The main way that children learn consent is by getting to practice it themselves. They need opportunities to say “no” and also to have “no” said to them and to learn the appropriate responses. As adults, we violate this in so many subtle ways every day.
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So let’s make this Mandela Day the start of ongoing initiatives that are sustainable, that render good friendships between unlikely friends and that make a lasting difference – because then we can truly feel the spirit of Mandela and his great actions.
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We need some advocates, like Mandela, who will fight for the right of children to be seen as fully human and fully deserving of our respect, kindness and protection. We, the parents, are those advocates. The change starts at home. So here are some suggestions.
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This isn’t your below-average high school musical. Actually, this isn’t even your average musical. Redhill High School’s Hairspray is something else.
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This country has been in turmoil for the past week. Everywhere there is fear and uncertainty and a rising sense of panic. I think we can all agree that the status quo is not ok. Something needs to be done. And somebody needs to do it. Guess what? You are somebody!
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I think a lot of thought needs to go into buying gifts for anyone so that they actually use and appreciate it. There’s also the issue of me not wanting the kids to feel entitled, I want them to realise that not everyone has the luxury of receiving gifts and wearing brand new clothes each special occasion. So how do we balance this without giving a sermon ..
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According to recent statistics, 80% of young, eligible voters (youth) have not registered to vote. These are not only startling stats but also worrisome as I’m wondering why that is. Do the young people of today just not care about their futures
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Every child, just like every adult has a set of values, a hierarchy of things that are from most to least important to them. With children under 10, their highest value will usually have something to do with play, although this will differ from child to child. For example…
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We all learn by imitation – it’s the one message that I’m constantly reinforcing with the parents that I work with. Our kids are imitating us all the time and in so doing are learning about what the world is like, what is possible and how to live.
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It’s a lovely day and you’re cruising along with your windows open, enjoying the light summer breeze, when you spot a beggar at the traffic light you’re coming up to. What do you do? Quickly roll your window up? Put on your sunglasses? Pretend to be in-depth in conversation on your phone? Most of us have absolutely no idea how to deal with this…
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Nelson Mandela once said: “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite”.
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As a mother of a 5 year old I have a strong desire to protect him from the events of the world in which he lives. My wish is to wrap him in cottonwool and save him from any pain or hardship
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In many parts of the world, when you become a parent your first serious concerns are about whether your baby will develop colic or take to the formula and when they’re older, whether they’ll make friends at school and like their teachers.
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