Rather than being a by-product of the social activism of the 1960s, modern child advocacy began and evolved immediately after World War II in the context of the welfare state. The rise and fall of the Citizens' Committee for Children of New York, begun in 1945, illustrates the changing content and meaning of postwar child advocacy. (TM)

Examines judgments involving children under the tort of negligence, using All England Law Reports for 1939 to 1983 and some cases from other countries. Discusses "contributory negligence,""parental liability,""responsibility,""allurement," and "res-ipsa loquitur." Suggests more use of developmental…

Several arguments justifying subjecting children to adult authority are discussed and refuted. (JMF)

One of the objections to a children's rights perspective is that children are unable to accept the responsibilities that go with rights. If children are to attain the status of citizens and exercise the responsibilities of citizenship, participation during childhood is essential. Yet children are frequently excluded when important decisions have…

There is no coherent view of childhood providing a consistent influence on legal decisions. Laws regarding the legal status of children should be better related to the degree of protection required by the child's developmental stage. (Author/EB)

John McMurtry's arguments for the liberation of children based on the similarities between childhood and slavery and the requirement of obedience are discussed. (JMF)

McMurtry defends his argument that children are in need of liberation because they are now considered property or slaves, and because they are legal persons. (JMF)

Discusses historical and contemporary views of children's rights. Considers the roles of parents and society in ensuring these rights. Also discusses the role of early childhood professionals in enhancing the protection rights of children. (BB)

Advocacy on behalf of children is most efficient when a group analyzes the problems confronting children and then decides how it can be most effective in a way that is most comfortable for its members. [Available from JCSI, 119 West 24th Street, New York, New York 10011]. (AM)

We should respect and honor a child's desire to be helpful, to be responsible, to be useful, to move about in the world, to explore and to try new things. Responsibility and independence must be developed and nurtured throughout childhood. See SO 504 023 for address of journal. (Author/ND)

This article examines critically the case for protecting children's rights as against the case for protecting children's welfare. The principle of reciprocity in parent-child relations is rejected. (Author/AM)

Almost half of the 13 million children aged 13 and under are estimated to have no supervision after school hours. Communities and schools must develop responses to the problem tailored to local needs. (MD)

Compares responses to the issue of children caring for ill or disabled family members in the 1990s to resistance encountered in the implementation of child labor and education reforms toward the end of the nineteenth century. Discusses parallel ways in which the quality of childhood became problematized without sufficient recognition of the…

In 23 brief chapters this handbook provides information about purposes, procedures, legal arrangements, interpersonal relationships and other topics related to foster child care in Alaska. Chapters 1 through 3 are introductory. Chapter 4 gives information concerning Foster Parent Associations and includes a member recruitment form. Chapters 5…

This report discusses two aspects of the status of early childhood development services in Oklahoma: (1) a survey of the present efforts, programs, and supportive services in the state; and (2) a proposed plan to establish a new state office of early childhood development. The report reflects the philosophy that every child in the state has a…