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Childhood and Personhood
Are children the equals of adults, and if not, why not? The aim of this article is to defend one type of answer to this fundamental philosophical question concerning children's…
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Reflections on Criminality and Demographic Structure: A Multi-National Examination of the Links Between Youth and National Crime Statistics
This Article reflects on the socio-economic factors behind crime data from twenty-two countries. Though its focus is primarily Africa, some countries outside of Africa are also considered.
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Children’s Voices: Listening—and Deciding—is an Adult Responsibility
In this brief essay, I question the position that we should ask children’s opinions when a decision about their lives is in dispute. Let’s be clear: we only really worry…
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The Child’s Voice in Custody Litigation: An Empirical Survey and Suggestions for Reform
This Article focuses on one discrete aspect of child custody litigation: the role of the child’s voice in court-adjudicated custody dispute resolution.
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How Should Children Be Heard?
To what extent should we take children’s voices to be authoritative concerning the issues that affect them? My answer to the question of how children should be heard is paternalistic…
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