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Intro
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
Part I: Constructing the Foundation
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Introducing Childrenś Human Rights in the USA
1.2 Guiding Assumptions
1.3 Clinical Sociology and Childrenś Human Rights: A Good Marriage of the Minds
1.4 Central Themes to Be Addressed in This Book
1.5 Structure of This Book
Chapter 2: Constructing the House on Which Our Nation Is Built
2.1 Construction of This Book and Childrenś Lives
2.2 Construction Images
2.3 Construction Processes
2.4 Furnishing the House
2.5 Summary
Chapter 3: What Is a Child?
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Why Words We Choose Are Important
3.3 The Words We Choose
3.4 Human Beings Versus Human Becomings
3.5 The CRC Determination of What Is a Child
3.6 Definitional Confusion Leads to Social Confusion Over Child Rights
3.6.1 Categorical Determinations: When Is a Child Not a Child?
3.6.1.1 Chronological Consideration of Child Status
3.6.1.2 Legal Considerations of Child Status
3.6.1.3 Citizenship Considerations
3.6.1.4 Humanitarian Designations
3.6.1.5 Biological Considerations
3.6.1.6 Puberty and Pregnancy Considerations
3.6.1.7 Marital and Parental Status Considerations
3.6.1.8 Maturity Considerations
3.6.1.9 Brain Development Considerations
3.6.1.10 Agency and Behavioral Considerations
3.6.1.11 Education and Cognitive Considerations
3.6.1.12 Work Considerations
3.6.1.13 Political Involvement Considerations
3.6.1.14 Lifespan or Scaffold Approach to Childrenś Human Rights
3.6.1.15 Summary
Chapter 4: Framing of Children and Their Rights
4.1 Introduction
4.2 What Is a Framework?
4.3 What Is a Narrative and How Does It Relate to Child Rights?
4.3.1 Examples of Narratives That Reinforce Frameworks About Children
4.4 How Beliefs and Biases About Children Get Constructed
4.4.1 Beliefs
4.4.1.1 Belief Example: Use of Violence as a Disciplinary Tactic
4.4.2 Relationships Between Beliefs and Values
4.4.3 Bias
4.4.4 Bias Against and by Children
4.4.4.1 Children, Bias, and False Consciousness
Socialization Leading to Bias
4.5 What Is the US Framework About Children?
4.5.1 The Official Line
4.5.2 A Ctradictory Official Line
4.5.3 The Unofficial Official Line
4.5.4 The Confusing Line
4.5.5 The Informal Child Framework
4.6 Summary
Chapter 5: Understanding the Foundations of Childrenś Human Rights
5.1 Introduction
5.2 What Are Rights?
5.2.1 Moral Foundation of Human Rights
5.2.2 Rights in Different Spheres
5.2.3 Positive and Negative Rights
5.2.4 Human Rights and Human Rights Law
5.3 A Brief History of International Human Rights
5.4 A Brief Global History of Childrenś Rights
5.4.1 Nomadic Families
5.4.2 Greek and Roman Influence on Childrenś Human Rights
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
Part I: Constructing the Foundation
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Introducing Childrenś Human Rights in the USA
1.2 Guiding Assumptions
1.3 Clinical Sociology and Childrenś Human Rights: A Good Marriage of the Minds
1.4 Central Themes to Be Addressed in This Book
1.5 Structure of This Book
Chapter 2: Constructing the House on Which Our Nation Is Built
2.1 Construction of This Book and Childrenś Lives
2.2 Construction Images
2.3 Construction Processes
2.4 Furnishing the House
2.5 Summary
Chapter 3: What Is a Child?
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Why Words We Choose Are Important
3.3 The Words We Choose
3.4 Human Beings Versus Human Becomings
3.5 The CRC Determination of What Is a Child
3.6 Definitional Confusion Leads to Social Confusion Over Child Rights
3.6.1 Categorical Determinations: When Is a Child Not a Child?
3.6.1.1 Chronological Consideration of Child Status
3.6.1.2 Legal Considerations of Child Status
3.6.1.3 Citizenship Considerations
3.6.1.4 Humanitarian Designations
3.6.1.5 Biological Considerations
3.6.1.6 Puberty and Pregnancy Considerations
3.6.1.7 Marital and Parental Status Considerations
3.6.1.8 Maturity Considerations
3.6.1.9 Brain Development Considerations
3.6.1.10 Agency and Behavioral Considerations
3.6.1.11 Education and Cognitive Considerations
3.6.1.12 Work Considerations
3.6.1.13 Political Involvement Considerations
3.6.1.14 Lifespan or Scaffold Approach to Childrenś Human Rights
3.6.1.15 Summary
Chapter 4: Framing of Children and Their Rights
4.1 Introduction
4.2 What Is a Framework?
4.3 What Is a Narrative and How Does It Relate to Child Rights?
4.3.1 Examples of Narratives That Reinforce Frameworks About Children
4.4 How Beliefs and Biases About Children Get Constructed
4.4.1 Beliefs
4.4.1.1 Belief Example: Use of Violence as a Disciplinary Tactic
4.4.2 Relationships Between Beliefs and Values
4.4.3 Bias
4.4.4 Bias Against and by Children
4.4.4.1 Children, Bias, and False Consciousness
Socialization Leading to Bias
4.5 What Is the US Framework About Children?
4.5.1 The Official Line
4.5.2 A Ctradictory Official Line
4.5.3 The Unofficial Official Line
4.5.4 The Confusing Line
4.5.5 The Informal Child Framework
4.6 Summary
Chapter 5: Understanding the Foundations of Childrenś Human Rights
5.1 Introduction
5.2 What Are Rights?
5.2.1 Moral Foundation of Human Rights
5.2.2 Rights in Different Spheres
5.2.3 Positive and Negative Rights
5.2.4 Human Rights and Human Rights Law
5.3 A Brief History of International Human Rights
5.4 A Brief Global History of Childrenś Rights
5.4.1 Nomadic Families
5.4.2 Greek and Roman Influence on Childrenś Human Rights