An overview of the concept of Parens Patriae

You are working in a center and your boss has asked you to prepare an informative essay to inform the new counselors of historical information relevant to the profession, specifically the term Parens Patriae.

Using the Library and/or the Internet research child abuse from a historical perspective and prepare an essay on the following:

An overview of the concept of Parens Patriae

The historical origins of Parens Patriae

Use of Parens Patriae in modern juvenile court, providing two examples

1-2 pages