Essays on The Age Of Eighteen

Research Paper

Abstract Armed conflicts, both domestic and international, have used children in combat, either directly-- as soldiers-- or indirectly. Children are preferred by numerous commanders because they are more obedient, more easily persuaded, and more loyal than adults. However, this phenomenon has become a national and global issue because of the physical, emotional, and psychological damages it bring to the children who are involved in combat. The international community has actively addressed the issue through legal actions. The 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1977 Additional Protocols came into being as part of the efforts of the international community to protect ...

It is clear that quite often people have to take risks in their lives. In fact, it is possible to say that such risks usually pay off and they help people to change their lives for the better. As for me, the greatest risk that I took was the emigration to the USA. Thus, when I graduated from school I understood that I needed some change. Suddenly I realized that I wanted to change my whole life. I was totally ready for new adventures. Being an ambitious person, I decided that for me the best way to achieve success ...

Juvenile delinquency consists of criminal behavior by individuals under the age of eighteen. A risk factor is any influence or characteristic that increases the probability of criminal behavior. Risk factors can be used to forecast future behavior. Several risk factors increase the risk of children to engage in delinquency and possessing certain factors may increase chance of becoming delinquent. Risk factors may increase the probability that a juvenile will engage in delinquent behavior but it does not make delinquency a certainty. The greater number of risk factors existing in a juvenile’s life, the greater the amount of crime ...

Undeniably, the debate on whether the drinking age should be lowered to 18 has been given a lot of attention. Most people do not support the debate while some support it fully. Several arguments have been put forward to support the motion. Such arguments include the fact that at the age of eighteen, most young people are mature enough to make their own their decisions. Additionally, allowing young people of eighteen years old to drink will encourage healthy drinking habits among the youth. On the other hand the opposers argue that at the age of eighteen most young people are ...

Differences between Athenian democracy and modern democracy Athenian democracy. The Athenian democracy is one of the oldest democracies in the world and serves as an inspiration and cautionary tale to designers of modern democracies (Rhodes, pg 4). It is inspirational in the sense that it empowered its citizens in a unique way that the world has ever seen. In the same way it is cautionary in the sense that it was a direct democracy that led to excesses and not applicable to large populations and the geographical extent of modern nations. The Athenian democracy happened during the period of 490 BCE, ...

Introduction

Childhood obesity is a serious public health concern both worldwide and nationally. This condition stems from an imbalance between calories consumed and those that are burnt or utilized (Karnik & Karenekar, 2012). In addition, genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors contribute to the overall energy imbalance, and consequently the development of obesity among young children. Besides, childhood obesity causes social, physiological and physical health problems (Karnik & Karenekar, 2012). It is paramount to stress on the preventative strategies if a considerable reduction in the morbidity of childhood obesity in the US has to be realized. This paper outlines an intervention plan that must be ...

MEMORANDUM TO THE COURT

Re: Status Offense Considerations Definition and nature of Status Offenses The U.S legal system recognizes status offenses to be activities, which are deemed offenses when committed by young people under the age of eighteen years, often referred as the juveniles because of their age at the time of the activity. The offenses do not affect the adults if they do them. As it is widely known most, legal concepts emanate from legal theories. The legal theories explain why the need for the existence of the laws and provides logical explanations why certain laws apply. Like other legal ...

Obesity is a condition characterized by body mass index above 30. Diabetes on the other hand refers to elevated blood glucose levels above the normal range. The four common bioethical principals applicable to treatment of other health conditions also apply to obesity and diabetes. The principle of beneficence requires care givers to consider benefits of a given treatment and risks involved in decision making. Non-maleficence on the other hand refers to avoidance of harm. The two principles are applied together in treatments. Care delivery to children with diabetes and obesity should observe the two principles. Autonomy is also a bioethical principle. ...

My superhero story is regarding the genius US teenager Allan who came from the alien planet to eliminate the evil faces of the earth and he became the crucial superhero of American society based on religious faiths, presented with implausible superpowers as well as plenty of awesome characteristics. He looks supreme in his good of cultural and religious contexts; as the peoples have experienced lot of threats and insecurities from the villain McBath who frightened the peoples and spread evilness in the society. Allan was found by old man in the village in a while he is experiencing unfairness threat ...

In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21 years as prescribed by the laws. However, the individual states are allowed to set their own legal drinking age. Some of the states have lowered the drinking age to 18 years. However, most of the states have maintained that the legal drinking age should remain to be 21 years. Looking at the neighboring countries and the developed countries like United States, the legal drinking age is 18. This is for countries like United Kingdom, France, Australia, Germany and china. Research has shown that 78 percent of the people in ...

Should parents be held responsible legally and financially for crimes committed by their children under age eighteen?

Now more than ever, children are increasingly getting involved in criminal acts. Young children under the age of eighteen are committing different criminal offenses, from theft to murder in learning institutions and in their home neighborhoods. Child abuse and victimization are believed to be the main contributing factors to criminal behavior among children. There has been ongoing debate on the responsibility of the parents regarding criminal offences committed by their children under the age of eighteen. Some people are of the view that children below the age of eighteen should be sued and jailed like adults when they commit ...