Essays on Family Page 22

Billy the KidBilly the Kid is one of the most famous outlaws in American history. He has been a widely told figure in American history as well as folklore. The have made movies from his history and have also wrote many books on him. Most of Billy the Kids life remains a heated controversy throughout…

Most children are taught since the beginning of their educational careers that they must do well, and succeed if they wish to be acknowledged. There was always a black sheep, some boy or girl, who did not do their work and was held back. Consequently, these children were used as horrifying examples of what could…

10-16-96 By Rick R. LopezThe American family today, has the same problems that the Americanfamily of yesterday had. Daniel A. Sugarman, a psychologist in “Family Practice”introduces us to several case studies that seem to be the main nucleus of familyproblems today. He has put together a system called “Seven Ways to Keep thePeace at Home,”…

Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social Development in ChildrenInfants grow at a very rapid rate during the first one and a half years of life. Development is not only physical, but mental, emotional, and social. This development provides a strong background for further development in life. Physical development refers to a babys increasing skill at utilizing…

Children are vulnerable and easily swayed by everything around them. Parents try to do everything in their power to protect their children from unhealthy environments. They child-proof everything, but they dont realize that thousands of strangers enter the home everyday. . . through the television. Television is in 98% of North American homes and the…

Children are this nations future and Canada’s most precious resource. In Canada, families have the primary reponsibility to care for, nurture and guide their children throughout the various stages of development. Canadian families are facing a difficult time. Challanged by economic insecurity, unemployment and a disintegrating system of social services and support, many parents are…

Children and TelevisionThe children of America spend their time on many different activities. One of the most time consuming activities is watching television. Televisionplays a large role in the social and emotional development of children today. One good quality that television has is that it conveys information andhappenings around the world that they may not…

Gay MarriageThere seem to be Specific time in history where certain issues define the culture tension in a society. They become representative of large worldview and clearly emphasize the battle between divergent moral and spiritual perspectives. Homosexual marriage in the United States is one of these issues. In the past five years, there have been…

I really hate writing this paper for one simple reason. I shouldn’t have to. This is America. We shouldn’t have to ‘defend’ gay-marriage because it should be automatic. I remember an explanation of the difference between America and Russia when I was very young. I was told that in America we have freedom. We have…

“I Do” or “Please Don’t”: Hawaii’s Same Sex Marriages”I Do” or “Please Don’t”: Hawaii’s Same Sex MarriagesWith the recent decision by the Hawaii courts regarding the legalizationof marriage between same-sex couples, a political debate across the UnitedStates has begun. Many people believe that this is a monstrous step tolegalizing same-sex unions country wide, especially since…