Looked-after children let down by Scots councils - Public Finance
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:14:12 GMT+00:00
let down by Scots councils Public Finance Getting it right for children in residential care followed a study of the way councils used their resources on residential placements for 'looked after' ... Focus call for children in care BBC News Watchdog: Children in care failed by councils Herald Scotland Prospects for care children 'poor' The Press Association Scotsman  - eGov monitor

Coaching children to succeed - Sydney Morning Herald
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:42:16 GMT+00:00
to succeed Sydney Morning Herald It's a common refrain from parents: how can I turn my child into a sports star? The answer is: only he or she can do that. Parents and coaches can help ...

Children, Sex, and the Media: 3 Ways for Parents to Gain Control - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:55:52 GMT+00:00
, Sex, and the Media: 3 Ways for Parents to Gain Control U.S. News & World Report (blog) They're calling on parents to step up and help children learn how to become responsible sexual human beings. Clearly we parents aren't doing a very good job ...

How have children been viewed in the past?
Q. Today it seems to me that children have many rights and are viewed as human beings that need to be treated with respect and dignity. How were children viewed in the past? Property? Slaves?
Asked by oreomybunny - Mon Sep 4 22:02:24 2006 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In the past, children were to be seen and not heard. They were to respect their elders and instead of carrying on, they were supposed to be quiet and learn from their elders.
Answered by Mommymonster - Mon Sep 4 22:04:51 2006

Is it neighbourly to allow children to beat a ball against other peoples housesfor hours?
Q. A neighbour allows their children to be foul mouthed and total bullies to other children and all and sundry. The kids will slam balls against windows, doors, gates, trample over people's gardens. Is this acceptable behaviour? If we ask them to stop, they get worse, what would you do in this situation? Are the parents of naughty children who stand by and laugh or goad them even, responsible role models or anti-social people with malice?
Asked by Dave Langdale - Tue Aug 3 18:49:14 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hell no!
Answered by catseyes21227 - Tue Aug 3 18:50:56 2010

How should you discipline your children in public?
Q. I have two children. One is 3, and the other is 6. I am never sure about how to discipline a child in public, because it's not as though you can give them a time out at a restaurant or at the mall, for example. Since my youngest is only 3, she will not even remember what she is being punished for if I choose to discipline her later at home, and therefore it won't really be effective. I am just wondering how other parents discipline their children when they misbehave outside of the home.
Asked by Laurie - Wed Aug 4 01:02:46 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When we're at a restaurant or out shopping and they begin to throw a temper tantrum (it's rare but they're at that age) my husband removes them from the building and takes them to the car while I finish shopping or pay for the meal. At the car he doesn't give into the behavior, waits until they're done throwing a fit and then explains why it's not appropriate. We've only had to do this twice, they hate that they couldn't be with their siblings while we're out. I know most would think we should spank them but all we have to do is ask them if they want to go wait in the car and they calm down. It may not work for everyone but it works for us. It's natural consequences: if they can't behave then they can't be in public and have to wait… [cont.]
Answered by Suzie - Wed Aug 4 01:33:11 2010