Youth rights

deprive them of their basic right. So, this is a very critical issue and many discussions are in place so that the proper age for the voting process is defined. If the people of a country are mature and wise enough then they would be able to make a wise decision and would choose their leaders that would work for the betterment of the people and the country (Snyder). To be a voter, one should actively participate in the political discussions. It is important to listen to the opposing arguments and to change your mind according to the facts. So a question arises…

to vote. “This could be supported by the fact that (In Virginia) Eighth graders are studying civics classes and voting rights and so on, so they can be informed by the time November rolls around. These children from eighth grade up are informed citizens, but they CAN be called informed voters by experiences in classrooms.”(debate.org page 1) In other words, it is insisting that kids know about voting and they want the best for themselves and the country we live in. Lastly, “Top Ten Reasons Why”…

Discipline can become a challenge for parents today and choosing the right method is something that parents should take very seriously. Physical punishment is one form of discipline that parents employ. In fact, most parents believe that physical punishment is an acceptable form of discipline (“The National Child Traumatic Stress Network” 1). On the other hand, there may be some people who oppose physical punishment but is this a good decision to make? In order for parents to make this decision,…

Felons to Vote I. Introduction A. Hook- Quote B. Thesis: Felons should have ability to vote because they have served their time, they did not lose their rights, and they are still involved in society and the racism card tends to be pulled. II. Common Ground A. “Eight states -- Alabama, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, Virginia and Wyoming -- permanently bar ex-felons from voting without exception. Maryland and Arizona permanently disenfranchise those convicted of a second felony,…

For many youth today, the transition from childhood to adulthood is a challenging one. This journey requires youth ages 8-17 to understand and manage such things as physical changes in their bodies, relationships with authority, friendships and relationships with others, greater freedom and responsibility for personal decisions and increased peer pressure. Through Boys & Girls Clubs Healthy Lifestyles initiative developing young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture…

“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting” -Franklin D. Roosevelt. With the rise of youth voting increasing to 22 million voters in the 2008 presidential and 23 million voters in the 2012 election, still only about half of the American youth population voted in 2008 and 2012. This is a serious problem in our society because young people need to find their voices by getting politically educated and…

the streets, stay in a shelter, mission, single room occupancy facilities, abandoned house or a vehicle or any other unstable or non-permanent situation. The causes of adolescent homelessness are due to family problems, economic problems and residential instability. Many youths run away from home do to physical and sexual abuse or strained relationships and…

To all coaches and parents of youth athletes, Sports are one of the most popular activities to participate in. A total of 45 million kids participate in youth sports. Parents claim that these extracurricular activities are getting way too out of hand. But really, the athletes are having a lot of fun and only 38.5% of kids don’t fancy what sports they are perform in. Therefore, youth sports are not getting too intense. First of all, the kids are claiming they are relishing their…

Youth Today Youths are different from yesterday. Youth today do not remember years ago when it didn’t take much for kids to have a smile on their face. Previous generations, they enjoyed bike riding, fun times at the park, movies, and sports. Young people are different than twenty years ago. Today’s teenagers are influenced by Smart Phones, TV images, and Social Media. Today youth have their faces buried in the phone at family gatherings. Previous generations there were pulled cords walking…

Pop Culture and Young Adult Literature Through the Youth Lens” from the January 2015 edition of The English Journal discusses a professor’s implementation of a curriculum for teacher candidates that encourages future teachers to identify and consider the portrayal of societal constructions of adolescence in various texts. Through biological, psychology and pop-culture perspectives, teacher-candidates learn to question the dominant narratives of adolescence and see future students on an…