...should pay. make a list of possible problems with children ... consider an age range, ... parental guidance and the limits ... and the consequences Abstract A “get tough” on juvenile crime perspective seems to dominate public opinion as school shooting incidents continue to occur across the nation and the media reports young children committing violent crimes. After virtually every incident, questions emerge about the juvenile's parents and what role they played (or should have played) in their child's life. Parental responsibility laws, varying greatly within and among the states, have appeared as one answer to these questions. Although these laws would seem to garner great public support under the new punitive attitude toward juveniles, no recent empirical studies have been conducted to determine if the public believes that parents should be held responsible and punished for their children's crimes. This dissertation organizes the different forms of parental responsibility laws into three separate categories. The first category is the civil liability imposed on parents when their children damage someone's property or inflict personal injury. The second category is the “contributing to the delinquency of a minor” statutes that apply to parents or other adults who encourage a juvenile in some way to break the law. The third category is the most broad because it encompasses the parental responsibility laws that encourage or require the parents to become involved in their child's...
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...of sexual abuse and emotional abuse...........................................5 1.3 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs................................................................................6 SECTION TWO: GUIDANCE FOR TINA 2.1 Definition of counselling........................................................................................7 2.2 Differentiation between counselling and support for learning problems.............8 2.3 Phenomenon of child trauma and its effects..........................................................9 2.4 Differentiation between parental involvement and parental counselling...........10 2.5 Learning intervention program.......................................................................... 2.6 Guidelines taken into account............................................................................ INTRODUCTION SECTION ONE: BACKGROUND One of the most important roles of an educator In a school is to assist learners pastorally (Best, Lang, Lodge, Wattkins 1995: 63). Each year in South Africa approximately five million children experience some form of traumatic experience. More than two million of these are victims of physical and/or sexual abuse. Millions more are living in terrorizing atmosphere of domestic violence. Natural disasters, car accidents, life...
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...What is shared parental leave and why it is being introduced? Shared parental leave is a new way for parents to share statutory leave and pay on the birth of a child. It replaces the current additional paternity leave regime. However, it is separate from the right to unpaid parental leave and does not replace the current maternity leave and pay regime. Similar rights apply to adoptions. The intended parents in a surrogacy arrangement are also entitled to take advantage of shared parental leave. These rights also apply to partnerships of the same sex, so references in this factsheet to fathers should be taken as including women in same-sex partnerships. This introductory factsheet relates to the shared parental leave regime which applies to England, Wales and Scotland only. The right to shared parental leave only applies to employees who fulfil the relevant eligibility criteria which are explained below. The new right allows the mother to choose to bring her maternity leave to an end at any point after the initial two week compulsory maternity leave period following the birth of the child. The parents can then choose how to split up the remaining weeks of leave between them. Shared parental leave can be taken by each parent separately or at the same time. Shared parental leave will apply to parents of children due on or after 5 April 2015 and has been brought into effect by various sets of legislation. The Children and Families Act 2014 came into force on 13 March 2014 and...
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...Shaping Parental Authority over Children’s Bodies ALICIA OUELLETTE* INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 956 I. SCULPTING, SHAPING, AND SIZING CHILDREN: FOCUS CASES.............................. 959 A. WESTERNIZING ASIAN EYES..................................................................... 960 B. HORMONES FOR STATURE ........................................................................ 961 C. LIPOSUCTION ON A TWELVE YEAR OLD.................................................... 963 D. GROWTH STUNTING ................................................................................. 964 II. THE LAW, MEDICINE, PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND CHILDREN’S BODIES ................. 966 A. BACKGROUND LAW ................................................................................. 966 B. APPLICATION IN SHAPING CASES .............................................................. 969 C. ROOM FOR REGULATION .......................................................................... 971 III. WHAT IS REALLY WRONG WITH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SHAPING OF CHILDREN? ............................................................................................................ 973 A. THE NONSUBORDINATION PRINCIPLE AS A LIMIT ON INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS 974 B. CHILDREN AS PERSONS, PARENTAL RIGHTS ............................................. 977 C. MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SHAPING OF CHILDREN IS DIFFERENT ............... 981 IV. CONCERNING...
