Parenting
What is good parenting? There is a confusing array of literature on offer, enough to baffle the most confident person. For some, it is making sure their children are fed, clothed and resilient. For others, it means sending them to private schools and enrolling them in as many extra-curricular activities as possible.
In the Open Forum featured forum on Parenting, we will analyse a subject that brings out passionate and polar opposite responses: What should we feed our precious offspring? How much TV is too much – or shouldn’t we let our children watch movies at all, lest we infiltrate their innocent brains with Hollywood stereotypes? What is safe online behaviour for teenagers? Do they need discipline to learn boundaries or should we let them develop their own sense of right and wrong? Is slapping ever acceptable? Do we need more helicopter parents or tiger mums?
A new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows that more Australian women are going back to work after having children. We look at the rise of stay at home dads and the new role fathers are playing. We’ll investigate the parenting policy including family planning, the paid parental leave scheme and the different views of the parties.
We will discuss the role of grandparents and the larger community for the raising of children. We’ll compare traditional family models versus blended families, examine adoption in Australia and overseas and look at the financial and emotional implications of IVF.
We want to hear from you! If you would like to get involved and share your ideas, questions and opinions with the Open Forum community, please contact Svetlana at sstankovic@openforum.com.au.
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kelvinatay
August 22, 2013 at 8:33 am
As per my thought every
As per my thought every parent should avoid comparing their child to others, especially between siblings. Each child is individual and unique.
aakriti90feb
September 27, 2013 at 9:59 am
parenting
right, cause comparison can not make the child unique. He/She will not become able to follow what he/she wants.
ccollin6
September 21, 2013 at 1:53 pm
Parenting
A sober, delicate,and meticulous operation indeed! A parent must proceed with the skill of a surgeon. It is not just providing for the physical needs of the child but also emotional and psychological needs must be met if children are to develop in every dimension. A massive undertaking indeed but a pleasure and a privilege to go give of oneself in such an unselfish and rewarding way. The happiness and joy derived from rearing children will fill your days and your heart with joy and happiness.
kaitlyn88
October 15, 2013 at 10:57 pm
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