski, J. T., & Linebarger, D. L. (2015). Background television in the homes of US children. Pediatrics, 135(1), 126-131.Li, X., Liu, J., Chen, W., & Gao, P. (2020). Mobile phone addiction and sleep quality among Chinese adolescents: A moderated mediation model. Children and Youth Services Review, 108, 104614.Pea, R., Nass, C., Meheula, L., Rance, M., Kumar, A., Bamford, H., ... & Zhou, M. (2012). Media use, face-to-face communication, media multitasking, and social well-being among 8-to 12-year-old girls. Developmental Psychology, 48(2), 327.Radesky, J. S., Silverstein, M., Zuckerman, B., & Christakis, D. A. (2014). Infant self-regulation and early childhood media exposure. Pediatrics, 133(5), e1172-e1178.Twenge, J. M., Campbell, W. K., & Martin, G. N. (2018). Decreases in psychological well-being among American adolescents after 2012 and links to screen time during the rise of smartphone technology. Emotion, 18(6), 765.
Department of human services. (2012).What are the effects of child abuse? etrieved June 1, 2013 from http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-individuals/children,-families-and-young-people/child-protection/about-child-abuse/what-is-child-abuse/who-is-likely-to-be-abused-and-what-are-the-effects
It identifies effects such as emotional, physical and psychological problems as well as trauma. The various forms of abuse lead to emotional problems to the child particularly distrust and low self-esteem when they are adults. The children who have been abused are also depicted to be aggressive or self-destructive, they are also more likely to go into drug abuse and even become young offenders.in the long run, adults who were victims of child abuse end up abusing their own children.
Child help. (2013).Immediate effects of child abuse. etrieved June 1, 2013 from http://www.childhelp.org/pages/immediate-effects-of-child-abuse
There are some immediate effects from child abuse which are serious especially to infants as depicted in the source above. Serious injuries and fatalities occur in children who are just under 12 months.there are various signs which indicate that a child is going…...
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Child help. (2013).Immediate effects of child abuse. Retrieved June 1, 2013 from childrens.org. (2013). Effects of Child Abuse. Retrieved June 1, 2013 from http://childrens.org/child/effects-of-child-abuse/http://www.childhelp.org/pages/immediate-effects-of-child-abuse
Commonwealth of Australia. (2010). Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents. Retrieved June 1, 2013 from http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/pubs/sheets/rs17/rs17.html
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Family Resource Center. (2012). Effects of Child Abuse. Retrieved June 1, 2013 from http://www.frcmo.org/effects.html
history there has been a major hypocrisy when it comes to children and the way they have been treated. On the one hand children are the most precious commodity on earth. They are the future politicians, doctors, and evangelists that will grow up to lead the world. They are the people who will eventually cure disease, invent marvelous contraptions and change the world. By all intents and purposes children are the world's most precious commodity and those in the United Kingdom are included in the lot. However throughout the history of the United Kingdom children for the most part have not had a lot of rights or protections afforded them. In more recent history this pattern began to change and as those changes took place the true nature of the wrongs of the past came to light. As the United Kingdom continued to work toward change the issue of…...
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Essay Prompt:
Topic: Should homosexual partners adopt?
a. Format of choice (APA/MLA) to include:
Title Page,
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Body of Paper,
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Reference Page
b. Typed, double spaced, 3-5 pages (not counting the title and reference pages), 12 pt font
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Why Gay and Lesbian Couples Should Adopt
The most recent United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) data reveals a total of 132 million orphans worldwide, 13 million of which have lost both parents. Many more children live in poverty abject enough to spawn child labor systems, with 168 million children worldwidealmost 11 percent of all children around the worldas child laborers (Worldwide Childrens Statistics, 2016). Given these alarming statistics, adoption should widely be promoted as an alternative to surrogacy, artificial insemination, fertility drugs, or even natural childbirth. Homosexual couples, both gays and lesbians, who want to start families need to look more closely at their adoption opportunities. Adoption can be framed as a moral obligation for…...
