Haircuts by Children, and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract

Haircuts by Children, and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract
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Publisher : Coach House Books
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 9781770564770
ISBN-13 : 1770564772
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Haircuts by Children, and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract by : Darren O'Donnell

We live in an "adultitarian" state, where the rules are based on very adult priorities and understandings of reality. Young people are disenfranchised and powerless; they understand they're subject to an authoritarian regime, whether they buy into it or not. But their unique perspectives also offer incredible potential for engagement and innovation. Cultural planner and performance director Darren O'Donnell has been collaborating with children for years through his theatre company, Mammalian Diving Reflex; their most well-known piece, Haircuts by Children (exactly what it sounds like) has been performed internationally. O'Donnell suggests that that working with children in the cultural industries in a manner that maintains a large space for their participation can be understood as a pilot for a vision of a very different role for young people in the world – one that the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child considers a "new social contract." Seen and Heard is a practical proposal for the inclusion of children in as many realms as possible, not only as an expression of their rights, but as a way to intervene in the world and to disrupt the stark economic inequalities perpetuated by the status quo. Deeply practical and wildly whimsical, Seen and Heard might actually make total sense. Darren O'Donnell is an urban cultural planner, novelist, essayist, playwright, director, designer, performer, and the artistic director of the Mammalian Diving Reflex theater company. O'Donnell currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.

Contract Children

Contract Children
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Publisher : ibidem-Verlag / ibidem Press
Total Pages : 201
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ISBN-10 : 9783838267807
ISBN-13 : 383826780X
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Contract Children by : Daniela Danna

Surrogate motherhood is expanding all over the world. Debates rage over how public policy should consider the signing away of the parental rights of birth mothers in favor of a 'commissioning' couple or an individual. In this book, Daniela Danna describes the situation in English-speaking countries and worldwide, from California to Greece, presenting the legal alternatives regulating (or not) these peculiar exchanges. Should surrogacy remain a private agreement? Should it be treated as an enforceable contract? Are surrogate mothers workers? What happens inside the countries that have chosen different ways of handling this new and controversial matter? And, the most important question of all: How can we live in this era of new techno-medical possibilities and try to stay human? Can we resist commodification in the field of human relations concerning procreation? Contract Children discusses the different ways available to obtain a child through surrogate motherhood. It is fundamental reading for anyone wanting to be involved in the surrogacy process. It gives prospective surrogate mothers and infertile couples the background information necessary for their own informed decision. It is also an essential instrument for policy makers and activists in the field of women's rights, social justice, and children's rights. The question of how to publicly deal with surrogate motherhood touches upon our social vision of motherhood, ultimately marking the position of women in contemporary society.

The Modern Parent

The Modern Parent
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 0648828603
ISBN-13 : 9780648828600
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Modern Parent by : Martine Oglethorpe

Digital technology has changed the parenting territory dramatically in recent years. Suddenly we've been tasked with preparing kids to be safe, happy and successful, not just in the real world, but in the online world as well. Martine Oglethorpe is part of a new breed of parenting educator who nimbly stays abreast of technology changes while keeping one foot firmly grounded in the timeless ways that make families strong.Martine skilfully combines her professional expertise with the lived experience gained by guiding her own children down the pathway to being skilled, savvy digital citizens. In these pages lies the blueprint for parenting kids in the digital age. It shares how to be engaged in the digital lives of our children without being overbearing or burdensome; to know when to tread lightly as a parent and when care and caution need to be taken.

The Contract

The Contract
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781481423144
ISBN-13 : 1481423142
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Contract by : Derek Jeter

The debut book in the New York Times bestselling Contract series, The Contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model Derek Jeter. As a young boy, Derek Jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the New York Yankees. He even imagines himself in the World Series. So when Derek is chosen for the Little League Tigers, he hopes to play shortstop. But on the day of the assignments, Derek Starts at second base. Still, he tries his best while he wishes and dreams of that shortstop spot. And to help him stay focused on school, his parents make him a contract: keep up the grades or no baseball. Derek makes sure he always plays his best game—on and off the baseball field! Derek Jeter has played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees for twenty seasons and is a five-time World Series Champion. He is a true legend in professional sports and a role model for young people both on the field and through his Turn 2 Foundation. Inspired by Derek Jeter’s childhood, The Contract is the first book in Derek Jeter’s middle grade baseball series, an important part of the Jeter Publishing program, which will encompass adult nonfiction titles, children’s picture books, middle grade fiction, Ready-to-Read children’s books, and children’s nonfiction. For more about Jeter Publishing visit JeterPublishing.com.

