becoming very common in the United States and leads to many problems not only for those getting the divorce‚ but also for the children. Divorce increases a child’s risk for psychological and behavioral problems in the future. Behavioral problems can affect the child immensely and even results in the child having to see a psychiatrist. According to one article‚ children whose parents get divorced are twice as likely to visit a mental health facility (Collins 1). Other psychological problems include
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face the major crisis of ¡§symbolic death¡¨ of the child who was to be. When their child is first diagnosed as having a serious disability‚ most parents feel shock‚ and then denial‚ guilt‚ anger and sadness before they finally adjust¡¨ (Peterson‚ 1987). When a parent receives a diagnosis of a disability it can be extremely devastating. For some parents‚ it may also be a relief‚ having a label for the symptoms of their child. The specific diagnosis is important for parents because it can open
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(Book of Reading for General Studies)‚ 2001. EFFECTS OF CULTURE-CONTACT ON THE CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN LIFE INTRODUCTION This Chapter attempts the review of various definitions of Culture. It also tries to bring out the common characteristics of culture in various definitions‚ which include being dynamic and transmittable from generation to generation. Factors that can influence culture in a particular society and how people can come into contact with the culture of another society are also highlighted
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Maltreatment in Children and Its Effects When the term maltreatment comes to mind‚ we often think of many things. Whether it is physical abuse‚ mental abuse‚ or neglect‚ one term that does not always come up is malnutrition. Malnutrition is defined as‚ "Faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation or utilization (Dictionary.com)." Malnutrition is usually associated with third world countries and the families who live there who are poor and
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Effects of Poverty‚ Hunger‚ and Homelessness on Children and Youth The nation’s economic crisis has deeply affected the lives of millions of Americans. Skyrocketing foreclosures and job layoffs have pulled the rug out from under many families‚ particularly those living in low-income communities. Deepening poverty is inextricably linked with rising levels of homelessness and food insecurity/hunger for many Americans and children are particularly affected by these conditions. Find out below a summary
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The Effects of Divorce on Children The statistics for divorce in the 1990 ’s suggest that nearly sixty percent of marriages end in divorce. Given this startling figure‚ the presumption can be made that many children will experience some effects caused by the life-changing event called divorce. What is it exactly about divorce that causes negative consequences for these children? In what ways will these children be effected? Will these effects show outwardly? The unsettling fact is: young children
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women with children under six were working full-time‚ 5 percent were looking for work‚ 18 percent had part-time jobs‚ and 35 percent were not working outside the home" (p.115). Using these figures it is said that 65 percent of women with children aged younger than six are working or would like to be. Daycare is a necessity for the majority of working American mothers. <br> <br>Within the past 20 years child social developmentalists have accumulated evidence to show that unless children gain minimal
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Hernan olmedo P.6 SHOULD ABORTION BE RESTRICTED? Abortion should be restricted when it is being practiced for an issue of immaturity because as many impose‚ abortion means taking away an innocent life. Its not only affecting the child but the mother to witch could lead to a habit. There will be those people that will constantly want to abort there child. We don’t want people to know that it’s ok to abort all the time. Abortion is a sign of weakness‚ just think about the poor innocent
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1 Phoenix Contact 2013 Sustaining Energy in Fluctuating Times: The Role of Leadership and Corporate Culture Development This case study tells the story of Phoenix Contact‚ a medium-sized international manufacturer of industrial electrical and electronic technology based in Germany. The main focus is on developments that took place between 2000 and 2013. The world leader in its market managed to digest high-speed growth phases and overcome a severe economic crisis by intentionally developing
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