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Tierney, Nancy Leigh – 1997
The situation for "street children" has degenerated over the past two decades following the economic and political transitions in much of Latin America. Drawing on scholarly materials, interviews with child rights advocates, and the words of the children themselves, this book explores the abuse, limited choices, despair, loyalty, and…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect, Child Welfare
Ellis, Arthur K.; And Others – 1986
This book is intended to make the reader aware of the connections between the present-day, complex world of schools and the historical, philosphical, political, and economic backdrop out of which they have emerged. Educational topics discussed in the chapters are: (1) Educational Reform: A Beginning; (2) The Personal Choice: To Teach or Not to…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Change, Educational Finance, Educational History
Kraybill, Donald B., Ed. – 1993
The opportunity for religious freedom brought the Amish from Europe to North America as early as 1737. And for many generations, conflicts between the Amish and the U.S. government were limited to Amish objections to military service. However, as the government's regulatory power grew in the 20th century, clashes between the Amish and the state…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Culture Conflict
Robertson, Brian C. – 2003
Over the last generation, parents have felt more and more intimidated by child care "experts" and have increasingly surrendered their role as the primary educators of their children. On the premise that theories of development, often colored by ideological positions on the family and its function in society, should take a back seat to…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Child Care, Child Care Effects
Coontz, Stephanie – 1997
U.S. families are undergoing disconcerting changes. This book offers an explanation of the causes and consequences of today's family trends. The book demonstrates why a historically informed perspective on changing family roles and arrangements can be helpful in sorting through many family dilemmas and the conflicting messages given by political…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Divorce, Economic Factors, Emotional Adjustment
Males, Mike A. – 1996
Claiming that politicians, private interests, and the media unfairly blame adolescents for America's social problems, this book explodes various myths about teen pregnancy, violence, and risk behaviors. The chapters are: (1) "Impounding the Future," examining trends in various social indicators such as rising rates of child poverty…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Births to Single Women
Leach, Penelope – 1994
Most parents do everything they can to facilitate the health and happiness, growth and development of their children. Nevertheless, Western society leaves parents the responsibility for children's well-being, but does not empower parents to ensure that well-being. This book takes the position that our society is inimical to children and has…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Child Rearing
