http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/2814572/Violence-blamed-on-removal-of-corporal-punishment NZPA Last updated 11:18 29/08/2009 A big increase in the number of primary school children suspended for violent acts is being blamed on the removal of corporal punishment in schools. Figures from the Ministry of Education show a 88 per cent increase in suspensions of eight-year-olds from 2000 to…
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The Referendum – Where to now?
Great Referendum results! Here are two excellent links with suggestions as to where to now. Larry Baldock: The way Forward http://familyintegrity.org.nz/2009/they-did-not-drown-out-the-voice-of-the-people-so-what-now-2/ and http://familyintegrity.org.nz/2009/referendumsection-59-the-way-forward/ Read other press releases http://familyintegrity.org.nz/ Here’s what we think needs to happen: until this issue is dead and buried, we need to continue to lobby and stir…
School Bullying Expected Outcome of Social Agenda
MEDIA RELEASE 16 March 2009 School Bullying Expected Outcome of Social Agenda Family First NZ says that concerns about school bullying are a simple result of the culture we have experimented with, which includes children’s rights, media standards, undermining the role of parents, and removing consequences. “Why are we surprised…
Schools Failing To Tackle Violence
MEDIA RELEASE 13 November 2008 Schools Failing To Tackle Violence Family First NZ says that schools are being forced to turn a ‘blind eye’ to increasingly unacceptable behaviour and violence because of a drive by the Ministry of Education to reduce the numbers of suspensions and expulsions. The comments follow…
Test of Democracy In Parliament Today
MEDIA RELEASE 27 August 2008 Test of Democracy In Parliament Today Family First NZ says that there will be a test in Parliament today of whether NZ is a democracy that represents the voice of New Zealanders. Independent MP Gordon Copeland is seeking the leave of the House for a…