Rapes can only be stopped if parents teach daughters to behave decently, says BJP MLA

Rapes can only be stopped if parents teach daughters to behave decently, says BJP MLA

A BJP MLA said in a statement that rapes can only be stopped if parents teach daughters to behave decently. BJP MLA Surendra Singh. (Photo: ANI) Commenting on the Hathras gangrape incident, a Bhartiya Janata Party MLA has said that rapes can be stopped if parents teach their daughters to behave decently. Speaking to news … Read more

Parents Can Stop Pandemic Cyberbullying

Parents Can Stop Pandemic Cyberbullying

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Cyberbullying is less common among teens who feel loved and supported by their parents, new research shows. The findings could be especially relevant during the coronavirus pandemic, say a team from New York University. “With remote learning replacing classroom instruction for many young people, and cellphones and social … Read more

Government rethinks reopening of schools amid opposition by parents

Government rethinks reopening of schools amid opposition by parents

NEW DELHI: There is a rethink within the government over unlocking educational institutions following a flurry of representations from parents against reopening schools next month. The government is actively considering the opposition of parents to reopen schools. ET had first reported in its August 7 edition that the government would allow schools to reopen in … Read more

Parents urged to be up-to-date with routine jabs

Parents urged to be up-to-date with routine jabs

Image copyright Getty Images Parents are being urged to make sure their children are up-to-date with all their routine vaccinations. The Local Government Association said high vaccine uptake could prevent infections and stop pressure being piled on the NHS. The childhood vaccination programme is continuing as normal while jabs given in school are being rescheduled. … Read more

Parents Turn to ‘Pods’ for School During Pandemic

Parents Turn to ‘Pods’ for School During Pandemic

Shauna Causey, Weekdays Micro-schools, Seattle. Lian Chang, parent, San Francisco. JPB Gerald, doctoral student who researches racism and white supremacy in education, Queens, NY. Shayla R. Griffin, PhD, co-founder, Justice Leaders Collaborative; author, Those Kids, Our Schools and Race Dialogues, Detroit. Andrew Lefkowits, host, Integrated Schools podcast, Denver. Marnie Weinstein, educational consultant, Washington, D.C. Integrated … Read more

COVID Has Most Parents Nervous About Kids Vaccines

COVID Has Most Parents Nervous About Kids Vaccines

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — With coronavirus cases climbing in the United States, many parents are wary of taking their kids in for vaccinations, new research finds. The survey of more than 700 parents by Orlando Health found that although 84% believe vaccines are necessary to … Read more