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    we help them through this struggle? The future is the children, yet many are choosing to be runaways and headed to the direction of becoming homeless at a young age. Before criticizing their “poor” choices, there are valid common reasons as to why youth are leaving, such as family problems, being casted away for having an “unacceptable” sexuality and teens who end up being pregnant. Around the world, there have been quite a few cases that involve the three reasons for homelessness listed, including

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    decisions to make a better country, but today 's youth are of diversity and they need to be encouraged to own those future positions. Youths can have the responsibility of their community through youth councils, globalization, and agendas and prioritizing. Youth Councils are composed of young people who serve as an advisory or advocacy body to government agencies. Young people constitute a development of how they are empowered to be active citizens. Youth Councils can have an lasting impact on individuals

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    The Speech for Riots

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    Manuscript Ladies and gentlemen… 2 days ago we all sat in our living room and watch TV. We all saw the news, where the focus was all the riots, about how they were destroying the shops, we all wonder, why? In my opinion it is unemployment – the youth are bored and disillusioned. Cause the percent for unemployed in UK is going down, and for that the young people without job are now saying stop, they want more jobs, and so they can earn money to live for and to provide their family. The prime

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    Youth sports are something that almost every child in America tries, some kids want to become professional athletes, but for some they know right away that sports are not for them. Recently, several sources have been arguing that youth sports are getting too competitive. Youth sports are an exceptional way to keep kids focused on academics and out of trouble. Youth sports are a good way to keep kids more involved academically, because most sports team require a certain grade point average to play

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    Today, homicide is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 24; when discussing youth violence the range is extended beyond 18 and in to the mid twenties (CDC). In addition to murder, non-fatal injuries are another large part of the picture of youth violence. In 2007, 668,000 young people between the ages of 10 and 14 were treated for violence related injuries at hospital emergency rooms (CDC). In 2007, a large

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    Why Young People Do Not Vote?

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    people make up one fifth, or 21%, of the eligible voting population, yet they often do not vote. Voting is a tremendous gift. Young people in many other countries around the world have to fight to gain this right. In America, voting is often taken for granted by all age groups, but the youth take it for granted the most. In this paper, the reason why young people do not vote will be explored and solutions as to how to get them to vote will be proposed. According to The Center for Information and

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    There have been significant changes in the youth sector over the past 100 years that have had an impact on the young people’s lives affecting education, health, justice, welfare and social services. “The 1870 Education Act obliged local authorities to provide primary education for all children aged 5 to 11.” (http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/children). In 1902, The Education Act was updated and confirmed that the Local Education Authorities also provided secondary schools; however the places available

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    Kankakee Research Paper

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    people that want to see a positive change in the community regarding youth violence and delinquency. I believe that being in contact with the Kankakee Police Department, mayoral candidates, churches, ministerial groups, residents, parents, and youth is a starting point for me. I am coming into the community as a former resident, but I will not assume to know the specific problems that the residents feel are responsible for youth violence and delinquency. I will be open to hear their thoughts, write

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    Character of Youth

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    Role of youth in society Youth are back bone to the nation.They can change the future of the society with their well being and courageous behavior. They are here to show us that which we have not been willing to look at within ourselves.Unfortunately today we find the youth those who are more interested in other places witch are not useful to them as well as nation.They chooses to spend their days doing drugs and playing video games. they spends their nights partying and living it up, so to speak

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    Youth sports have lately been increasing in the intensity amount and practice hours. Coaches have also been making youth teams play more competitively rather than playing for fun. Imagine if you were being forced into two or more hour long practices and are playing for competetion rather than fun, as well as being yelled at by your coach. It would most likely make you very tired and not want to play sports anymore. The benefits of participating in competitive youth sports are not worth the drawbacks

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