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Proposed Scotland law could make anorexic teens eligible for assisted suicide

Experts are warning that as written, a proposal to legalize assisted death in. Scotland could allow for anorexic teenagers to qualify to legally kill themselves.
Scotland’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) bill, which is currently being considered by lawmakers, would allow those who are terminally ill to request assisted suicide drugs so that they may end their lives. However, some are saying that the proposal’s language is too broad and will allow a wide range of conditions to fall under the “terminal” definition.

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The Unexpected Pitfalls of Teasing in Your Family

A lot of families enjoy teasing each other. But parents need to be aware of the risks because children can easily confuse teasing with criticism. Or teasing behavior may actually mask underlying motives of wanting attention, selfishness, or a power-play to make someone feel less valuable. Playful teasing may be okay as long as it’s balanced with genuine love, humility, and lots of encouragement.

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