|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Apparently there is a new law pending in Sweden to make homeschooling totally illegal. The Home educators in Sweden have started two Petitions to help in their fight to be able to keep home educating their children. One Petition is for those in Sweden the other (this link) is for those outside of Sweden:
“I suppose it is because nearly all children go to school nowadays, and have things Agatha Christie
Anti-Smacking Referendum ‘09 ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED
So GET THE WORD OUT on what this Referendum is all about. There’s no copyright – we won’t sue you for plagiarism! GO FOR YOUR LIFE!! But especially – encourage people to vote! We can also make the videos available to show to your group including Simon Barnett, Referendum proposer Sheryl Savill and Maori Child Advocate Bev Adair – simply email us admin@familyfirst.org.nz for the files There’s also a blog, we’re on Twitter, and a group of supporters have started a Facebook group You may also see our Billboard campaign underway also.
IT’S ALL GO! You may even like to financially support the VoteNO campaign!! But at the end of the day, the Referendum is about you having the opportunity to have YOUR say! Help send a strong message to the politicians that they simply cannot ignore.
Bob McCoskrie
FROM: Open Parachute blog http://openparachute.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/nz-blog-ranks-june-09/
For more information about these ratings check out the link above at Open Parachute.. KiwiSmithFamily is rated in the 101-150 blogs in New Zealand.
201 – 370 (Check out the link at the top of this post to see theses rates and more…) Email correspondence released today confirms the Prime Minister John Key turned down an offer to call off the referendum and save taxpayers money. “It seems that the same man who rushed to make a compromise deal with Helen Clark and Sue Bradford in 2007 is no longer interested in finding sensible solutions,” said Mr Baldock On April 18th, 2007 John Key’s reported position was very clear when he said, “If Labour really believes that ‘light smacking for the purposes of correction’ will not be outlawed, then they need to explain that. But no matter how you read this bill in its present form it will be illegal to ‘lightly smack for the purposes of correction’. Last week, after fudging on the question for more than 4 years, Sue Bradford herself finally admitted on National Radio that every parent who uses a light smack or any reasonable force for the purpose of correction was now a criminal in this country, regardless of whether they are eventually prosecuted or not! John Key then went on to say, “The way to send a strong message on child abuse is to make the law clear and precise and then to police it strongly and vigilantly. This bill as it stands does the opposite. For me, a result that sees the criminalisation of parents for a light smack is simply not on the table.” In May 2007 the whole nation was shocked by the news that John Key was willing to suddenly change the National party’s position on the anti-smacking law and strike a compromise deal with Helen Clark and Sue Bradford. I recall John Key explaining his actions then on the basis that the Anti-smacking law was a bad law, but since the Government had the numbers to pass it anyway, he felt responsible to do what he could to minimise the harm the law could cause to parents and families all over the country. Now that he has the power to amend the ‘bad law’ he seems to have completely changed his position and thinks his amendment has made it into a ‘good law’. In the email reply to my offer, Wayne Eagleson wrote, “As the Prime Minister has indicated publicly on a number of occasions, the government is of the view that the current law is working.” Perhaps the Prime Minister would take the time to explain to Glenn Groves who was recently convicted of assaulting his 7 year old son for nothing more serious than shoving him in the back, how well his amendment to the ‘bad law’ is working. My proposed amendments as outlined in the attached correspondence (posted below) would remove the criminalisation of good parents,” said Mr Baldock. Ends Contact
Proposal to withdraw the referendum
From: Larry Baldock The Prime Minister, Dear Prime Minister, Delete the following sub clauses from the amended Sec 59, In this way, the criminalisation of parents who use some reasonable force to correct and train their children would be removed, whilst the other clarifications in Subsection (1) of the permissible use of reasonable force would remain. I would be happy to discuss these proposals with your officials and act promptly to call off the referendum and save the hard-earned money of the taxpayers of New Zealand. Yours sincerely, ““““““““““““““““““` On 18/06/09 11:45 AM, “Wayne Eagleson (MIN)” <Wayne.Eagleson@parliament.govt.nz> wrote: Dear Larry, The Prime Minister has asked me to reply on his behalf to your email regarding the s59 referendum. As the Prime Minister has indicated publicly on a number of occasions, the government is of the view that the current law is working. On that basis, the Prime Minister does not support your proposed changes to the law. With respect to the issue of the cost of the referendum, the Prime Minister said in the House yesterday that while he was concerned at having to spend $9 million, with a legal process having triggered the referendum it would be followed through on. Thank you for writing to the Prime Minister on this issue. Yours sincerely, Living, Laughing and Learning Conference with Diana Waring September 11th and 12th, 2009 Venue: Hornby Presbyterian Community Church, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby Christchurch Friday night Registration, Curriculum sales & family tables for second hand resources will be open from 5.30pm 6pm Family fun – music, drama and laughs 6.45pm Keynote session with Diana for the whole family; Unlocking the Mysteries of the Middle Ages 8.30pm The Ultimate Family supper (Sales tables will remain open until 9.30pm)
Saturday 8.30am Registration 9am – The Well-Kept Secret of a Biblical Education (this session has a Christian focus) 10.15 Am tea 10.30 - Beyond Survival 12-1pm Lunch 1 pm Workshop options (choose 1 out of 4) 1. Diana and Bill – Making the most of teen years at home. Encouraging session for teens 2. Barbara Smith – Avoiding Burnout. Strategies to identify and overcome burnout. 3. Lennie Harrison – Early Reading and Writing Skills. A practical session aimed at 4-8yrs. 4. Linda Gage – Character Training. Focussing on the heart and mind while they learn and grow. 2.15pm Workshop options (choose 1 out of 4) 1. Bill Waring – The Homeschool Principal; an encouraging discussion time for Dads 2. Barbara Smith and Ngaire Allan – Preparing for an ERO review; putting your best foot forward. 3. Lennie Harrison – Meat for Teenagers (directed at parents only, and Christian content) 4. Linda Gage – Time Management. Practical tips for balancing the house, the family, life and everything else. 3.30pm afternoon tea 3.45pm Final keynote session with Diana Actively ENGAGE Learning & Actually ENJOY Learning! 5.15 pm End of conference. Book stalls remain open until 6pm *Please bring a contribution for morning/afternoon tea if you are attending on Saturday. *Creche will be provided for children 3 and under only. A parent’s room with sound from the auditorium is available for mum’s with babies. * No children’s programme will be available but quiet children over 12 are welcome to attend sessions. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. http://www.aheconference.org.nz/ Diana Waring is coming to Auckland! |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Copyright © 2009 Home Education Foundation - All Rights Reserved |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recent Comments