Child and Youth

Explain why John. A Mcdonald encouraged immigration

to populate the vast country and increase fertility rates

who was encouraged to come to canada and why

farmers and Labourers: people to come and set up permanent residence in the west and people to come help set develop the country then leave

what event led to influx of newcomers to Canada

head tax was applied ($500 per head by 1903)

differenced between absolute poverty and relative poverty

absolute poverty: deprived of basic human needs. Relative poverty: lack minimum amount of income in order to maintain a standard living

list the most vulnerable populations

immigrant families, first nations, single parents and people with disabilities

why are these populations most vulnerable (socio eco model)

live in families where one or both parents work but make min wage or even less

what is the meritocratic society?

peoples who's progress is based off of their ability and talent rather than social class and privileges

what is the deficit model?

2 parent heterosexual family is necessary for child's well being (states divorce is traumatic and severe)

what is the life course model?

see's divorce as a series of transitions, chance to escape conflict and discord

explain what the single biggest predictor of negative outcomes for children are

continuing post divorce conflict between the parents

what are some things that need to be kept in mind during divorce in which what is best for the child?

mothers have cuts, fathers are being more in the picture (helps kids thrive) and joint custody

what us the socio-ecological approach

individual, family, school/peers, media and global world context

what are the behaviour problems associated with psychical punishment?

serves as a model rather than inhibitor of aggression. may interfere with trust relationship with parents,

3 types of child abuse

Psychical abuse: deliberate use of force where child is injured/at risk. Neglect: emotional needs, psychological. Sexual: using child for se

describe who the most common perpetrators are

biological mothers: 54% Biological fathers: 48%