Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Child as a Representative Anecdote for the Citizen
Part I: The Child as Ward
1. Virtuous Character: Nineteenth-Century Controversies
2. Natural Liberty: Turner, Meyer, and Pierce
Part II: The Child as Categorical Equal
3. Patriotism and Politics: Gobitis and Barnette
4. Procedure, Care, and Liberty: In re Gault
5. Strategic Performance: Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District
Part III: The Child as Reform Object
6. Tradition against the Individual: Ingraham v. Wright
7. Tradition against Democratic Majorities: Parham v. J. R.
8. Tradition against Free Speech: Bethel School District v. Fraser
Part IV: The Child as Contractual Citizen
9. Limited State Obligations: Hazelwood et al. v. Kuhlmeier
10. The Impoverished Social Contract: DeShaney v. Winnebago County DSS
11. The National Interest: Morse v. Frederick
Conclusion: Citizenship and Judgment in Uncertain Times
Notes
Works Cited
Index