The question at hand, “Legislated parent-child relationship vs. Open parent-child relationship?” The legislated parent-child relationship can be summarized as a biased approach for the child when it comes to their healthcare decisions. For instance, a teenager would have to have consent from their parents if they wanted to be treated for STIs, mental health counseling, pregnancy prevention and substance abuse. On the other hand, an open-parent-child relationship permits teenagers to seek treatment with or without the consent of their parents. Some teenagers are not comfortable talking to their parents about certain healthcare decisions therefore; it should not be required by law.…
women obtaining abortions are teenagers; those aged 15-17 obtain 6% of all abortions, teens aged 18-19 obtain 11%, and teens under age 15 obtain 0.4%. On another bracket women in their twenties account for more than half of all abortions; women aged 20–24 obtain 33% of all abortions, and women aged 25-29 obtain 24%. Lewis believes that sex education is not necessary, as long as there are contraception methods and abortion available in the United States. But according to the statistics above, parents need to educate their young kids about sex and the consequences and hardships they could face, but also teach them to effectively use the contraception methods that are available because in these times, sex is not a taboo anymore, like it was in prior centuries. Schools should also contribute to the education of young kids about sex, and how they can practice safe sex or abstinence instead of just touching base on the topic from a health class perspective because it would help teenagers and young adults realize the responsibility that’s involved with being sexually active, and how they can practice having safer sex. As adults, we cannot prevent or deprive a teenager from having sex; we would have to lock them in a cell or be with them at all times. But we have to admit that sex is part of our nature, and all we can do is inform our teenagers so they can act as they choose with the…
By the end of the war the nation was terribly divided with the south in ruin. Due to the destruction left by the war itself and the abolition of slavery, southern industry crumbled. For years to come the south would be occupied by federal forces. The Civil War caused an industrial renaissance in the north as the Transcontinental rail line and the telegraph services received a major uphaul to support the war effort. Along with the heavy demand for ammunitions and uniforms from the northern army gave profit to many northern factories.…
In today’s world traditional families is not what you usually see anymore. You usually see a single mother or fathers taking care of their kids or you see biracial couples together. Sometimes you see a grandmother/grandfather or aunt/uncle raising the children because their parents simply cannot do so. Or occasionally you will see a lesbian/gay couples raise their family as while. 21st century compared to the 20th century is different now. The 20th century is more traditional type families where the mother stayed home did motherly duties while the father was out working to provide for his family. Whereas the 21st century is more nontraditional type families because now and in days both parents work and the kids are usually in school or a babysitter watches them till the parents come home. So for this assignment I picked two…
1. Read the two facts above and choose one of them. Discuss the possible ramifications for the teen parent’s future and the future of the child. (5 sentence minimum) (10 points)…
1. Every parent-child relationship has some unique aspects as well as some universal aspects. Choose one of the selections you have read thus far—…
According to some societies, it is viewed as presumption to allow for a child to decide for themselves, while most of us may appreciate some sense of respect for the uniqueness of the child; by allowing some autonomy in decisions made by the child. For instance, in a Wintu Indian’s society, when a child asks “Can I?” they are actually seeking for clarification on a certain custom (Lee, 1956). Instead of having an external time schedule for their children, they provide food when they are hungry. By this, they do not exercise permissiveness, but profound respect for the child’s individual worth alongside their uniqueness (Lee,…
Rodman, H. (1991). Should parental involvement be required for minors 'abortions? (Vol. 2, pp. 155-160). Nation Council on Family Relations. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/585475…
People have been using salt since 6050 bc.We have used it for seasoning, preservation, and in the last century for lowering the freezing point of water(History of Salt). In pure water 0 degrees celsius is the normal freezing point of water. Ice will melt just as fast the water will freeze. You won't see the melting and freezing processes as long as they are balanced and equal. Adding salt or any foreign substance to the water upsets the fragile equality between freezing and melting. Less of the water molecules reach the surface of the ice in an amount of given time. The melting rate isn't changed by the salt, so melting is going to happen faster than the freezing. This makes the ice melt(Frederick A. Senese, Why can adding salt to ice water make the ice melt slower?).…
