Essays on Family Page 44

     In “Gaston,” William Saroyan reminds us that mothers have the power to influence important aspects of their children’s lives and create mirror images of themselves.  This short story quickly but effectively shows us that maternal power can be used for purposes that serve the adult but harm the child.  In an important lesson about…

Divorce has a significant impact on children. It is increasingly chosen by couples who are unhappy in their marriage and is now the most frequent occurrence in the United States. In fact, about one million children experience divorce each year in the US, which accounts for approximately one-third of all children (Amato 21). The consequences…

In the world of action sports, a remarkable tale of determination, passion, and resilience exists – the story of Jeremy Lusk, a beacon of inspiration. Though often overlooked, his journey embodies the wild human spirit and pursuit of greatness. Jeremy Lusk, possibly only the second professional motocross rider, had a profound history of perseverance and…

Written by W.B. Yeats in 1886 during the Victorian Era, The Stolen Child embodies the shift in literary preferences. As the new generation of poets emerged and voiced their dissatisfaction with the abstract and figurative nature of earlier works, they yearned for literature that was more grounded, realistic, and impactful. Consequently, these poets ridiculed Yeats…

Developed in 2001, the Test is a psychological testing tool created by Judith Beck, Aaron Beck, John Jolly, and Robert Steer. Its main purpose is to measure distress in children and adolescents (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). The Test consists of five self-administered scales collectively called the Beck Youth Inventory: the Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety…

All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection. Although significant progress has been made in children’s rights in the last century, many children today have their basic human rights violated Estimates suggest that as many as 300,000 or more child soldiers are active in conflicts around the world….

In mental health, from the discovery of the drug Chlorpromazine in the 1950’s, which was a major breakthrough in the treatment of mental illness, medication played an important role in the move from the big psychiatric asylums to care in the community (Howland 2007). Several studies continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of neuroleptic medication in…

In 1865, the American Civil War was over after 4 years of disagreement between the states. There were a lot of subjects the states in America did not agree on, amongst them a particular question was debated fiercely; should abolish the slavery or not? The discussion went on, comparing the pros and cons. Still, it…

Lorenz et al. (2005) define end- of -life as a chronologically indefinite part of life when patients and their caregivers are struggling with the Implications of an advance chronic Illness. Every person’s end- of- life trajectory Is different and the need for quality healthcare services, hospital or homemade interventions, family and patient legal rights, government…

Youth Unemployment South-Africa is currently struggling with a large unemployment amongst the youth. The National Development Plan has identified a number of policy interventions to improve youth employment. In your view, what are the causes of youth unemployment and what should government do to improve the levels of youth employment? Identify the pros and cons…