Learning from the Children
Learning from the Children

Author: Jacqueline Waldren

Publisher:

Published: 2014-09

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781782386759

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Children and youth, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds, are experiencing lifestyle choices their parents never imagined and contributing to the transformation of ideals, traditions, education and adult-child power dynamics. As a result of the advances in technology and media as well as the effects of globalization, the transmission of social and cultural practices from parents to children is changing. Based on a number of qualitative studies, this book offers insights into the lives of children and youth in Britain, Japan, Spain, Israel/Palestine, and Pakistan. Attention is focused on the child's perspective within the social-power dynamics involved in adult-child relations, which reveals the dilemmas of policy, planning and parenting in a changing world.

The Rights of the Child in a Changing World
The Rights of the Child in a Changing World

Author: Olga Cvejić Jančić

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-11-17

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 3319231898

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This book deals with the implementation of the rights of the child as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 21 countries from Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA. It gives an overview of the legal status of children regarding their most salient rights, such as the implementation of the best interest principle, the right of the child to know about of his/her origin, the right to be heard, to give medical consent, the right of the child in the field of employment, religious education of children, prohibition of physical punishment, protection of the child through deprivation of parental rights and in the case of inter-country adoption. In the last 25 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted, many States Parties to the Convention have made great efforts to pass legislation regulating the rights of the child, in their commitment to the improvement of the legal status of the child. However, is that enough for any child to live better, safer, and healthier? What are the practical effects of this international as well as many national instruments in the everyday life of children? Have there been any outcomes in terms of improvement of their status around the world, and improvement of the conditions under which they live, since the Convention entered into force? In tackling these questions, this work presents a comparative overview of the implementation of the Convention, and evaluates the results achieved.

Raising World Changers in a Changing World
Raising World Changers in a Changing World

Author: Kristen Welch

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1493414097

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Almost any parent you asked would tell you that they want their children to be happy, successful adults. But many of us forget (or never knew to begin with) that lasting personal joy is not necessarily found the way the world says it is--through reaching a certain socioeconomic status, having a certain job, buying a certain house, or having a certain amount in one's bank account. In fact, says Kristen Welch, popular blogger and author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, personal satisfaction comes not from grabbing onto things but from holding them with an open hand and, very often, giving them away. In this inspiring book, Welch shows parents how to discover for themselves and instill in their kids the profound joy that comes from sharing what we have been given--our time, our talents, and even what's in our wallets--with those who have less. Through powerful personal stories as well as stories from Scripture, Welch offers a tantalizing alternative to status quo parenting that has the power to impact not only our own families but the entire world. At the end of each chapter, one of the author's kids offers their perspective on what it's like to be raised as a world changer.

Honeycomb Kids
Honeycomb Kids

Author: Anna M. Campbell

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780980747508

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Honeycomb Kids is a parenting book for the 21st century.It takes an informed, clear-eyed and often funny look at the stark realities our children are confronting now (the power of advertising, instant gratification, poor nutrition, toxins, terrorism, etc.) and will confront in the coming years (global population growth, technology issues, resource depletion and more). Feeling daunted by these realities?Don't be! This book shows you how to nurture the timeless values and resilience your children will need. It's about raising contributors, not just consumers. It's about making the most of the day-to-day, while being prepared for the far away.One world. One humanity. One destiny. It can all start with one family: yours. Honeycomb Kids gives you the ideas and tools you need to parent with the future in mind. - Professor Tim FlanneryAnna Campbell's "honeycomb" is a metaphor for a context in which parents can raise resilient, capable, caring kids. Parents will find both honesty and inspiration. - Richard Heinberg, Author, The End of Growth; Senior Fellow, Post Carbon InstituteHoneycomb Kids provides an important and timely contribution to the 'collective wisdom' of modern day parents across the globe. It is unique in its approach and scope and full of practical suggestions. - Lenora Newcombe, President of Hunter Alliance for Childhood Inc.Sustainable lifestyles and families lead to real wealth. Use this book to help you start investing now. - David Wann, Author, Simple Prosperity

Being a Parent
Being a Parent

Author: Karl S. Bernhardt

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 1970-12-15

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1442633565

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During his thirty years with the Institute of Child Study of the University of Toronto the late Dr. Karl S. Bernhardt wrote hundreds of articles and gave hundreds of talks to parents on the best way to bring up children. His philosophy is based on a belief in the worth of the individual. He believed that the goal of child-rearing should be to develop a feeling of security in the individual, and the best way to develop this sense of security is with firm and consistent discipline. This volume brings together some of Dr. Bernhardt’s articles. It examines all aspects of child-rearing: the importance of the home and the family, and the influence on the child’s development exerted by both the home and the school. He describes the stages of child development, discipline problems, character education, the use of leisure time and the development of mental health. Written in a style which is simple and direct, this book is a guide for family living with a timely message for today’s parents.

Play Culture In A Changing World
Play Culture In A Changing World

Author: Kalliala, Marjatta

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 0335213413

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The cultural context in which children grow up has a powerful influence on the way they play. At a time of rapid change in post-industrial societies, childhood play is changing to reflect children’s experiences. Adults need to understand that children have their own play culture, which might be different from that of the adults’ own childhoods. Enlivened by the voices of young children engaged in contemporary play, this accessible book enables readers to re-evaluate the contribution of play in childhood. It explores the persistence of fundamental play themes alongside new variations on traditional themes, including: Competitions and games Games of chance and luck The world of make-believe ‘Dizzy play’ This book helps adults to be reflective and to encourage children’s play by understanding and valuing their play culture. It is important reading for early years students and practitioners.

Contemporary Issues in Family Studies
Contemporary Issues in Family Studies

Author: Angela Abela

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-10-02

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 1118321030

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This volume tackles key issues in the changing nature of family life from a global perspective, and is essential reading for those studying and working with families. Covers changes in couple relationships and the challenges these pose; parenting practices and their implications for child development; key contemporary global issues, such as migration, poverty, and the internet, and their impact on the family; and the role of the state in supporting family relationships Includes a stellar cast of international contributors such as Paul Amato and John Coleman, and contributions from leading experts based in North Africa, Japan, Australia and New Zealand Discusses topics such as cohabitation, divorce, single-parent households, same-sex partnerships, fertility, and domestic violence Links research and practice and provides policy recommendations at the end of each chapter

Raising Can-Do Kids
Raising Can-Do Kids

Author: Richard Rende PhD

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0399168974

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Advice for raising resourceful, resilient, and responsible children--based on the latest child development research. “Success” is a popular buzzword in discussions about children. But instead of prescribing what success looks like for kids, we should be making sure that they develop the skills they will need to become “doers”—people who proactively seek out what they want in life. Raising Can-Do Kids offers parents hands-on, proven ways to raise kids who embrace the uncertain and challenging adventure that is growing up.

Kids Who Are Changing the World
Kids Who Are Changing the World

Author: Sheila Sweeny Higginson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-02-12

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1534432167

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Meet the inventive kids who are coming up with ways to save the world in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!” Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world? Find out how kids are helping the environment, inventing incredible medical devices, aiding the homeless, designing apps so other kids won’t ever have to eat alone in the cafeteria, and more! Learn all about what they’ve come up with and how their ideas are changing lives in this story of four amazing kids everyone should meet! A special section at the back of the book includes extras such as biographies of famous young inventors and contemporary activists plus interesting ideas for other ways that kids can change the world. With the You Should Meet series, learning about amazing people has never been so much fun!