Special Assignments: Essays on Children / Infants

When I receive reports of child abuse, neglect, accidental injury or abandonment, I assign an essay to the alleged offender.  Just as in real life if you are reported for one of these issues you must go through a long process to prove your innocence or make restitution.

Essay assignments must be 2 pages single-spaced, size 12, in a readable font (Arial, Times New Roman, etc.) with standard margins.  Essays must be researched and sources included in a Works Cited / Bibliography.  This assignment is worth 15 points.

Assigned Topics May Include:

• Child Endangerment
• Child Abuse
• Child Neglect / Abandonment
• Smoking Around Infants / Children
• Top Causes of Death in Infants
• Losing Parental Rights

Important:  It is possible for you to be assigned more than one essay if you are accused of more than one offense.  If you are clearly not taking the project seriously you will lose your parental rights and fail this project.