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...December 22, 2014 The Way We Are: How Much Credit or Blame Belongs to Our Parents When it comes to parenting and raising our kids we all want them to grow up and be responsible productive adults that contribute positively to society. Unfortunately this is not always to case, the way we raise our kids can either lead them to be positive impact on the society or they could go down the other road and have a negative impact on society. So as parents we are either too blame or given credit for how our children turn out. The parenting style you choose can have a very important impact on how your child lives as an adult. Parents are their children’s most important role models, it is important for parental control in each step of our children’s life and education. As parents we are our children’s most valuable and important role models, what they learn from us will guide who they are as adults. When our children are small one way they learn how to do things is by watching what others are doing and modeling what they do, and how they behave, this is what developmental psychologist Albert Bandura call social cognitive theory. Children are so impressionable they will model a parent’s behavior good or bad. The parenting style you use when raising your kids could have a large impact on the way they turn out as adults. According to developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind there are four different parenting styles when it comes to raising children Authorative, Authoritarian, permissive-indulgent...
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...Risky Adolescent Sexual Behavior: The Lack of Parental Supervision and Family Structure At the brink of the twenty-first century, some of the most controversial social issues come from the lack of parental supervision and family structure in the home; some of these issues include teenage pregnancy, statutory rape and the possibility of engaging in sexual activities that result in catching one or more sexually transmitted diseases. One might have a belief that engaging in sexual activity at a young age or before marriage is an immoral act. However, when adolescents grow up by themselves, they struggle to learn a normal sense of morality. Thus, lack of parental supervision and family structure in the home has a negative effect on adolescent sexual behavior. Social norms are the criteria that are used in today’s society in order to differentiate between right from wrong and what is considered normal and what is considered simply absurd. One of the “social norms” that society looks upon as abnormal is the lack of parental supervision and family structure in the home. People in this society tend to insinuate that parents should teach their children right from wrong, as they develop into young adults entering into the “real world”. Sexual Intercourse is natural and usually occurs in every person’s lifetime; however, when there is a lack of supervision and family structure in the home an adolescent’s sexual behavior begins to go astray. Rex Forehand, et al.(1999) states in the article...
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...and bring light to this problem which is fast becoming one of the largest problems facing urban America. It can lead to law-breaking juvenile, which often can lead to adult lives as career criminals. Over the years experts have given us many theories on the causes of juvenile delinquency, including one's economic background, parents level of education and abuse in the home, gangs organizations, repeated neighborhood delinquents, increased availability of weapons and new technology violent games have something to do with the growing of our young people getting in trouble and becoming part of the juvenile delinquent system. However in my opinion the number one cause of juvenile delinquency is the breakdown of families, including lack of parental control over their children. It is ironic in America, in todays age, a person must poses a driver's license to operate a vehicle, a permit to own a gun and even a license to have a pet, but one does not have to have proper training or a license in order to become a parent. Without specialized educational or programs in child development and parenting, many of our future parents will not have a chance at becoming successful parents and worse, many of todays parents are already contributing to the increasing problem of juvenile delinquency simply by not knowing how to raise their children. Being a parent is a major commitment that has a direct impact on us has a society new parents must learn parenting skills before having children, they...
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...persons choose vocations according to their interests and abilities, skills, training, and personality characteristics. Occupations and life satisfaction, therefore, depend upon the possibility to which the individual finds sufficient outlets for their interest. Career preferences are a tough decision of what do you want to become after you graduate in your chosen field. It is always been subjective by many factors that surround our life. But to think of it, as you chose this job consider those capabilities and skills you possessed because this will be a great satisfaction to your job and most is family involvement will follow because later they will just realize that you become successful, no regrets in the end that you made the right decision in life and happy in choosing your mode of work. Statement of the Problem: The main problem of this study is to know the factors that affect career preferences among...
