The document discusses alcoholism among teenagers and examines its causes and potential solutions. It finds that teenage drinking is caused by both social factors like peer pressure and psychological factors like stress relief. While various treatment options exist, the best prevention strategy is education. The document recommends that schools assess the problem, identify contributing factors, help students resist peer pressure, and work with parents and the community on education efforts.
Family Instability and Juvenile Delinquency in Nigeria: A Study of Owerri Mun...iosrjce
The increasing rate of juvenile delinquency has become a major social problem globally and locally.
Researchers and concerned individuals have traced the preponderance of juvenile delinquency to the increasing
rate of family instability among other factors. However, concerted inquiries into the influence of family
instability on juvenile delinquency have resulted in a raging controversy. While some researchers have found a
significant relationship between family instability and juvenile delinquency, others have suggested otherwise.
Against this backdrop, this study set out to fill this yawning gap in literature and also to examine the
relationship between family instability and juvenile delinquency in Owerri Municipality. Using the multi-stage
sampling method, 510 senior secondary school students were selected for this study from 10 comprehensive
secondary schools in Owerri Municipality. The questionnaire and the interview guide were used for data
collection. 2 hypotheses were formulated to guide this study. The hypotheses were tested with the chi-square (x2
)
statistic. The results of the analyses have shown that children from unstable homes engage more in juvenile
delinquency than their counterparts from more stable homes. As expected, inadequate parental supervision
predicted delinquency. This study recommended among other things that Governments, counselors and
concerned agencies should routinely develop programmes aimed at sensitizing parents and care-givers on
parent roles and obligations
This was the presentation we created for the Ad Council in Week 4 at Miami Ad School.
The problem: Despite all efforts, underage drinking (among teens 11-17) continues to rise.
The assignment: Create a fully executed campaign (strategy and creative) to change BEHAVIORS and ultimately reduce underage drinking among 11-17 yr old teens.
A presentation developed through collaboration between the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library and Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, MI. This work is discussed in more detail in "Synergism between a Teacher and Librarians in a High School Setting" by Merle Rosenzweig, Anna Ercoli Schnitzer, and Katy Mahraj.
Causes of family breakdown and its effects on Children by David MetaloroDavid Metaloro
Abstract
The increase of family breakdown down rate in Juba City has been due to alcohol and drugs addiction, financial problems, death, plus psychological, sexual and emotional abuse, threatening diseases like HIV/AIDs and inability to resolve conflict among others.
The objective of the study was to investigate the causes of family breakdown and its effects on the children in Juba City. The effects of family breakdown on children include difficulties in school, stress, early engagement in sexual activities, insecure and afraid of the future, depression and fear of being abandoned. The forms of family breakdown identified during the study include death, separation and divorce.
The rate of the family breakage was indicating 78.3%, though the study was based in Juba city, it reflects the entire country since all of the ten states’ habitants were included in study. Some of the cultural practices were found of backing up the high rate of family breakdown and such practices include force marriage, polygamy marriage, inheritance of widowers and high bride wealth.
The study proved communication skills, creation of family laws, supporting the children of the low families, marriage preparation and parenting new initiatives and information giving and mediation are the fundamental alternative solution to family breakdown.
In conclusion, the study proved the family breakdown affects the children performance in schools in line with other effects such as; stress, depression, fear of being abandoned, insecure and afraid of the future and torn in two among others.
In the end, the study recommended that the three stakeholders; government, NGOs and the academia to play respective role suggested to them by the researcher in accordance with the findings.
Family Instability and Juvenile Delinquency in Nigeria: A Study of Owerri Mun...iosrjce
The increasing rate of juvenile delinquency has become a major social problem globally and locally.
Researchers and concerned individuals have traced the preponderance of juvenile delinquency to the increasing
rate of family instability among other factors. However, concerted inquiries into the influence of family
instability on juvenile delinquency have resulted in a raging controversy. While some researchers have found a
significant relationship between family instability and juvenile delinquency, others have suggested otherwise.
Against this backdrop, this study set out to fill this yawning gap in literature and also to examine the
relationship between family instability and juvenile delinquency in Owerri Municipality. Using the multi-stage
sampling method, 510 senior secondary school students were selected for this study from 10 comprehensive
secondary schools in Owerri Municipality. The questionnaire and the interview guide were used for data
collection. 2 hypotheses were formulated to guide this study. The hypotheses were tested with the chi-square (x2
)
statistic. The results of the analyses have shown that children from unstable homes engage more in juvenile
delinquency than their counterparts from more stable homes. As expected, inadequate parental supervision
predicted delinquency. This study recommended among other things that Governments, counselors and
concerned agencies should routinely develop programmes aimed at sensitizing parents and care-givers on
parent roles and obligations
This was the presentation we created for the Ad Council in Week 4 at Miami Ad School.
The problem: Despite all efforts, underage drinking (among teens 11-17) continues to rise.
