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    percentage of children living in single parent families* nearly doubled between 1970 and 1995‚ in which 86 percent live with their mothers (U.S Bureau of the Census‚ 1996 cited in Sayad‚ Strong‚ & Vault‚ 1998‚ p.533). This increasing number of single mothers has led to a controversy in the way children are reared. Some regard these "broken homes" cause a number of badly brought up children. However I personally think that single mothers can raise good kids by using good parenting skills and closer relationship

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    Crime and delinquency subculture reflects on culture patterns surrounding crime and juvenile delinquency. It is created not only by individuals‚ but as one culture‚ the American culture. Subculture is derivative of‚ but different from some larger referential cultures. This term is used to share systems of norms‚ values‚ individual‚ groups and the cultural system itself. Criminal or delinquent subcultures indicate systems of norms‚ values‚ or interest that support criminal or delinquent behavior

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    Trying Juveniles

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    Trying juveniles has been a topic to the public we hear about in the judustrial system. It contains a lot of arguments which has its pros and cons. Considering being a juvenile delinquent you must commit a crime that is under the age of 18. Prosecutors can charge juveniles as adults when they are suspected of violent offenses or crime. Back in time when this happened‚ this treatment involved the death penalty. As of today it involves being prosecuted through adult courts and incarcerated in the adult

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    raises the child as if it were their own. A foster parent takes care of a child for a period of time depending on the children’s circumstances‚ and may assume the role of the adoptive parent if they choose to do so. 3. What are some of the different parenting styles that families use? - Authoritarian Style: Parents are the absolute authority‚ and there is no arguing with the parent’s decisions. These parents believe that respect for authority will instill a strong moral character. Academic achievement

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    whether a juvenile criminal should be punished to the same extent as an adult. Those who commit capitol crimes‚ including adolescents‚ should be penalized according to the law. Age should not be a factor in the case of serious crimes. Many people claim that the child did not know any better‚ or that he was brought up with the conception that this behavior is acceptable. Although there is some truth to these allegations‚ the reality of this social issue is far more complex. The juvenile justice system

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    never help reduce the amount of offenders in the U.S. The juvenile justice system’s main goal is rehabilitation for all youth‚ but research and many studies have been carried out in order to describe what the system is doing wrong and what problems need to be resolved. Juvenile offenders should be placed in rehabilitative programs because punitive programs are counterproductive and therefore juvenile procedures need to be revised. Juveniles are

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    Grandparents Parenting .Grandparents raising their grandchildren has increased. Ethnic minority children are more likely to be raised by grandparents Healthcare insurance is not affordable for grandparents to have for their grandchildren. Reasons for grandparents to become surrogate parents. Grandparents raising their grandchildren has increased over the past several years. Over half of the grandparents are between 50 and 59 but there is a large

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    Joseph Garcia Professor WillenborgEnglish 100 section 2903 10/23/14 Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs out there it requires your full attention and time. But there’s right ways to parent and wrong ways too. I believe a parenting style like Russell baker’s mother is a good way to raise a child. She demonstrates discipline but not too much and she’s caring of her children. She is able to balance the two and set her children up for success in life. Every parent should take not on how she

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    Effective Parenting Styles Many studies based on parenting styles have shown three general types of parents: permissive‚ authoritarian‚ and authoritative. Permissive parents often have few rules‚ or are inconsistent with their rules with little or no discipline. Often they use rewards like snacks or toys to get their children to behave. Kids with permissive parents are more likely to exhibit psychological problems like anxiety and depression and are the second most likely after children with authoritarian

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    1. Dispositions (4) • home on probation • group home • country rancher camp o congregate institutional treatment-correctional-run by local probation 2. Juvenile Correctional Institutions Key terms • impression management-no fear in eyes‚ maintain presence • Social Hierarchy^ • Ward Subculture- • Custodial Facility- • Custodial Staff- • Treatment staff- • Special Population- • Parole Board- 3. Components of a Youth Training School • Living Space • Security and Safety • Health Care

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