Essays on Childhood

In Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland, we can see the Alice’s transition from childhood to adulthood through the means of magic in Wonderland. Alice is continuously challenged to search for her identity by every character she encounters. Her journey through the magical world of Wonderland serves …

The concept of adult education in India was introduced to provide education to those who did not get the opportunity to study during their childhood. A series of programmes have been initiated to promote adult education. Adult education in India has helped a number of …

Child abuse and neglect is a social concern throughout the nation, with momentous implications for those children who are affected, their families, and society at large. One of those necessary steps is to devise an effectual response and reasonable classification of the problem. People should …

When one sees a child, walking with there parents one as a person visualizes a child that is with his loving parents, a child that is the lights of innocence and joy. This visualization is majority based on our beliefs on how a child should …

Child abuse is an act whereby parents or guardians would jeopardize or impair the well-being of the child, which includes physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse. According to our research, the trends on child abuse is increasing. In the previous year, 3,035 reports were looked …

Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation and emotional abuse. …

Child abuse is physical, sexual and/or psychological abuse or neglect of a child or children, especially by parents or guardians. It covers all types of physical and/or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, neglect and exploitation for commercial or other purposes that cause real or potential …

A thematic unit is a zenith of all areas of early childhood development explicitly geared around a central topic. In most early childhood centres activities and based on a theme and is an interesting way to engage students in learning. Moreover, a thematic unit is …

Michael Jackson was one of the most popular singers in the world. He was known for the king of dancing, talent, and for his songs. Michael Jackson had many different hits like ¨Man in the Mirror, ” Billie Jean”, ¨Thriller¨, ¨Beat it ¨, and ¨Smooth …

Massive imprisonments have affected the life of the young people. It has overwhelmingly restructured the life of many, not only to men, but their families too. Intensive research carried out in the last decade explicitly shows the results of parental incarceration for many children in …

According to (Brown & Larson, 2008), “for decades, scholars have noted peer relationships as an essential features of adolescence. Peers have been alternately blamed for problematic aspects in the functioning of adolescent and praised for contributing to adolescent health and well being as well. As …

Introduction Whether a nurse, doctor, allied health professional, manager or clerical worker, the contribution of health service workers to the protection of children is crucial. The well-being of children and in some cases child’s life depends not only on professional vigilance and a willingness to …

Introduction Children and young people who become involved with the child protection system are amongst the most vulnerable people in our society (Cossar et al, 2011). Actively listening and responding to children’s voices is a vital component of the professional response to abused children (Davies …

Abstract The proposed research represents an inquiry into assessing how Early Years Practitioners utilize Siolta: “The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education”. This is Standard One in Ireland. O Kane (2007) highlights a continual rise in young people “attending early childhood settings, prior to …

Introduction This essay is based around a children and families case study and will first set out the significant issues for the individuals involved before outlining the policy and legislative mandates and frameworks that would provide the basis for informed assessment and intervention. It will …

Introduction When having any sort of relationship people that are important to you, caring is the foundation of it. When individual are less able to take care of themselves and are dependent on a certain individual is given the name caregiver, as there care for …

Introduction The degree to which our parents and our peers influence our development has long been debated in scientific literature. Brofenbrenner’s (1974, 1976) ecological systems perspective holds that in order to truly understand human development, the entire ecological system in which it grows must be …

I was raised in modern simple family that my father always has been responsible for earning money and supplying our demands in our house, while my mother was the boss of the house, controlling, managing and taking care of us as a family in the …

Introduction This literature review explores the contemporary assumptions that underpin the theories and criticisms in children’s literature. Although this genre of literature has fairly recently been made into an academic discipline, it has become an increasingly important area in literary scholarship. Criticism of children’s literature …

Abstract This essays draws on Libby Brooks’ The Story of Childhood in order to examine the social construction of childhood. This essay work analyses three individual aspects of childhood sociology. First, the effects of body image and the media on the cultural examination of childhood. …

Questions: 1. Describe yourself. “I am 7 years old, I’m a girl. I have brown hair and brown eyes and I am in second grade. 2. Who is the most important person in your life? “My mom” 3. If you could change one thing about …

This paper is a summary of what research has been done in the field of foster care. It will focus on foster care social workers, foster care parents, children in foster care, etc. In this work there will also be reference to aspects of adoption …

What is play? Play is “a recreational activity; especially the spontaneous activity of children. ” (Webster, 2010) Play is such a basic function and daily routine in a child’s life. Although the roles of play and the types of play change though age, it all …

Mother’s in the Workforce Did you know, “In the United States today, more than half of mothers with young children work, compared to 30 percent in the 1970’s” (American Academy of Pediatrics, 1999). In this current economy single mothers have no choice but to work. …

Preventing Childhood Obesity in America: Everyone Plays a Role Childhood obesity in America is a growing epidemic. Most would claim they know it is a problem in our country, yet every year there is an increase in the amount of obese children in the United …

There are many different ways of parenting children. Some are more favorable than others and some can even damage one’s emotional future, causing problems such as anxiety, unhappiness, and other low self-esteem issues. Although there are four distinct parenting styles, many parents are often somewhere …

Introduction DfE (2013a) enunciates that the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a set of statutory guidelines which all childcare providers (including schools, nurseries and children’s centres) must adhere to in catering for children between the ages of 0 to 5, upon which time they …

The numbers of teen pregnancy are rapidly increasing due to mainly unsafe sexual behavior. Without the use of the protection, not only one STD’s a threat, but pregnancy hit hand. Teenagers these days take for granted the materials available to avoid getting into these predicaments. …

In the course of growing and becoming adult all people change their habits, points of view, interests and their appearances. But all people vary in different ways: some people deviate just in their appearance and don’t change their habits at all, but the others change …

How Does The Childhood Obesity Rates Compare in Wales and USA Intro I have chosen the issue of childhood obesity in Wales and America. I have chosen this issue as obesity is a main problem in today’s society, and I want to see how Wales …