The assignment: Create a fully executed campaign (strategy and creative) to change BEHAVIORS and ultimately reduce underage drinking among 11-17 yr old teens.
A presentation developed through collaboration between the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library and Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, MI. This work is discussed in more detail in "Synergism between a Teacher and Librarians in a High School Setting" by Merle Rosenzweig, Anna Ercoli Schnitzer, and Katy Mahraj.
Causes of family breakdown and its effects on Children by David MetaloroDavid Metaloro
Abstract
The increase of family breakdown down rate in Juba City has been due to alcohol and drugs addiction, financial problems, death, plus psychological, sexual and emotional abuse, threatening diseases like HIV/AIDs and inability to resolve conflict among others.
The objective of the study was to investigate the causes of family breakdown and its effects on the children in Juba City. The effects of family breakdown on children include difficulties in school, stress, early engagement in sexual activities, insecure and afraid of the future, depression and fear of being abandoned. The forms of family breakdown identified during the study include death, separation and divorce.
The rate of the family breakage was indicating 78.3%, though the study was based in Juba city, it reflects the entire country since all of the ten states’ habitants were included in study. Some of the cultural practices were found of backing up the high rate of family breakdown and such practices include force marriage, polygamy marriage, inheritance of widowers and high bride wealth.
The study proved communication skills, creation of family laws, supporting the children of the low families, marriage preparation and parenting new initiatives and information giving and mediation are the fundamental alternative solution to family breakdown.
In conclusion, the study proved the family breakdown affects the children performance in schools in line with other effects such as; stress, depression, fear of being abandoned, insecure and afraid of the future and torn in two among others.
In the end, the study recommended that the three stakeholders; government, NGOs and the academia to play respective role suggested to them by the researcher in accordance with the findings.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
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Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
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Globalcompose.com sample essay on smarter than you think
1. Sample Essay on Writing Public Arguments
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Based on media reports in the United States, it is evident that the prevalence of drinking
among adolescents has increased. Whereas it is true that not all teenage drinkers are
alcoholics, there is a growing concern that the number of young people who exhibit
symptoms of alcohol dependency is increasing, which in turn, can lead to excessive alcohol
consumption. By definition, alcoholism is a chronic disorder characterized by excessive and
often compulsive drinking of alcohol resulting in physical and psychological dependence or
addiction. Personally, I see this as a problem given that the adverse physical and
psychological impacts of alcoholism among teens affect both individuals and the broader
community. Although various types of treatment are available to those affected, by the time
treatment commences, major damage has already been done. This paper argues that the
best way that high schools can use to curb drinking by their students is through education
and prevention of the problem. To achieve this objective, it is important to understand what
causes teens to drink to excess. Alcoholism among teens is a complex issue and so are
the reasons for its existence. The factors that cause teens to engage in excessive drinking
can be categorized are both social and psychological. The paper begins by identifying the
major causes of excessive drinking among teenagers. This is followed by an examination
of whether parents are at all culpable when their children drink. Thereafter, the paper
examines the views of law enforcement about this problem and how the courts have
treated the issue. Finally, the paper ends by examining what high schools do to address the
problem of drinking among their students and recommends further actions.
There are five major social causes that make teenagers to use alcohol. In settings such as
high school, students have a basic need for acceptance by their colleagues or a particular
group. In high school teenage circles, alcohol consumption signifies friendship, sociability,
and unity. During teenage years, students want to feel that they are part of a group
(Bateman 101). Accordingly, by accepting an offer for a drink, they develop a sense of
belonging in that group. Besides, teenagers are also rebellious. Consequently, alcohol
consumption is a tool they use to portray a general rejection of conventional adult
standards, which explains why teenagers engage in excessive consumption of alcohol.
Besides, teenagers have a tendency of judging their peers based on their ability to
consume alcohol in larger quantities over a shorter duration. Those who are able to do it
are viewed as powerful (Hornik-Beer 35). As a result, as the teens try to outdo each other
in alcohol drinking, it creates a good environment for excessive alcohol consumption.
Connected to this is the belief that consuming alcohol is a symbol of adult status. Another
social cause is alienation from parents, peers or both(Hornik-Beer 35). Teenagers may feel
alienated for different reasons such as failing to fit in due to differences in values and
attitudes and conflicts between parents leading to a broken home. The failure to relate well
with people at home can be very frustrating for teenagers and this forces them to find
refuge at school, which leads to psychological causes of excessive alcohol intake among
students.
According to Roberts (2002), there are four main psychological causes. He contends that
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2. the primary psychological reason for teen drinking is to bring about a feeling of satisfaction,
which means inducing pleasure or avoiding discomfort. In his study, Roberts found that
teenagers use alcohol to reduce tension occasioned by the fact they feel alienated.
