Category: Child

  • The Notion of Childhood as a Social Construct

    Childhood lacks a universal definition due to various shifts in child research and interpretations overtime (McNamee, 2016). Initial views of children were dominated by developmental psychologists, primarily focusing on physical development into adulthood (Wyness, 2011). Therefore, scientific research of the positivist paradigm dominated child research. Yet, the emergence of the social study of childhood, not…

  • The Reasons Why Human Traffickers Should Be Punished Heavier

    At Age 13 Beatrice moved to the USA to live with an American family. She would help with the housework and attend school. Her parents sent her to the US in hope of her having a chance at a better life. however, Beatrice found herself enslaved, and locked in a suburban home, working for up…

  • Meaning of the Term Childhood as the Happiest Period of Life

    “Childhood is the time for children to be in school and at play, to grow strong and confident with the love and encouragement of their family and an extended community of caring adults.” Although not everyone would agree that childhood is the best part of one’s life as some children may be born under such…

  • Neglect of Girls During Childhood

    Women play a vital role in moulding the destiny of our civilization. But the girl child, very often, not only faces neglect and inequality but sometimes the gravest forms of violence. In India, in many places, traditions challenge the very existence of girl child. In spite of remarkable hue and cry about gender equality and…

  • How Modern Culture is Changing Childhood

    Abstract As the generations evolve the culture of people change as well. Many people believe that the people of today should learn to be intellectual and that this is necessary to be taught from the young ages for a child to able to adapt to the changing environments. Often this consumes a child preventing them…

  • Is Modern Culture Ruining Childhood?

    We all know that the culture now has a big difference than the old days. It is so obvious how the modern culture affects the childhood of the young generation. Now, we will discuss how the modern culture affecting or ruining the childhood of every children. The modern culture that we are talking about is…

  • Child Hunger in America: Persuasive Essay

    Kids who do not eat enough in the first three years of their lives grow up at a serious disadvantage in life. They may be faced with conditions like asthma and anemia and have a higher chance of being hospitalized. Kids who grow up not getting enough food also struggle in school and other social…

  • Essay on Child Marriage and Why It Should Not Be Legalized: Argumentative Essay

    Were you ever dreaming about getting married at a very young age? Or did you remember if you ever had play-acted or pretend to be married with one of your childhood friends and acted like you guys were husband and wife. If your answer is never, you should know that you have live a very…

  • Developmental Disorder of Childhood: Causes, Symptoms and Relevant Therapeutic Strategies

    Intro A popular childhood disorder becoming increasingly more accepted and acknowledged in society is down syndrome. In 2019, there was roughly a recorded case of seven thousand Irish people diagnosed with down syndrome (downsyndrome.ie, 2013). On a public health system term (HSE.ie, 2018) they state that one of every 550 newborns can be affected by…

  • Analytical Essay on Child Welfare and Its Consideration by the Courts

    The court has the authority to issue orders on PRR in Scotland, taking the welfare of the child as its main concern so that orders are made in the child’s best interest. This essay will discuss the factors courts evaluate when determining the ‘welfare of the child’ and if the 2020 Act will improve the…