Impact of Bullying on Childrens Physical and Mental HealthDespite increasingly aggressive efforts by school districts across the country, about one in five young people in the United States are officially estimated to still become a victim of bullying at their schools each year. As a direct consequence, bullying in the schools represents a major public health issue that has been shown to elevate the risk for victims and bullies -- of suffering from a constellation of negative social, educational, and healthcare outcomes during childhood, adolescence and even adulthood (Armitage, 2021). The implications of bullying clearly involve multiple psychological and medical issues that require timely interventions, making this topic appropriate for further analysis by healthcare practitioners. To this end, the purpose of this paper is to review the relevant literature to provide a working definition of bullying followed by a discussion concerning its adverse effects on childrens physical and mental…...
mlaReferencesArmitage, R. (2021). Bullying in children: impact on child health. BMJ Paediatrics Open, Retrieved from M. J., Wilson, D. & Rodgers, C. C. (2022). Wong\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing. Retrieved from http://repository.poltekkes-kaltim.ac.id/638/1/Wong%E2%80% 99s%20Essentials%20of%20Pediatric%20Nursing%20by%20Marilyn%20J.%20Hockenberry%20Cheryl%20C.%20Rodgers%20David%20M.%20Wilson%20%28z-lib.org%29.pdf.Burger, C. (2022). School Bullying Is Not a Conflict: The Interplay between Conflict Management Styles, Bullying Victimization and Psychological School Adjustment. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(18), 37-44.Facts about Bullying. (2022). U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/facts .Rigby, K. (2003, October). Consequences of Bullying in Schools. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 48(9), 583-590.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7957129/pdf/bmjpo-2020-000939.pdf .Hockenberry,
Article eview: Needs Assessment of Parent Education in Houston, TexasArticle AbstractStudy Objective: This study [1] sought to determine the level of the perceived need as well as the readiness of parents in the Houston community to attend evidence-based parenting classes.Background of the esearch: A growing body of evidence confirms the need for parental education concerning the importance of providing a nurturing and safe environment for children. Studies have shown that parent education reduces behavioral, emotional and social problems in young people, as well as reducing maternal depression and stress and the corresponding levels of child maltreatment. In addition, parental education also contributes to childrens readiness to attend school.Study Design and Method: A Houston-based initiative called Children at isk conducted a community needs assessment of parent education using key informant interviews, focus groups and archived data to determine the extent to which parents attended parenting classes, their interest in attending such…...
mlaReferences[1] Correa NP, Greeley C, Giardino AP. Report from the Field: The Results of a Community Needs Assessment for Parent Education in Houston, Texas. Journal of Applied Research on Children. 2013;4(2).[2] Hughes SO, Power TG, Beck A, et al. Short-Term Effects of an Obesity Prevention Program Among Low-Income Hispanic Families with Preschoolers. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior. 2020;52(3):224-239.
1. Poverty in urban communities negatively impacts educational outcomes by limiting access to quality resources such as textbooks, technology, and extracurricular activities, which are essential for student success.
2. Children living in poverty often face challenges such as unstable housing, food insecurity, and limited access to healthcare, which can have a detrimental effect on their ability to focus in school and perform academically.
3. The lack of financial resources in low-income households can lead to higher levels of stress and anxiety for students, resulting in decreased motivation, increased absenteeism, and lower academic achievement.
4. Studies have shown that students from low-income backgrounds are....
Mobile phones have become an integral part of our daily lives, providing us with constant connectivity, information, and entertainment. However, the question of whether children aged 15 or under should be restricted from using mobile phones is a topic of debate. In todays digital age, where technology plays a significant role in shaping young minds, it is essential to consider the potential risks and benefits associated with children using mobile phones.
One key concern regarding children using mobile phones is the impact on their physical health. Excessive use of mobile phones has been linked to various health issues, such as....
Existing literature plays a crucial role in informing federal program evaluations for government efficiency and effectiveness. Evaluation studies provide valuable insights into the performance of government programs and help policymakers make evidence-based decisions to improve their effectiveness. In this literature review, we will explore the different ways in which existing literature informs federal program evaluations and contributes to enhancing government efficiency.
One way in which existing literature informs federal program evaluations is through the use of evaluation methodologies. Various evaluation methodologies, such as cost-benefit analysis, performance measurement, and randomized control trials, are employed in the literature to assess the efficiency....
Allergic diseases are increasingly common among children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with risk factors that can vary depending on individual characteristics and environmental factors. Understanding these risk factors is crucial for the prevention and management of allergic diseases in children. This literature review aims to explore the key risk factors for allergic diseases among children in the UAE.
One of the key risk factors for allergic diseases in children is genetics. Studies have shown that children with a family history of allergic diseases, such as asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis, are at higher risk of developing these conditions....
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