Kids These Days

KIDS THESE DAYS NEW ISSUES FACING AMERICA'S YOUTH SINGLE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS MOST SINGLE PARENTS ARE MOTHERS 60% Estimated % of kids who spend at least part of their childhood in a single-parent family Connection with fathers tends to improve educational performance SINGLE PARENTS OFTEN WORK MULTIPLE JOBS Children receive less attention and guidance on their homework This may lead to behavioral and academic problems LIVING IN POVERTY 6 OUT OF 10 CHILDREN who live with only their mother are living near or below the poverty line. According to US Census Bureau EMOTIONAL EFFECTS on children can include increased anger and frustration increased risk low self-esteem for violent behavior CHILDREN OF SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES MAY HAVE FEELINGS OF abandonment sadness loneliness difficulty socializing connecting with others Studies show that the more time boys spend in a single-parent household, the less school they are likely to complete. A form of emotional and psychological abuse PARENTIFICATION PARENTIFIED CHILDREN • are forced to meet the emotional and instrumental needs of their parent and siblings • suppress their own needs • do not have normal development and lack healthy emotional bonds may have difficulties having normal adult relationships in their future • may also develop anger problems • may have a "love/hate" relationship with parent Positives: Kids often form close bonds with their siblings, family friends and extended family • Certain expectations from other adults may act as a trigger Because kids are called upon to do more chores and tasks, they are more responsible VIOLENCE AND BULLYING IN SCHOOLS In the late 80's and early 90's, teen gun violence increased dramatically as teens began to acquire and carry firearms. Overall, the prevalence of 17% having carried a weapon on 1991 1999 26% April 20, 1999 school property decreased COLUMBINE during 1991 - 1999. Two boys attempted to blow up Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado in 2011, of high school students carried a gun on school property When their bombs failed, they opened fire and killed 12 students and one teacher, injured 21 others in the 1990s STUDIES OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS April 16, 2007 SUGGESTED THAT MOST SHOOTERS VIRGINIA TECH REPORTED HAVING A HISTORY OF Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and wounded 17 in two separate attacks before killing himself FEELING BULLIED OR THREATENED. Cho had a history of anxiety and depression 20% of high school students were bullied at school 33% REPORTED BEING INVOLVED IN A PHYSICAL FIGHT IN THE LAST YEAR in 2011, over 6% BROUGHT A WEAPON 7% OF 9-12 GRADERS reported being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property to school for protection 23% of public schools REPORTED GANG PRESENCE THE PROBLEMS AREN'T REALLY BEING ADDRESSED in the 2009 - 2010 school year ONLY 39% OF SCHOOLS What effect has this had? YOUTH AND SCHOOL VIOLENCE CAN took serious disciplinary action against a student for special offenses, LEAD TO DEPRESSION, ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE, SUICIDE, ANXIETY, AND FEAR. including out-of-school suspension, expulsion, or transfer to a specialty school. CYBER-BULLYING CELL-PHONES TEXT MESSAGING AND E-MAIL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS THAT SUPPORT A NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE October 17, 2006 MEGAN MEIER SUICIDE Committed suicide after she was bullied and rejected by "Josh Evans"-a boy she had grown close to on Myspace Megan Meier "Josh Evans" Lori Drew, 48 Reportedly thought that Megan was spreading rumors about her daughter Today, nearly 1/3 OF AMERICAN KIDS AND TEENS ARE OBESE OBESITY Besides the many health problems associated with being overweight... OVERWEIGHT KIDS MAY BE VICTIMS OF SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION Obese children are more prone to Ib Low self-esteem Negative body image Depression Teasing at school Difficulties playing sports other obesity-linked problems severely affect obese children's well-being Fatigue Sleep apnea EDUCATION DISPARITY The education disparity affects differing ethnic origins, income levels, and school systems In 2008, the education gap deprived the US economy of as much as $2.3 TRILLION IN ECONOMIC OUTPUT The achievement gap between children from high- and low-income families IS 30%-40% LARGER AMONG CHILDREN BORN IN 2001 than among those born 25 years earlier 1976 2001 COLLEGE-COMPLETION RATES BETWEEN RICH AND POOR STUDENTS HAS GROWN BY ABOUT 50% SINCE THE 1980S In 2011, US Department of Education announced SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS HIGHER COLLEGE TUITION RATES ALLOWS LESS LOW-INCOME STUDENTS TO GET HIGHER EDUCATION THE US GIVE LESS FUNDING Perpetuates a cycle of poverty Slows social mobility TO SCHOOLS THAT SERVE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS May 22, 2013 CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD 49 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS VOTED TO CLOSE 10% OF AND 1 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT • Cite falling enrollment numbers as the reason Critics say closings will disproportionately affect minority neighborhoods • Said they would save $560 million over 10 years and cut annual operating costs by $43 million. 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