What We Owe Each Other

What We Owe Each Other
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9780691207643
ISBN-13 : 069120764X
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis What We Owe Each Other by : Minouche Shafik

From one of the leading policy experts of our time, an urgent rethinking of how we can better support each other to thrive Whether we realize it or not, all of us participate in the social contract every day through mutual obligations among our family, community, place of work, and fellow citizens. Caring for others, paying taxes, and benefiting from public services define the social contract that supports and binds us together as a society. Today, however, our social contract has been broken by changing gender roles, technology, new models of work, aging, and the perils of climate change. Minouche Shafik takes us through stages of life we all experience—raising children, getting educated, falling ill, working, growing old—and shows how a reordering of our societies is possible. Drawing on evidence and examples from around the world, she shows how every country can provide citizens with the basics to have a decent life and be able to contribute to society. But we owe each other more than this. A more generous and inclusive society would also share more risks collectively and ask everyone to contribute for as long as they can so that everyone can fulfill their potential. What We Owe Each Other identifies the key elements of a better social contract that recognizes our interdependencies, supports and invests more in each other, and expects more of individuals in return. Powerful, hopeful, and thought-provoking, What We Owe Each Other provides practical solutions to current challenges and demonstrates how we can build a better society—together.

I Won't Take the Mark

I Won't Take the Mark
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0988280213
ISBN-13 : 9780988280212
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis I Won't Take the Mark by : Ed D. Albrecht

"Helping children understand the book of Revelation."--Cover.

Breaking Your Loyalty Contract

Breaking Your Loyalty Contract
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Total Pages : 82
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ISBN-10 : 1989756417
ISBN-13 : 9781989756416
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Breaking Your Loyalty Contract by : Maria Steuer

Can Disloyalty Pave the Path to Joyful Parenting?Yes It Can!In her long-awaited new book, Breaking Your Loyalty Contract: Shattering the Mirror Effect Between Parents and Children, child development expert Maria Steuer invites you to explore why issues stemming from unspoken loyalty contracts with your parents are reflected back to you through your child's "misbehavior."When you know why you think the way you think, you'll gain the clarity you need to ... -Understand what's in your subconscious blind spots as a parent (we all have them!)-Ask self-questions that dissolve buried belief systems that have impeded your growth-Recognize that what you view as faults in your children may actually be gifts-Release your children and yourself from unreasonable expectations so you can thrive and flourish as a familyAfter you read Breaking Your Loyalty Contract you'll feel certain in your ability to step away from generational regulations, well-intentioned advice, and family constraints. When you do you'll be free to make parenting your children the joyous journey it is meant to be."Breaking Your Loyalty Contract feels like a judgement-free zone in which parents can explore WHY their own childhood has such a huge impact on how they raise their children. Maria Steuer reveals that once parents understand this 'why, ' the 'how to' aspect of parenting becomes infinitely easier and more rewarding."Maria Steuer is a renowned pediatrician and family therapist based in Germany. She specializes in examining the root cause of childhood behavioral patterns. As a doctor for Germany's education system she has advised more than 20,000 parents on childhood behavior issues.

Children's Rights and the Law

Children's Rights and the Law
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9780429840524
ISBN-13 : 0429840527
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Children's Rights and the Law by : Hilaire Barnett

This book identifies the definition of a child within the law, the rights of children, and discusses the extent to which primarily English law gives adequate recognition to and protection of these rights. To what extent does English law gives adequate recognition to and protection of the rights of children? Historically the idea of and protection of rights has focused on parental rights rather than the rights of the child. The rights of children have remained far less recognised and certain until recently. Using case studies from the United Kingdom and beyond, this book takes a thematic approach to children’s rights and considers topics including: underlying concepts such as the welfare of the child and safeguarding, the right to education and to medical treatment, the right to freedom from abuse and/or sexual and commercial exploitation, including contemporary challenges from forced marriage, FGM, modern slavery and trafficking, the role of the State in relation to children in need of care and protection, children's rights in the criminal justice system, the right to contract and employment. In addition, the book provides an introduction to key aspects of domestic and international law, including the Children Act 1989, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998. The book will be of great interest to law and social science students in the areas of Child Development and Protection, Human Rights Law, Family Law, Child Law, and Child Studies, as well as to social workers, police officers, magistrates, probation officers and other related professions.

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 23
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ISBN-10 : 9780062470973
ISBN-13 : 0062470973
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by : Ursula K. Le Guin

“Ursula Le Guin is more than just a writer of adult fantasy and science fiction . . . she is a philosopher; an explorer in the landscapes of the mind.” – Cincinnati Enquirer The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.

Family Child Care Contracts and Policies, Third Edition

Family Child Care Contracts and Policies, Third Edition
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Publisher : Redleaf Press
Total Pages : 171
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ISBN-10 : 9781929610792
ISBN-13 : 1929610793
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Family Child Care Contracts and Policies, Third Edition by : Tom Copeland

A complete guide to creating professional contracts, policies, and relationships in a family child care environment.