With so many chronic social ills plaguing the nation, the focus of public debate is shifting to the American family and its role in raising good citizens. As a society, can we fix a family? This illustrated issue guide offers a concise, clear overview of the issue and what can be done to address it. Written by award-winning journalist Michael deCourcey Hinds, this issue guide is part of a series of National Issues Forums guides which cover such topics as suburban sprawl, public school reform, the environment, illegal drugs, the economy and youth violence. They are structured in a way to give concerned citizens an unbiased, easily understandable but in-depth, introduction to an issue and explain the different and sometimes competing solutions that exist. The guides are nonpartisan and do not advocate a particular solution to any public issue, and are an excellent educational tool

The Troubled American Family: Which Way Out of The Storm?

Parenting & Relationships

Agenda, Public

Family Relationships

Mcgraw-Hill College

<p>The war on drugs has been fought for decades, yet half of all Americans either have a drug problem or know someone who does. This illustrated issue guide offers a concise, clear overview of the problem and the options for dealing with this pervasive problem. </p>
<p>Written by award-winning journalist Michael deCourcey Hinds, this issue guide is part of a series of National Issues Forums guides which cover such topics as suburban sprawl, public school reform, the environment, youth violence, the economy and jobs. They are stuctured in a way to give concerned citizens an unbiased, easily understandable but in-depth,introduction to an issue and explain the different and sometimes competing solutions that exist. The guides are nonpartisan and do not advocate a particular solution to any public issue, and are an excellent educational tool.</p>

Illegal Drugs: What Should We Do Now?

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Addiction & Recovery

Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.

Almost no matter where Americans live, their communitites are under enormous stress. Cities are struggling to survive with fewer middle-class residents, older suburbs suffer from traffic congestion and overdevelopment, and many rural communities are overwhelmed with the explosive growth of new homes and malls. This guide provides an overview of the issue and outlines several alternative solutions, as people search for ways to build seeking that elusive "livable" community.

A Nice Place to Live : Creating Communities, Fighting Sprawl

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

This illustrated guide provides a concise, clear overview of youth violence that will allow all parents, students, teachers and interested citizens to consider the underlying causes of youth violence and what can be done to address the issue. Three approaches are taken up, each with a set of practical steps that can be taken: 1) Are we to blame popular culture and require media companies to keep disturbing material away from children? 2) Do we need to pay more attention to kids who are victims of child abuse, mentally ill or otherwise in danger of acting out against themselves or others? 3)Is youth violence a symptom of the culture of indulgence that has infected our homes, schools and society at large? Written by award-winning journalist Michael deCourcey Hinds, this issue guide is part of a series of National Issues Forums guides which cover such topics as suburban sprawl, public school reform, the environment, illegal drugs, the economy and jobs. They are stuctured in a way to give concerned citizens an unbiased, easily understandable but in-depth,introduction to an issue and explain the different and sometimes competing solutions that exist. The guides are nonpartisan and do not advocate a particular solution to any public issue, and are an excellent educational tool.

Violent Kids : Can We Change the Trend? (National Issues Forum)

Playing Their Parts: Parents And Teachers Talk About Parental Involvement In Public Schools

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Agenda

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