Most of the ideas Clinton presented last night first appeared as poll- tested proposals in his reelection campaign last fall: expanding the 1993 "Family and Medical Leave Act" to include time off from work for parent-teacher conferences; school curfews; and tax credits and deductions to subsidize college education. But he presented these ideas using more encompassing and urgent language than before. "We face no imminent threat‚ but we do have an enemy: The enemy of our time is inaction
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A status offense is a non-criminal act that is considered a law violation because of youth. Status offenses include violating curfews‚ general governability‚ running away from home‚ and underage drinking. The criminal offense I will focus on is runaways. Runaways are usually defined as a child who leaves there home without permission and stays away overnight or for numerous days. Juveniles tend to run away from home for numerous reasons. Most common runaways are those who run away and return home
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Did you know foster care kids can . I think Ponyboy should go into the foster care system because the things he does on a daily basis are inappropriate for a kid his age. Ponyboy smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and is exposed to an unsafe‚violent environment. Ponyboy should into the system because he would be in a safer environment. He would live a more stable life. Ponyboy is better off in the system because he can get a better education and live healthier lifestyle In the story‚ Ponyboy
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Functionalism sees society as based on value consensus‚ meaning they see members of society as sharing a common culture. Culture‚ meaning‚ a set of shared norms (rules)‚ values‚ beliefs‚ and goals. Sharing the same culture produces social solidarity‚ binding individuals together‚ telling them what to strive for and how to conduct themselves. Deviance is defined as a disobedience to social norms based on the value consensus‚ deviance is vital within society in order for it to be cohesive and functional
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requirements of the royal army.1During the summer of 1768‚ four thousand British soldiers were stationed in the town where Hewes’ shop resided. Hewes claimed he knew how irritating it became to be challenged by British soldiers after curfew.1The soldiers simple annoyance of curfew was not the only thing they had done to Hewes. One soldiers in particular ordered shoes from Hewes. However‚ the soldier never paid for them. Hewes also says he witnessed a soldier “sneak up behind a woman‚ felled her with his
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room. Each floor has community bathrooms. Washers and dryers are located on the second and third floors. A lounge room is located on the first floor that holds a pool table‚ vending machines and a large flat screen television. Both dormitories have curfews but the male dorms aren’t as strict as the female dorms on a lot of things‚ which is an unfair situation. There are many HBCU’S across the country with different standards and
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Abnegation are the “main headquarters” and “main government.” Because the Erudite wants full control of everyone and all the jobs‚ they are willing to start a war. In the Giver‚ the council of Elders controls everything such as every individual‚ curfews‚ school days‚ etc. The Council of Elders erased almost everything so the community could be “perfect” and they could have more control over each person. No matter what‚ they are in full control. There is no power share. Personally‚ I believe that
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Name: Audrea Pereira Indirect Characterization Traits 1. Ambitious Definition: Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. What might an ambitious character do? A person who is always doing something to achieve their dreams or goals‚ not the type of person to stagnate and sit still. 2. Responsible Definition: Having an obligation to do something‚ or taking care of someone. What might a responsible character do? A responsible person would make everyone in the car wear their seat
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Because of safety concerns‚ many states have increased the age at which teens can begin to drive. Some teenagers at the age of 16 are responsible. Some 16 year olds are irresponsible. Also‚ all 18 year olds are not responsible and able to drive the correct way. The state legislature should not raise the minimum age from 16 to 18 because some 16 year olds have a job and need transportation‚ a few may not like to depend on individuals to drive them back and forth‚ and many teenagers like to do their
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encounter other problems‚ such as dropping out of school‚ becoming pregnant‚ and delinquent. Chesney-Lind and Sheldon (2014) stated that female juveniles are mainly arrested for status offenses such as running away from home‚ shoplifting‚ violating curfew‚ and disorderly conduct. Thus‚
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