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University of Kent: Ignoring parenting experts may be best for your child
(05/11/2008)

A new edition of Paranoid Parenting by Frank Furedi, Professor of Sociology at the University of Kent, calls for parents to ignore the policymakers and 'parenting experts', and to regain a viewpoint that advances children's wellbeing. First published by Continuum Books in 2001, Paranoid Parenting: Why Ignoring the Experts May be Best for Your Child turned the spotlight on a society where children are deemed at risk from an ever expanding range of dangers, such as cots, babysitters, school, th... [more]

Usdaw: Usdaw calls for improved maternity pay
(20/10/2008)

Unions have resolved to work together to negotiate improvements to company pay and leave policies for new parents. They will share examples of best practice where unions and employers have agreed improvements to maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave for working parents. John Hannett, Usdaw, Usdaw General Secretary, said: "The issue of maternity pay affects many of our members, the majority of whom are women. It is important that they get the financial support that they need. "A... [more]

UK Council on Child Internet Safety UKCCIS: The law on assisting suicide applies equally to online and off-line actions
(23/09/2008)

Suicide ceased to be a crime in 1961 but under section 2 of the Suicide Act 1961, it remains an offence to “aid, abet, counsel or procure” a suicide or a suicide attempt. The law on assisting suicide is to be simplified to increase public understanding and reassure people that it applies as much on the internet as it does off-line, said Justice Minister Maria Eagle. Following a review of the Suicide Act 1961, the Government has decided to reframe it in new, modern language that will make it... [more]


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