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...Parental Responsibility This booklet will outline the orders made in relation to children. Parental responsibility is a legal relationship between a parent and their child as declared by the Children Act (1989). This definition outlines certain roles and responsibilities over children. Who has parental responsibility? Parental responsibility is when a parent or both parents are responsible the upbringing of their child. If a child is born in a setting where the mother and father aren’t married then the mother would have the parental responsibility over her child until the age of 18 which at that time the child is seen as an adult. Parents are required to: • Provide a home for the child • Protect, maintain and discipline the child. This includes sending them to school, and paying for medical treatment. • Naming the child and choosing their religion • Keeping contact with the child and living with them even outside the UK • Taking responsibility for the child’s possessions and deciding when to disclose confidential information about a child. When can it be terminated? Parental responsibility can be terminated when the child is 18, adopted or GillickCompetency.To leave their parents at a younger age than 18, the court will need to decide if you are mature enough and they do this by doing a test and this test is called The Gillick Test. If they pass this test then they will be able to do anything without the permission of their parents. This can breach...
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...of Minor Children after Divorce in the State of Vermont Abstract Conflict may seem never ending when two people decide they can no longer live together and want to separate. Children can often be the last ones thought about when a couple is going through a divorce, however, they play a key role in the issues surrounding the divorce and what will happen to them as part of this procedure. The court is ultimately responsible for making sure the children’s best interest is reflected when deciding what happens to them after a divorce. Parents play a key role in this decision making, though if conflict between the parents causes them to fight and not be able to come to an affable arrangement, then the courts must decide for them. This paper explains what the court expects from parents, surrounding divorce and custody issues, how they can best resolve those conflicts, and why it is best to solve those issues in the interest of the children. Keywords: Custody, physical custody, legal custody, temporary custody, joint custody, alternative dispute resolution, child custody mediation, collaborative law, parenting plan, child support, child custody evaluation, visitation, parental rights and responsibilities, temporary order, final order. Custody of Minor Children after Divorce in the State of Vermont When parents decide they no longer want to live together, they separate and if married, usually divorce. There can be many reasons for this, however, they all stem from some sort...
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...why university students are taking drugs. Poor parental supervision will give them more opportunities for exposure to drugs. Poor parental communication could lead the children to take drugs. They think their parents do not care about them. Educate your teenager about drug use, so they get the real * facts about the dangers of drug use. Family break up or parental conflicts. Parents keep quarelling everyday. Teenagers who failed to find ways to relief their frustration misuse drugs to feel better (Neil,n.d,as cited in Top 8 Reasons, n.d.) Students may take drugs due to the university factors. Availability of drugs in the university. Other students are selling drugs. They want to try something new. Students are stress in studies. Full of works and assignments. Parents play an important role in preventing or dealing with teenagers who abuse drugs. Talk to your teenager openly and honesty (Stanton,1983) Asking your child to tell you his/her thought and feelings about drugs. Talking with your child about his/her emotion and your feeling too. Teach responsible behaviour. Teach the balance of rights and responsibilities. Give rewards for their responsible behaviour. Encourage your child to develop positive interests, even if those interests are not the ones you would choose for them. Teenagers can build their confidence. They can learn about life. The Education Ministry must play an active role. Preventing crime not only in school but also...
