New research by Francisco Perales, Ella Kuskoff, Michael Flood and Tania King, shows how young men ‘copy’ their fathers’ masculinity Today’s men express their maleness in different ways. Some adhere to more traditional models of masculinity, characterised by beliefs in male superiority and endorsement of risky...
Kylie Ladd wonders why it’s assumed that women do all the caring in society. When my second child, a daughter, was born, I received lots of cards and messages. All proffered congratulations on Cameron’s safe arrival; some jokingly commended us on having managed ‘a pigeon pair’...
Calling all parents with young movie enthusiasts! Flicks, the ultimate movie, cinema, and streaming guide, has teamed up with Children and Media Australia (CMA), the leading advocate for children's digital and screen media interests. Together, they're revolutionizing the way you find suitable movies for your little...
With the rise in violence generally, there has been a continued call to crack down on violent video games and television. However, the Media watchdog seems to be missing breaches of the Codes. The Australian Ad Standards Panel recently received complaints about scary advertisements for two...
My child has a cough, so what’s wrong with using cough syrup? Caution is needed, writes Rose Cairns As winter approaches, many parents will be bracing for the cold and flu season. Young children typically get at least six colds a year. In previous generations, parents might...
Christine Grové and Alexandra Marinucci have looked at some steps that might help parents. School attendance levels in Australia are a massive issue according to Education Minister Jason Clare. As he told reporters last week, he hopes to talk to state colleagues about the issue at a...
And what should parents do about it? Ask Natalie Gately and Shane Rogers When children steal, naturally, parents can be very concerned. They might wonder if they’ve taught their child correctly, whether it’s just a phase or whether they’re going to have a young offender...
In Australia, the corporal punishment of children is legal, writes Sophie Havighurst. Parents can still wash their child's mouth out with soap. In all states and territories, parents or carers are permitted to punish children using physical force with the intent to cause some degree of...
Marc Cheong, looks at 4 ways to take control of social media algorithms and get the content you actually want Whether it’s Facebook’s News Feed or TikTok’s For You page, social media algorithms are constantly making behind-the-scenes decisions to boost certain content – giving rise to...
The Australian government recently released its federal budget (2023), and a group called Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) has responded to it. They are happy to see new funding for smart, long-term energy solutions that will help households and social housing reduce their costs....
