Issues that concern you
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Drunk driving
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Date rape
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Gun violence
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Medical marijuana
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Obesity
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Student drug testing
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Underage drinking
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Bullying and hazing
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Choosing a career
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Dieting
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Downloading music
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Dress codes in schools
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Internet safety
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Plagiarism
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Smoking
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Teen driving
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Vegetarianism
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Zero tolerance policies in schools
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Zoos and animal welfare
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Body image
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Divorce and children
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English language learners
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Mental illness
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Peer pressure
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Prejudice
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Recycling
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27) School violence
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Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Contains twelve essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to school violence, discussing if it is increasing or decreasing, how it can be prevented, guns, self-defense training, youth leadership programs, threat assessment, and other t
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Eating disorders
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Endangered species
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Pollution
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Child labor
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Going green
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Health care
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34) Juvenile Crime
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English
Description
Is urban gun violence an increasing part of juvenile crime? Do some juvenile detention centers rely too much on force? Is a life sentence without parole appropriate for juvenile offenders? Questions like these and more are answered in this book. Readers will learn about several aspects of juvenile crime from essay sources such as the Human Rights Watch.
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Learning disabilities
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Nuclear power
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Privacy
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Sexually transmitted infections
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Social networking
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Water
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Adoption
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Birth control
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Choosing a college
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Cyberbullying
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Girls and sports
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Homelessness
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Risky teen behavior
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48) Teen Parenting
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English
Description
Help your readers to explore the issues surrounding teen parenting. The pro versus con format of the essays in this book presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will evaluate several issues, such as whether the children of teen parents are disadvantaged, whether babies of teen fathers have greater health challenges, and whether teen parenting TV shows are realistic....
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War
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50) Drug Abuse
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English
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This volume presents readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand and navigate the topic of drug abuse. Both conservative and liberal points of view are provided in an even balance. Readers will evaluate drug abuse causes, the impact of the war on drugs, the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs, and whether drugs should be legalized. They will learn about varying methods of preventing drug abuse. Stellar sources...
51) Drunk Driving
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English
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This essential volume tackles the issues surrounding drunk driving. Readers are presented with a diversity of opinion on each issue, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will examine the effectiveness of drunk driving laws, and the use of anonymous tip lines. They will evaluate drunk driving among undocumented immigrants, and whether sobriety check points are effective. This collection of essays also examines...
52) Gangs
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English
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More than eighty percent of American cities with a population of 100,000 or more report gang activity. Most of these gangs are made up of members who are eight to twenty-two years old. These statistics point to a larger unfortunate truth, at some point, our youth will have an encounter or an experience with gangs. It is important that they understand this world and how it operates. This collection of essays helps readers navigate the issues. Readers...
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Homeschooling
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Obesity
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Sexting
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Career and technical education
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Dating
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Death and dying
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Dieting
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Dress codes in schools
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Medical marijuana
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Recycling
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Sexual harassment
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Social protest
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Vegetarianism
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English
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Body piercing and tattoos have become a popular way for individuals to express themselves. Give readers something to think about as they may be considering self-expression in these ways. Readers will evaluate the real meanings behind getting tattoos and piercings, what risks are involved, and how to avoid making mistakes in efforts to be trendy. Essay sources include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Reef Karim, Silvia Cardona-Tapia, and Rebecca...
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Social networking
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Language
English
Description
This volume examines the positive and negative effects of teens and jobs. It explores wages, the benefits of job experience, and time management. Readers will evaluate whether unpaid internships are beneficial, whether young actors need more legal protection, and whether many teens are sexually harassed at work. They will also evaluate whether millennials have unrealistic job expectations.