Archive for parenting
You are browsing the archives of parenting.
International parents on edge in Japan
The custody of children in cases of international divorce is a growing issue that needs to be addressed and dealt with according to international standards. In a globalized environment, states must act with good-will towards one another and provide assurances that international norms will be respected. Having said this, Japan needs to sign the Hague Convention without delay, and put an end to these lingering issues of custody and visitation
Dads are good parents too: What Jade Goody teaches us about the UK government’s new ‘Think Father’ campaign
There is a pervasive idea in society that mums are by definition better parents than dads. This is often not the case and the governments ‘Think Father’ campaign is welcome, as is Jade Goody’s conduct in her last moments
What sort of sick country is New Zealand?
New Zealand is due to have a referendum on whether to repeal a law banning parents from using physical force against their children. Has my country gone mad? Of course children shouldn’t be physically abused by their parents. Someone save our children from us!