Childhood

Childhood Vaccinations: Health Promotion and Disease ControlBianca Y. Miller Springfield Technical Community College Vaccination is a term used to describe the act of introducing an antigen into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease. Immunity refers to the body’s ability to protect itself from infection and disease by pathogens. Vaccines may contain inactive,…

Tarkovsky’s first movie was Ivan’s Childhood which made a movie in 1962. That’s why the movie has black and white colors. This movie is about Ivan who is an orphaned Russian teen who is driven to scout for his country during World War 2. In my opinion, this movie is so overrated. I did not…

Have you heard the phrase “Breast is Best?”. Although many professionals in the medical community agree breastfeeding is the best, many women choose not to because of the social injustice and stigma around breastfeeding. Mothers are often discriminated against for their choice to nurse in public. Mothers often feel embarrassment and awkward nursing their children…

This kids phenomenon began as a hand-held video game and exploded across the globe, from trading cards to becoming the number one rated television kids’ show on the popular cartoon programming Kids’ WB! The TV program is drawn in the manner of the old speed racer cartoon with similar type voices. It began showing in…

Childhood games vary all around the world. What most of us may consider “normal” may differ from many other countries. These different games around the world reflect each country’s culture, behaviors, values, ethics, and the way we view the world around us. Journalist Ethan Watters, draws more on how Westerners are WEIRD – “Western, educated,…

Children play king of the mountain with the stronger players trying to keep the weaker ones from taking possession of the top of the hill. One of Golding’s many themes expressed in Lord of the Flies is power. In comparison to society, the island consists of democratic, authoritarian, and spiritual power. Sitting in a throne…

Childhood Education And Social Inequalities Early Childhood Development and Social Inequalities By All families should have the same opportunities to live a descent life. But due to the backgrounds of some families, and children, they may not have a chance for this. There are certain risk factors that have a bearing on social inequalities in…

The two biggest variables in this study centered around Rejecting Parenting which is characterized basically by no affection, meanness, and just a basic neglect of a child and not providing the essential things needed by a minor. The second biggest factor centered around sibling rivalry and the influence of siblings on each other. This was…

A Silent Childhood A Silent Childhood Childhood is such a precious, yet trenchant part of life. We all have memories of our days as children along with stories of lessons learned. Childhood is reflected by most as being a time of bliss and enlightenment. As I recall my childhood an avalanche of mixed feelings suffocates…

In the article “Placement Discontinuity for Older Children and Adolescents Who Exit Foster Care Through Adoption or Guardianship: A Systematic Review,” Kevin R. White explains how youth who withdrew from the foster care system are unable to find homes that help them have a sense of self and secureness that helps the youth. The article…