Williams, Heidi

A collection of controversial essays debating issues associated with plagiarism including the increase in the use of plagiarism due to the Internet.

Presents differing views on various aspects of the topic of child abuse, including defining what child abuse is, the seriousness of the problem, and ways to handle and prevent it.

Presents a discussion of suicide among teenagers that covers high-risk population statistics, causes of suicide, the role of antidepressants and cyberbullying, and the benefits of open classroom communication, crisis hotlines, and high school programs to prevent the problem.

A collection of essays examining the controversy surrounding home schooling, the reasons many parents are deciding to home school their children, the benefits and drawbacks of home schooling, and other related topics.

Examines the realities of teen sexual activity, the theories for preventing and reducing teen pregnancy, the tough choices that pregnant teens are faced with, and offers personal stories.

Body image is a current issue that is of particular interest to young teens.