Circumcision for male infants should be strongly discouraged except for religious reasons.
HPV immunization should be mandatory for all school-age girls before they reach puberty.

ASSIGNMENT 1: TRENDS AND ISSUES – TAKING SIDES
In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to do the following:
Examine a trend/issue that impacts the health of children
Explore and debate both sides of the trend/issue – support and refute
Weigh the evidence for both sides on the trend/issue and describe your personal position · Make recommendations for the health education of children based on your personal stand/view.
INSTRUCTIONS
In this assignment you will write a scholarly paper on a trend/ issue that impacts the health of children.
This paper is to be no more than five (5) pages typewritten in MS word or rich text format, following APA format (6th edition). Refer to the marking guide at the end of this assignment. Reference at least three (3) current journal articles, reputable websites or local newspapers. The page limit does not include the cover page or references. Abstracts are not required for this paper.
STEP 1:
Select a Trend/Issue
Select one of the trend/issue statements listed below, or choose an alternate trend/issue. Verify the alternate trend/issue topic with your instructor/tutor.
Trend/Issue Statements (you will research both FOR and AGAINST the statement)
“Sexting” is an appropriate way for adolescents to explore their sexuality.
Video, computer, and Wii games are detrimental to the physical and psychological wellbeing of children.
Circumcision for male infants should be strongly discouraged except for religious reasons.
HPV immunization should be mandatory for all school-age girls before they reach puberty.
Body piercing is an inappropriate way for adolescents to express their individuality.
Adolescents believe that petting and oral sex is not really having sex.
All parents must have their newborn’s umbilical cord blood donated for stem cell research.
Sex education should be taught in the home and not in the school.