Fortunately, by Constantine's reign, this law no longer existed. ... According to Roman law, the father had absolute power over his children. ... Most children during this time did not attend school because it was quite an expense for the family to endure. Typically, only the males of the family were sent to school. ... Wealthy Romans sometimes employed an educated slave, or pedagogue, to tutor their children (Schools). ...

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By law all German children must attend a school from at least between the ages of six to fourteen. ... The German child can either attend a public or a private school that charges tuition in order to attend. ... AT this particular secondary school the student will earn a degree and generally continue his or her education to a vocational a school. ... After completing the secondary school of Hauptschule the student will most likely attend a vocational school that is run by the state government or large companies. ... After the student graduates from the gymnasium school he or she can then atten...

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Same sex marriages defy the laws of Christianity, and it is immoral in the eyes of society. ... Studies show that most children who are brought up in a household with a mother and a father are more productive in school and their social life. ... Studies show that most children who are brought up in a household with a mother and a father are more productive in school and their social life. ... America's laws were written to preserve the Judeo-Christian tradition, which deems homosexuality aberrant. ... This ruling makes Hawaii the first state to recognize that gay and lesbian couples are e...

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Almost 14.3 million girls in the region become child brides before the age of 18.Young adult around this age are still in school and depend on their parents, while they are trying to establish their goals in life to become who they want to be. When arranged marriage is introduced at such a young age, they may likely to drop out of school, which also results in working a low wage jobs. ... In India, most family laws are determined by their religion, which is codified by the Act of Indian Parliament. ... These matrimonial websites gives you the option to choose between different caste, skin colo...

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And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof." ... According to the ACLU, the law is "an unmistakable violation of the Constitution" and "a deplorable act of hostility unworthy of the support." ... Another issue that gays and lesbians face is their treatment in schools and colleges. ... There have been many instances of hate crimes in schools and colleges against gays. ... Also, this administration submitted a disturbing brief in support of the Defense of Marriage Act, which is the law that protec...

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These changes have made it easier for couples to obtain a divorce due to the changing laws and changing morals of society. ... The strength of this opinion prevented the easing of Canada"'s divorce laws. ... The law later changed again in 1985, where it eased off yet again, to allow divorces after only a year"'s separation. ... In 1993, there were 78 000 divorces across Canada, compared to about 11 000 in 1968 before the new divorce laws came into effect (McGovern). ... Some of the recommendations include the elimination in law of the words ""custody and access"" and the replacement ...

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The macrosystem more is the societal and cultural settings on a larger scale, like the laws, customs, and values of where the child is growing up. ... Now once they get older and go to school and start spending time at friends houses, etc they start to notice that hey most of them have two parents, and usually do not like that they are different." ... In this level children begin to play with other children and also perhaps go to pre-school or other child care centers. ... So for some young children they may have to pass on early child care or pre-school activities, that some other childre...

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Statistical representations of family forms in Canada includes married couples (with or without children), common-law couples (with or without children), and lone-parent families (Statistics Canada, 2012). ... From our families we learn skills that enable us to function in larger and more formal settings, such as school and the workplace (Kern & Peluso, 1999). ... We are considered a common-law couple, which has become more common than it was in the past. ... My father worked hard to support our family and my mother stayed home and took care of the house and her children until we were all in s...

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God in heaven established marriage for Adam and Eve, which means it is biblically mandated, so same-sex marriages offend God and his laws. ... In 2008 President Obama spoke on this issue saying, We know the statistics that children who grow up without a father are five times more likely to live in poverty and commit crime; nine times more likely to drop out of schools and twenty times more likely to end up in prison. ... Marriage by the state is a secular activity; the government cannot start making laws just because a religion says they should(Messerli). ... The government isn't makin...

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Mounting evidence from several studies indicate that children from divorce or separated families have more likelihood of becoming depressed, doing poor in school and struggle with peer relationships. ... While this study may have shown a higher percent of teens in intact families using alcohol and drugs by the age of seventeen the difference in heavy use during high school is astounding. ... Furstenberg et al. 1987), and that these behavioral differences probably entirely account for the worse school marks of children of divorce (Mulkey, Crain, and Harrington 1992). ... This law only allows d...

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Both Hawaii and Alaska are appealing to state officials to have a similar law passed in their states. No other states are currently trying to apply to have the law changed. ... The companies that these people work for cannot change federal law, but the benefits that gay couples are receiving should be viewed as a reason for a change in U.S. law. It should be seen as a stepping stone for further changes in law. ... A child of a gay couple may have problems in school and everyday life, but that does not mean that the parents should be blamed for bringing that child into a situation that they...

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In 1967 Supreme Court revoked the laws that prohibited interracial unions. ... That's exactly what our American Laws do by denying same-sex marriage. ... According to UCLA's Williams Institute, which research sexual orientation law and policy, estimated that California businesses would earn $492 million from same-sex marriage and the state may receive $40 million in tax revenue (Olson). ... Children raised in same-sex marriage are not any different than the ones raised in a heterosexual couple, actually the ones raised in a lesbian couple have a better performance in school and soci...

