Children Essays

Single parenthood rates have increased over the years as more people are living single today. A major factor for these trends is the increased instances of divorce and the changing lifestyles where people choose to become single. Single parenthood in this case becomes a choice rather than a consequence of fate. (Anna J, 2005). Another […]

Vygotsky ( 1978) in view of Social Cognitive Theory asserts that human development is affected by the interrelationship between behavior, environmental factors, and personal factors. Knowledge as our environment converges with personal characteristics and personal experience. Thus, experience is individualized. Thus, culture is the prime determinant of individual development. Humans are the only species to […]

Any story can be a story about social expectations but Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” is one story that points out the fact that it is the people themselves who perpetuate such social expectations and senseless traditions. Nevertheless, this act of perpetuation is a rather unconscious process going on in a person’s mind. Jackson’s “The Lottery” […]

A school is a miniature county/township/state or for that matter world depending upon its location and the areas of its coverage. For example, I have seen in a small school that teaches advanced classical vocal music students whose student-strength is eighty, pupils from eighteen countries study together. Schooling in cultural context is a unique experience […]

In the past decade, there has been a substantial increase in the quantity of children in America who have been exposed to or contracted HIV/AIDS. This has led to challenges with identifying these individuals. Child neglect has increased in rural areas due to the fast pace of life, which is linked to high levels of […]

The roundness of the earth can be introduced by showing the globe. Show the child how to carry the globe, two hands on the base. To identify the two elements of the earth’s surface: land and water sand paper globe can be given. It represents the planet earth. Steady the globe with one hand, feel […]

At a young age, most children look for specific people that they would idolize. By “idolize,” we mean that they would follow their steps, do what they do, and act like them. They would pattern their behavior and their way of living to that of the one they idolize, and in some cases, they even […]

Lack of affection between spouses and the casual attitude of one partner towards the value of faithfulness are for me the two most common causes of extramarital affairs which lead to devastating stress in any relationship. When I hear news of ‘nice people’ I know who are engaged in extramarital affairs, I could understand why […]

Despite the sorrowful and fascinating nature of it, a young child aged six took a firearm to school and used it to injure another first-grader in the library. However, since the law states that children under seven are not capable of committing crimes, the perpetrator will not face criminal charges. The altercation that led to […]

Section 2 (15) of the Child Rights Act, which has been signed by 16 states in Nigeria, guarantees that every child is entitled to free, compulsory and universal primary education. Similarly, section 29 (4b) of the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 regards any woman who is married as being of full age. Reports circulated on social […]

Haiti a 10 million population was the first independent nation of Latin America. Haiti is geographically located in the subtropics on the western third of Hispaniola, the second largest island in the Caribbean. The neighboring islands are Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. The official language in Haiti is Haitian Creole and French. America is a […]

Violent and aggressive behavior show up everywhere from popular video games, movies, to television shows, all of which young children have access to watch. People are also able to interact with these violent types of media as video games take center stage. Video game players are able to mutilate, kill and destroy items, ranging from […]

Some people might consider schools to be safe. Some people think that teachers are guardians –watchful protectors– that would let no harm come to any individual. Children are kept off the streets, out of trouble and far from experimentation and curiosity’s grasp when they attend school instead of wandering about the streets aimlessly. The cruel […]

A contemporary Australian feature film released in 2002 and direct by Phillip Noyce. Child characters: Molly (14), Daisy (8) and Gracie (10) walk 1600km home to their desert home in Jigalong from the mission called the Moore River Native Settlement north of Perth Noyce uses oral and written historical methods to tell the story He […]

Stereotypes are everywhere. Every person has either been a victim of them or observed them first hand. They can apply to gender, race, a group of people, and many other things. Some examples of cliche stereotypes include women aren’t as smart as men, all Asians are good at math, blondes aren’t smart, and so many […]

As human beings we are often reluctant to let go of our anger and unwilling to forgive others. This becomes especially true in the case of loved ones or family members. The poem, “How Do We Forgive Our Fathers? ,” written by Dick Lourie, addresses the different dilemmas associated with a child forgiving his/her father. […]

I felt like this film The People Paradox was very interesting and informative. I never knew that the population in India was becoming higher than that of China. I have always thought that China was the most overpopulated country. This film explains the increase and decrease of the birth rate in several different countries. The […]

Nowadays, more and more women work outside the home, which affects many people positively or negatively. Germaine Greer, the Australian feminist, said, “Most women still need a room of their own and the only way to find it may be outside their own homes. ” If it is true, can it be done without having […]

Methamphetamine abuse is prevalent in various countries including the low country where it has become a major concern. Considerable amounts of money are invested in rehabilitating addicts, preventing drug trafficking into the US and reducing drug-related offences. The negative impact of meth on families is devastating, but raising awareness about its harmful effects may deter […]

The Amish tradition known as “Rumspringa” means “running around” and typically involves Amish teenagers, typically at 16 years old, exploring life beyond their community and indulging in activities that would otherwise be prohibited. Unbeknownst to many, Rumspringa entails indulging in English customs and traditions, including trying out new things, getting married, and going back to […]

We all have a have different perspectives of something. In the book “There Are No Children Here”. Alex Kotlowitz emphasizes the phrase the “The other side of America. ” The author opposes to the stereotypes of families living in the projects, inner-city schools, and the drug dealers. In the beginning, Kotlowitz demonstrates the boys innocently […]

Gender typing has many effects on a child and its attitudes towards gender later in life. If children are taught something while being brought up and observing, chances are they’re going to take that with them for the rest of their life and be biased towards things and how they perceive others. It could also […]