Furthermore, he also observed that alcohol induces a feeling of relaxation among teens,
which is very satisfying (Bateman 37). Consequently, in the process of reducing tension,
teenagers find themselves abusing alcohol. Even when a teenager discovers that he or she
is engaged in excessive alcohol consumption, they use their behavior as excuse for their
actions or a means to attract attention, which leads to the psychological cause of
alcoholism.
The link between social and psychological causes of alcohol consumption among teens is
a complex one. However, as already noted, young people indulge in alcohol for numerous
reasons including releasing tension, rebellion, for power, group acceptance, and as an
excuse for their behavior. When these conditions are reinforced, they drink even more.
Once teenagers realize that alcohol can satisfy them in one way or another, they
automatically progress to drinking more. Hence, reinforcement of satisfaction is the
immediate cause of excessive drinking in teens (Bateman 87). Many youths in the U.S.
today portray depressive, antisocial, or delinquent behavior. Despite the fact these
personality disorders are not the main cause of drinking among teens;they appear to
promote psychological conditions that may result in excessive alcohol intake. In such
instance, excessive drinking is more likely to develop. Nonetheless, these disorders on
their own are insufficient to cause alcoholism, but are mere contributory factors.
Given the magnitude of this problem are parents responsible? The answer is yes, they are
partly culpable for their children`s drinking. In a survey conducted in the United Kingdom, it
was found that 50% of all under 18 drinkers were actually given alcohol by either their
father or mother. Additionally, the study revealed that many parents are not taking action
despite knowing that their children, some as young as, ten years are involved in excessive
drinking. In many developed countries, including the U.S., parents are often cited as the
primary suppliers of alcohol to their children and are generally thought to be aware of their
children`s behavior (Slack 2). The findings from the survey indicate that parents too need to
take some responsibility to address their children`s excessive drinking habits.
Considering the huge social and economic impact alcohol abuse presents to the society, it
is important to examine the views of law enforcement and courts on this matter. In some
states such as Maryland, parents or third parties that give alcohol to underage children can
held to account if the underage drinker is either hurt or injures others. The Maryland’s
highest court noted that underage people not individually responsible for alcohol intake on
an adult`s property since children are not competent to handle the adverse effects of
alcohol as a potentially dangerous substance. However, to be held accountable, the adult
person must willfully and knowingly give alcohol to an underage individual. The reality is
that many children die in the U.S. annually as a result of impaired driving crashes
occasioned by underage drinkers who leave parties hosted by their guardians and parents.
Therefore, it would be irresponsible for law enforcement officers and the courts to allow this
to continue without punishment. Accordingly, parents or guardians who willfully and
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3. knowingly host teenage drinkers must be subjected to both civil and criminal suits.
However, this does not apply to parents or guardians whose children host parties in their
absence (Quigley 1).
Given that many teenagers are introduced to alcohol in high school, it is critical to examine
how schools are addressing this challenge. As noted earlier, teenagers draw conclusion
about alcohol primarily from what they see and hear at school, particularly from classmates
and friends. Specifically, teens who believe that alcohol consumption is the norm accepted
by their peers are at higher risk of experimenting with alcohol and become excessive
drinkers at a tender age. Many schools employ prevention efforts as the most effective
strategy to change beliefs among students about the acceptability and preference of
alcohol use among their colleagues. Consequently, principals, teachers, health educators,
school nurses, coaches, and guidance and counseling professionals in high schools
continue to play a critical role in prevention of teenage drinking by promoting anti-use
norms and prevention efforts in school settings. Some schools have joined hands with their
communities to reduce teen drinking. In their prevention efforts, schools undertake a wide
range of activities including teaching their students skills on how to refuse alcohol and
developing and enforcing school policies on alcohol consumption. Additionally, some
schools have gone an extra step to reduce access to alcohol on school property and the
neighboring community (CARS 1).
In conclusion, the paper has argued that the most effective strategy of protecting youths
from excessive alcohol consumption is through creating education and awareness.
Evidently, the causes of alcohol consumption among teens are complex and involve both
social and psychological factors that are interconnected in so many ways. Given the
complexity of controlling the social and psychological factors, to successfully prevent
alcohol among teens, the paper offers the following recommendations:
Schools and communities should assess student drinking to ascertain the extent of
the problem
Factors that may contribute to student drinking in schools and communities, such as
peer pressure, parent`s failure, and ease of access, should be identified
Internally, schools should take steps to develop systems that assist teens resist the
pressure.
Externally, schools should work with other stakeholders to educate parents on
alcohol consumption among teens.
Works Cited
Bateman, Becki. Male Teenagers 9 Early Signs of Alcoholism. Inspiring Voices, 2012.
Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS). “Preventing Adolescent Binge Drinking.”
2016. http://www.youthbingedrinking.org/you/schools.php. Accessed 21 Jan. 2017.
Hornik-Beer, Edith. For Teenagers Living with a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs. Open
Road Media, 2016.
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