Six percent of American children are taking some type of psychiatric drug for problems ranging from ADHD to anxiety and depression. The drugs work by altering neurotransmission in the brain. Some
scientists argue that the drugs can be very effective if used appropriately. Other scientists argue that
these drugs are often overprescribed and that there's not enough research on the side effects and long
term consequences resulting from their use. Do you think children should be prescribed these drugs?
If so, what safeguards can be put in place to protect children? If you were a parent, would you allow
your children to take psychiatric medication?

Study the following facts: 1915—state education committee banned the french language in public schools (corporal punishment was allowable to deter the act of speaking french). 1916—compulsory attendance: all louisiana children must attend school until the age of 16 years. 1918—louisiana legislative act 114 stated that german could not be spoken on streets, taught in schools, or printed in newspapers (reaction to german aggression in world war i). 1921—repeal of act 114 . 1921—constitutional amendment stated languages other than english were prohibited in public schools. from the information above, answer the following questions to yourself. how did the above legislative laws affect the ethnic cultures generations later? describe the opportunity cost in economic and cultural terms of these legislative decisions. should efforts be made to preserve or revive the cultural traits of unique ethnic cultures in louisiana? assignment research current efforts and organizations that are actively engaged in cultural preservation. create a poster or powerpoint® describing the methods and strategies being employed in the preservation efforts (e.g., french immersion, german fest, codofil, cafa).