In this issue: New UK study confirms benefits of marriage Good Childhood Inquiry Rise in childhood depression and behavioural and developmental problems attracts widespread concern Toxic Childhood: How the modern world is damaging our children and what we can do about it Advisory group says abortion should be presented as an option to children Abortions …
Bulletin 124: Summer 2006
In this issue: Children: Over Surveilled, Under Protected Annual General Meeting and Conference Challenges to marriage, freedom, family and the welfare of children and young people Local Reports – Scotland – Avon – West Sussex – Cornwall – Republic of Ireland – Devon – London – Oxfordshire – Challenge Team UK The effects of early …
Government needs to show more respect for parents, says family group
The government needs to stop undermining parents and show them proper respect if its war on antisocial behaviour is to have any hope of success, according to the Family Education Trust. The Trust’s Director, Norman Wells, commented: It’s doubtless a good thing to encourage children and young people to respect their teachers, the police and …
Bulletin 123: Spring 2006
In this issue: Annual General Meeting and Conference The Nationalisation of Childhood Youth Matters: Next Steps The influence of the media on teenage sexual attitudes and behaviour Role of school nurses to expand Sexual orientation regulations threaten to undermine traditional morality and religious liberty European Parliament Resolution on ‘Homophobia in Europe’ The social costs of …
High Court judgment does young people no favours, says family group
Family Education Trust regrets today’s High Court ruling against Mrs Sue Axon. The Trust’s Director, Norman Wells, commented: ‘We very much regret today’s judgement. It is only right and proper that parents of girls aged under 16 should be informed if their daughter is contemplating an abortion or any other major surgery or medical intervention. …