A teenager is a young individual with the age ranging from thirteen to nineteen years. They are given the name teenager because the number of their ages ends with “teen”. Traditionally societies undertook a formal ceremony which marked a transition from childhood to adulthood. Teenagers experience puberty stage (Harrison, 217).During that stage, there are rapid […]
The youth have been the most likely age group in gang recruitment all over the world. The problem of youth street gangs has endured the test of time despite measures taken to control the growth of bands. Because youths are ambitious and have a lot of unaccomplished goals, the window of opportunity presented by groups […]
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Order nowMedia is quickly evolving, especially social media that has captured the attention of many children. There are new forms of media that are coming up with the rapid rise in technology. It is clear that media has been influential factors on how it benefits children’s interaction. Media is not only an essential part in influencing […]
Media culture Sexualisation is the process by which characters are exposed as well as treated sexually. In most cases, these characters are usually either women or girls. The process of sexualization can occur in various contexts. These might include through conversations, comments provided, touching an individual in a wrong manner among others. In other situations, […]
What is bullying and why does it needed to be paid serious attention? Bullying has been defined as a use of influence to intimidate others. The act of bullying can be depicted through verbal such as name-calling or threatening, and humiliating through unkind words, physical such as hitting or fighting, and social, which is intended […]
A Closer Examination of Bipolar Disorder in School-Age Children. Professional School Counseling, 9(1), 72-77. In this article Bardick and Bernes states the way children may sometimes get misdiagnosed and their symptoms which can be signs of many other childhood disorders is misunderstood. However, a child may experience symptoms of other disorders such as conduct disorder, […]
Childhood obesity can be prevented in many ways. Parents are the main ones with a say so on obesity. They allow their children to digest all kinds of bad foods. Parents should introduce on a daily basis different kinds of healthy foods. They should also promote is by showing children how healthy food are good […]
Children go through middle childhood, this starts around age 6 and continues to age 11. This is often referred to as the “”school years””. Middle childhood children are very curious and love to explore the world around them. They are active listeners and absorb knowledge like sponges. This is a time when children develop foundational […]
Child and adolescent obesity in the United States has nearly tripled sincethe 70s. About 1 out of every 5 children suffer from childhood obesity. It is the duty ofmothers and fathers to prevent and find solutions to child and adolescent obesity. Thispaper will seek to explain the many causes and current results which parents can […]
“If school is about learning, and learning starts at birth, then the idea that we expect Kindergarteners to meet their first teachers at age five is all wrong (English, 2018)”. There is increasing research being facilitated on early education with specific emphasis on the overall benefits it has on children. The range of benefits discussed […]
Abstract This paper discusses the effects that childhood sexual abuse has on children. It states the basics and statistics of sexual abuse in children in our society. The immediate symptoms and signs of childhood sexual abuse are discussed as well as long term emotional effects, long lasting physical effects and psychological disorders due to sexual […]
Background: There are many theoretical frameworks in behavioral science that act as baselines for possible intervention programs that are successful in assessing most social determinants leading to unhealthy behaviors. These unhealthy behaviors often lead to life threatening diseases that are caused from behavioral leading activity. The use of tobacco in hookah (waterpipe) smoking is an […]
One of the key areas of concern in risk-taking behaviors that are common in adolescence is sexual health. Juntunen and Schwartz (2016) suggest that “there are four aspects of family life that influence an adolescent’s sexual heath: family structure, family connectedness, parental monitoring, and parent’s attitudes about sex (Wight and Fullerton, 2013).” For example, positive […]
The word most frequently used to describe the growth in the rate of violent crime among children 17 years old and younger is epidemic. The alarming rate at which children are committing crimes has increased the amount of questions on what should be done with these juveniles. The National Center for Juvenile Justice states how […]
Human all around the world are living in the 21st century and there is one thing most of us cannot live without is our phone. The number of internet uses and social networking have increased unbelievably. From that major problem of the society which people let the use of social networking increases, it creates many […]
Cyberbullying is defined as posting, sending, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else over digital devices (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2018). However, cyberbullying is very dangerous and has the ability to cross the line into unlawful or criminal behavior. This, in brief, is the argument that cyberbullying is […]
This paper will shed light on the issues of bullying and cyber-bullying. By revealing both the similarities and differences of bullying, signs of bullying that one should be aware of and ways to handle bullying, I will devise a complete lesson to inform a group of fifth grade students who attend Anderson Elementary School about […]
Many people around the world now have access to the internet. Teenagers use the internet for many reasons such as socializing, education, and to maintain personal and professional relationships. However, some teenagers misuse the internet for wrong reasons such as cyberbullying and racisms through social media. Teenagers should only be allowed to use social media […]
Cyber bullying is in our society today and it’s affecting teenagers. Some of the affects are seeing on the news, stories on social media and things happen at different schools around the country. Cyber bullying is everywhere and victims are categorized by their behavior, people that bully have certain characteristic and this need to be […]
Many people around the world now have access to the internet. Teenagers use the internet for many reasons such as socializing, education, and to maintain personal and professional relationships. However, some teenagers misuse the internet for wrong reasons such as cyberbullying and racisms through social media. Teenagers should only be allowed to use social media […]
Many studies show that cyberbullying and traditional bullying are much different from each other. They also say that one is worse than the other, but just how different are they? Many teens think that what they are posting or texting is a joke, but think if you would be on the receiving end. If the […]
How is cyberbullying affecting students of All ages? Bullying has been a problem in schools since most of us can remember. As modern technology advances cyberbullying advances with it and takes on a new appearance. Kids these days have so many outlets of which they can use to bully one another. While Cyberbullying has been […]
Before the internet, bullying was a problem, a problem that occurred in school hallways and popular hangout spots. Face-to-face bullying could only reach so far, the victims could choose to walk away and find a safe place. Adolescents and teenagers were safe in the privacy of their own homes. Hateful words and physical harm could […]
Social media has become a big part of society. According to a report done by Pew Internet & American Life Project, eighty-one percent of teens use social media sites. There are pros and cons to social media. The dark side of social media is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the modern way of bullying.It causes depression and […]
A major concern in today’s society is the continuous growth in suicide in our youths. The Center for Disease Control and prevention reported that suicide was the third leading cause of death among adolescents in 2004. Due to bullying and cyberbullying adolescents are starting to feel depressed, hopelessness, loneliness, and are having a decrease in […]
Children can bully in several ways, including direct, indirect and cyberbullying. Direct bullying is perpetrated face-to-face and is easier to see. Examples of direct bullying include physical and verbal aggression, and intimidation. Physical Aggression includes behaviors such as hitting, kicking, slapping, and destroying property. Verbal Aggression includes behaviors such as name calling, teasing, threatening, verbally […]
Abstract Cyberbullying has been at an all time high since the invention of technology. With the use of cell phones and the internet it now easier then ever for adolescents to bully one another through text messages, social media, and through email. The internet it an extraordinary piece of technology but it can also be […]
By partaking in social networking sites, you are opening yourself up to cyberbullying, lack of productivity, mental health issues and lower grade. Even though there might be several good people out there, there are also a lot of bad people as well. There are also chances that someone could go online and post an inappropriate […]
Introduction As technology continues to advance in the 21st century, adolescents have become susceptible to the potential dangers that the Internet poses. Cross et al. (2015), stated that 98% of adolescents aged 12-14 years old have accessed the internet and have electronic devices such as cell phones and computers. It is suggested that the more […]
Social media has become a big part of society. According to a report done by Pew Internet & American Life Project, eighty-one percent of teens use social media sites. There are pros and cons to social media. The dark side of social media is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the modern way of bullying.It causes depression and […]
