The article, “Study Finds that Abuse Causes Children to Flee,” reviews a research project concerning adolescents who have been physically abused and the probability of their running away from violent situations. Dr. Ann W. Burgess, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, analyzes a large group of teenagers to identify reasons for running away. According to the investigation, “...physical and sexual abuse are important contributors...to chronic runaway behavior…” and “High levels of conflict and aggression were common in the families of repetitive runaways...” (Collins 1-2) Several people in the study claim “...physical abuse as an important reason for leaving home” (Collins 4). Furthermore, results of the inquiry indicate many
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Throughout the study, compelling data conveys “chronic runaways” will sooner or later end up in illegal activity and “‘prey on society’” (Collins 24).
During the first few chapters of the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, author Mark Twain describes the bond between Huckleberry and Huck’s father Pap, a bond that shares commonalities with the article. The particular aspects of the father-son relationship Twain focuses on are the lack of parental affection, neglect, and child-abuse. As soon as Huckleberry enrolls in school, Pap criticizes his son for learning to read by shaming the young boy into believing his education is disgracing his dead mother (Twain 19). Pap berates Huckleberry and threatens to “...tan you [Huck] good…” (Twain 20) Despite his father’s explicit disapproval, Huckleberry continues to attend school. Huckleberry’s defiance drives Pap to kidnap Huck and force his son into confinement (Twain 23). While Huck lives with Pap he is left alone nearly all day and is the main target for a drunken Pap. Eventually, the boy longs to be free from his captivity (Twain 24). At long last, Huckleberry cunningly escapes from Pap’s grasp. Immediately, Huck travels
Throughout the study, compelling data conveys “chronic runaways” will sooner or later end up in illegal activity and “‘prey on society’” (Collins 24).
During the first few chapters of the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, author Mark Twain describes the bond between Huckleberry and Huck’s father Pap, a bond that shares commonalities with the article. The particular aspects of the father-son relationship Twain focuses on are the lack of parental affection, neglect, and child-abuse. As soon as Huckleberry enrolls in school, Pap criticizes his son for learning to read by shaming the young boy into believing his education is disgracing his dead mother (Twain 19). Pap berates Huckleberry and threatens to “...tan you [Huck] good…” (Twain 20) Despite his father’s explicit disapproval, Huckleberry continues to attend school. Huckleberry’s defiance drives Pap to kidnap Huck and force his son into confinement (Twain 23). While Huck lives with Pap he is left alone nearly all day and is the main target for a drunken Pap. Eventually, the boy longs to be free from his captivity (Twain 24). At long last, Huckleberry cunningly escapes from Pap’s grasp. Immediately, Huck travels