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Throughout human history, according to religious tradition and as a matter of natural law, marriage has been tied to potential procreative sexuality, which is a monopoly held by different-sex couples. ... To halt this trend the law should clearly and unequivocally convey the message that the best interest of a child demand both a mother and a father. ... Marriage is the oldest equal-rights institution officially recognized in law. ... Marriage is not merely "tolerated" but is rather one of the most preferred relationships known in law. ... p.31) Regardless of parental wishes, public sc...

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My system would be different and tougher if I had a chance to change the law. ... My step kids had to make adjustments with their school, friends, and their environment because of the change of their status. ... If one parent is working, the other is responsible to providing transportation to a child's school or activity, helping with their homework, and making sure they eat and go to sleep on time. ... Whether people agree or not with my point of view, I really believe that children need both parents and children are better off with intact families than children living with a single pare...

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These advances have come in the form of employment and housing non-discrimination laws along with equal recognition of same-sex relationships through civil unions or legalized marriage in some jurisdictions. In many cases, these advancements have been made in spite of laws that were currently in place. Many states still have laws in place specifically barring same-sex couples the dignity of having their relationships publicly recognized. Further, many of these laws specifically deem a homosexual unfit to be an adoptive parent, regardless of all other factors (Cooper and Cates 6-11). ... Studie...

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Her treatment by the in-laws was often a product of such beliefs, and the custom of marriage and the dowry system illustrates much of the unfortunate problems encountered by them such as domestic abuse and violence. ... Financial resources for things such as education and even food was devoted to the male children, with girls being the first to suffer from malnutrition if the family was poor, and being sent to schools of lower caliber, if at all. ... Although in recent days it is a civil law, there are legal consequences such as arrest and imprisonment. ... My service in the military and the ...

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Her treatment by the in-laws was often a product of such beliefs, and the custom of marriage and the dowry system illustrates much of the unfortunate problems encountered by them such as domestic abuse and violence. ... Financial resources for things such as education and even food was devoted to the male children, with girls being the first to suffer from malnutrition if the family was poor, and being sent to schools of lower caliber, if at all. ... Although in recent days it is a civil law, there are legal consequences such as arrest and imprisonment. ... Events which in the past were conta...

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The main fear in teaching sexual education versus abstinence education in school is that it will drive students to believe that having sex before marriage is acceptable. ... Even though the current abstinent only educations are abundant in most schools, there are still going to be students who do not follow what is taught in these programs. ... If some schools decided to change their curriculum to be more open minded about sexual education, they would have no money to fund their program. ... This just shows that some teens are going to have sex no matter what they are taught in school. ... The...

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The female has also been the one parent with the responsibility of seeing that the school age child was well read and homework was complete. ... Children are taught how to use foul language by hearing acceptable playground or social language at school and inappropriate things that would have be terminiated at the onset by the mother would have more time to spend with the child, it the child's bad behavior could have been avoided. Our schools drop out rate keeps declining as well as over all deficiencies in students. Children need to be stimulated with positive and wholesome encouragement ...

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He defines marriage as common emotional bonding and commitment between two people.4 Whereas, for Thomas Stoddard, New York University law professor and lesbian/gay rights lawyer, marriage is "legal status which rewards the two individuals" with substantial and practical advantages.5 (Stoddard, 14) Vacek and Steinfels put forth these definitions of marriage to oppose gay marriage while Wilson-Smith and Stoddard are staunch supporters of the legalization of gay marriage. ... He further emphasizes that marriage in the United States is already delicate enough and accepting gay marriage will lead...

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Evaluating the variables of the laws that prohibit same-sex marriages from occurring provides information to help society change its perception of same-sex marriages. ... The results support the conclusion that the special laws that concern same-sex couples are not legal. ... Parents may even urge their "living together" children to split up rather than give up plans for school or career. ...

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Women who lived in the cities without the security of a man's wealth and protection were limited to unskilled labor typically because they were not allowed to further their academic education and therefore were not admitted to trade schools. ... It wasn't until 1917 that the law encompassed men and not due to their ability to bear healthy children. ... Laws and Acts such as the 10 hour work day meant well but still the political agenda was controlled by men. ...

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And while poor treatment in Islamic cultures can be attributed to radical regional customs which are easily debunked by the words of the Koran, Hindu culture, with its lack of an offical religious text, has little to govern the treatment of women by, thus opening up the door for tradition and public opinion to serve as Hindu law. ... The horrors faced by Hindu women were mainly the cause of ancient laws and customs passed down from one generation to the next, in much the same way some Islamic cultures have functioned. ... This obsession with keeping females in close proximity to their family...

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But after he got together with his brother in laws and showed that he was successful without his older brothers, they wanted to join him in what he was achieving. ... If your child does not want to go to school or seems not to want to visit the other parent, he/she may be concerned about your well-being. ... Students (and, indeed staff) bring into school all manner of concerns and influences and issues that are current in society. ... Some common responses on worries outside school could be; Money - not having enough of it, getting into debt, for some, gambling. ...

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During this time period in Senegal, Senegal was undergoing a culture reform by the introduction of new laws an policies, which gave more rights to woman. Many people where giving up their traditional trades and attending school to acquire enlightenment. ... Assioute and Ramatoulaye where friends that attend the same school, and became activist for acquiring rights for woman within Senegal. ... After her divorce she found herself going back to school and advancing in her career field; in which she then became appointed to the Senegal embassy within the United States. ...

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