Burt, Robert, “Developing Constitutional Rights of, In and For Children” 39
Law and Contemporary Problems
118 (Summer 1975).
Discussion regarding the rights of parents to make decisions for children and the right of government to limit such decisions.
Fryar, Maridell, Thomas, David A., and Goodnight, Lynn.
Basic Debate.
Illinois: National Textbook Co., 1966.
A basic textbook for beginning level debate students in which the skills of analysis, research, and reasoning are carefully examined.
Mnookin, Robert, ed.
In the Interest of Children:
Advocacy, Law
Reform and Public Policy.
New York: Walt Freeman and Co., 1985.
Explores five landmark child advocacy cases. Excellent introduction to legal system and questions regarding the rights of children.
O’Neill, Terry, ed.
Censorship—Opposing Viewpoints.
Minnesota: Greenhaven Press, 1985.
A series of essays giving opposing viewpoints on censorship including library censorship, news media, pornography, the national security, and free speech in general. Better suited for high school students and above.
1988 Deskbook Encyclopedia of American School Law.
Minnesota: Data Research, Inc., 1988.
Encyclopedic compilation of federal and state appellate court decisions in the field of education. Excellent resource for teachers, administrators, and coaches of debate.