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...Parental Rights versus State Needs: A History of Conflict and Compromise Historically, parents sourced their rights regarding childrearing from one outlet, themselves. In modern times, the state has taken a more active role in family issues, to include parenting. This interaction between state and individual parent has not always been harmonious. This paper will discuss the issue from both perspectives. Historical Aspect When considering American history, governments treated parental rights as a private matter that deserved interference only under special circumstances. Guidance often came from the Bible, and encouraged conduct that, in modern times, is subject to continued debate. The Book of Proverbs, as well as other writings within the Bible, provides one with substantial documentation of establishing and promoting parental rights, particularly when addressing the concept of corporal punishment. Proverbs 13:24 writes, “He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him betimes” (Biblos.com, 2004, Proverbs 13:24). Proverbs 19:18 writes, “Discipline your son while there is hope, and do not desire his death” (Biblos.com, Proverbs 19:18). Proverbs 23:13-14 writes, “Withhold not correction from the child: for if you beat him with the rod, he shall not die. You shall beat him with the rod, and shall deliver his soul from hell” (Biblos.com, Proverbs 23:13-14). Proverbs 29:15 writes, “The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a...
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...Introduction The provision of parental leave and benefits in Australia is vastly different from the Canadian parental leave policy on many dimensions. This paper compares the Canadian 2011 Employment Insurance Maternity and Parental Benefits (EI) scheme to the parental leave provisions provided for in the Australian Fair Work Act 2009, in an attempt to assess the extent of major differences in the platforms and to extract any advantages and disadvantages of the systems. The provisions and use of unpaid parental leave vary due to eligibility criteria and segmentation of the workforce. Canadian maternity, paternity and parental leave is administered on the provincial level, creating differences in leave guarantees across provinces. A separate “federal jurisdiction” covers employees of companies working in inter-provincial or international commerce or for the federal government, regardless of their province of residence (Doucet, Lero & Tremblay, 2013). Since the ten provinces and three territories deliver the programme, they modify some details. These variations are minimal. In this analysis, we have taken the median amount of leave guaranteed by these 13 jurisdictions. At present, sections 67 to 85 of the Australian Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) set out the legislative provisions for parental leave. Australia provides three types of child-based leave: maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Substantive Differences in Parental Leave Provisions between Australia and Canada ...
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...providing the parents with an excellent place where their children can be educated and taken care of. Second Home Educational Child Care will base our operations in Havertown and Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. The facility will consist of two 1,500 square feet houses in quiet, residential neighborhoods. The yards will be securely fenced to ensure safety, protection and to ensure no one can either come in or wander away. The yards will be furnished with safe, educational and entertaining toys, as well as a sandbox. The houses will typically be used for rainy-day activities, naps, story-telling, the serving and preparation of meals. The houses will also contain safe educational toys, games, and books for the entertainment of the children. The roles of the stakeholders in the education and child care field range from the owners to the children. These stakeholders will shape various projects within the business, ensure resources are available to contribute to our business's success, and provide insight regarding the reaction to a project's outcome, which will create adjustments within the our company when necessary to win organizational support. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and educational experience, which promotes each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our goal is to support children's desire to be life-long learners. As a the CEO and owner of Second Home Educational Child Care, I am an important stakeholder in this business as the business...
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...Wes Moore’ tells a story about two boys with similar names, similar backgrounds, growing up in similar neighborhood in Baltimore. Despite their many similarities, the choices they each made are what granted them separate fates. The author, Wes Moore, ends up as a graduate of John Hopkins University, a White House fellow, an army officer and the co-author of the book. The other Wes Moore ends up as a thief, drug dealer and a convicted killer. It is not luck that determines their different fate in life, but rather their mothers who influenced their futures. In ‘The Other Wes Moore’, the author Wes Moore illustrates that if children do not have strong parental figures and proper guidance, they will not be successful in life. Among the numerous factors that led the two Wes Moores to different paths, their mothers played the most vital role. The other Wes’s mother, Mary, does not provide the guidance that her son requires so desperately. After skipping school and partying with his friends, Wes returned to his house visibly intoxicated. Instead of being concerned, Mary and her boyfriend seemed to be entertained by Wes’s state saying, “Well, at least now you know how bad it feels and you will stay away from drinking” (Moore 62). Instead of giving some sort of punishment, or talking to him about smoking and alcohol, Mary ignored the situation. She allowed him to suffer through his hangover, hoping that he will learn his lesson. As she did not address her concern directly, Wes believed...
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