In present-day society, families go through several problems and arguments regarding numerous issues which would have been considered unacceptable in past times. Throughout a variety of different cultures, the level of respect and obedience for one’s parents has diminished while the negotiation of conformity and rebellion has risen. This statement is supported and evidential in two different stories, “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan and “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker. Although these stories represent different cultures, they both exemplify the values and importance of family relations; as well as demonstrate in every culture families face social problems. In both these stories, two major topics stood out which allowed me to compare each one to one another. These topics were mother-daughter relationships and obedience as a whole.…
A: In today’s era family is become more of an anomaly. When I think back to the days of me being a child there a certain dynamics that I wish I could witness today in my children. For instance each day when I came from school it was mandated that I complete my homework before any other extracurricular activities. There were no exceptions and in doing so I was able to keep a consistent GPA, remained disciplined and understood the importance of balance. Unfortunately that’s not the case in many families as we now focus on athletics, talents, and interest as the primary focus. This shift has caused many of our youth to decline academically while hoping to be the next big sensation. The down turn is that when then doesn’t happen we’re then faced with adult un-educated parties that are struggling to support themselves and or their families because of the lack of knowledge. This clearly has a negative effect on society.…
Imagine being a teen and finding out you’re pregnant. What is your first thought? What will I tell my parents? What will I do with the child? A pregnant teen should learn more about her options. If she knows more about the different options, she will make a better decision. Abortion can be an opportunity that she is able to choose which way to have the abortion. Adoption can be kept confidential or can be open to being able to keep in touch with the adoption family. Parenting takes a lot of time, responsibility, and is very expensive. Teen pregnancy is a controversial problem in the U.S. Options for pregnant teens are abortion, adoption, or becoming a teen parent.…
Growing up is far from easy, for anyone, for many different reasons. As a teenager, you begin to find your own path in this world, by figuring out who you really want to be as an adult. In many parts of the United States where teenage girls are having, keeping and raising babies is considered to be without question, the only acceptable choice; they are not given the facts about the alternative: placing one’s newborn up for adoption. There is no situation in which an unmarried teenage girl fares best by keeping her child, and in no situation in which doing so is in the child’s best interest. Also, when neither marriage or the common sense of maturity are agreed upon, parenting takes on an entirely different role for the father. Without full commitment and responsibility to either the child or the girl, he may find himself being an absent father where the word father is given to mean child support, which he can not afford and rights which he has not yet earned.…
4. One example of a family problem due to a problem in society is paternity testing. Because casual sex is increasing at a shocking rate, mothers and fathers are unsure of the child’s biological father. Casual sex, such as one night stands and “friends with benefits”, is becoming more acceptable. Therefore, people are more subject to trust issues amongst partners, increasing the question of paternity. Paternity testing usually results in a lot of arguing amongst the immediate and extended families. Even once the results are determined, feelings are hurt and trust is lost. This makes it more challenging for families to communicate and grow…
When I first came to America I saw a lot of different and shocking things, some good and some bad. The one that affected me the most was the “teen mom” effect. I noticed that in this country, where freedom is valued as one of the most important pillars of society, a lot of young people are chained by the responsibility of being young parents. As I started making more American friends, I started seeing that around thirty percent of them had children, and at least seventy-five percent of them know someone close to them that did. This not only struck me as odd but also as a problem in the society. In Saudi Arabia, where I am originally from, most of the people my age are abroad in college, living with their parents, or learning the family business. If a teenage pregnancy does occur, it is taken care of under Islamic terms. Coming to America and seeing this phenomenon has triggered lots of questions in my mind. How do the parents of the young teens react? Are these teens as promiscuous as I think they are? How are they able to take care of the children they brought into this world? And lastly, I would like to know if these teens were actually ready to be parents? Due to all these questions I decided to seek out a teen mom; her name is Maria, and she had her first child, Santiago at the age of seventeen. Currently, Maria is twenty-one now and Santiago is four, here is their story. After reading it, I believe you will agree with my thesis, teen mothers should not be ostracized from society because of the children they bear, instead they should be encouraged to not be a statistic and educated through the societal resources available for them.…