Does being undocumented or having family members undocumented have an effect on a adolescent’s physiological health?

Does being undocumented or having family members undocumented have an effect on a adolescent’s physiological health?

 

In the recent decade many families have been torn apart. This is because the parents came to the united states illegally and therefore are sent back to their country of origin. Many adolescents are left here in america due to being American citizens. Often these adolescents are left in the care of foster homes, foster parents and orphanages. Although is truly sad as many never get another glimpse of their mom’s and dad’s face ever again. This has caused panic in families who have an undocumented family member. But this can be a problem for an adolescent whose brain is currently being developed depending on the age. This can have many physiological problems on a adolescent. These problems can be depression, stress, anxiety and so much more. Many of these symptoms can be reflected on Anon who got separated from his mom.

P1: First study on kids who got separated from their parents

P2: Second study on kids telling someone their parents are undocumented

P3: Long Term?

Conclusion:

 

Does my question related to the play and is it good?

Is my thesis good enough?

Are my topics for my paragraphs relate to my question?

 

Latina/o Adolescents’ Family Undocumented-Status Disclosures Directed at School Counselors: A Latent Transition Analysis.

 

Immigration policy: Separating children from parents unnecessary and costly trauma.

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  1. Ary,

    I know you expressed uncertainty about this in class, so if you want to take it in a different direction, I want to reiterate that that’s completely alright! But, you can also find the scenes where — even though they don’t say it explicitly — the fact that Anon is an undocumented child looking for his undocumented mom shapes the events of the play, as well as his mental health. Arguably because of their undocumented status, Nemasani (and perhaps the rest of the sewing ladies) can’t seek help from getting out from under Mackus’s reign; Anon has to resort to relying on dangerous strangers in the hopes of possibly getting work/paid; and he can’t go to any authorities to help him find his mother/get care for himself. These things play out in a huge way, and deeply influence both the plot and Anon’s emotional/physiological state of being. They can help you shape your paper, too, if you want.

    That said, again, feel free to shape it in a different direction if the topic is no longer inspiring you! Either way, you’ve got this!!!

    JP

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