Category: Parental Rights/ Parenting
Congress Is Quietly Passing an Anti-Family Housing Bill
Lawmakers could push back, in the conferencing process between the House and Senate, with a few small modifications to the “ROAD to Housing Act.” Or, they could leave the draft text as it is now and continue the trend whereby American cities are transformed a bit more every year into forests of skyscrapers where the sounds of children are rarely heard.
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“Surrogacy Is Not A Form Of Care”—ECR MEP Laurence Trochu
The fact that this debate is taking place is already a big step forward. We are parliamentarians, let’s talk about this very important subject. I expect it to raise awareness of the reality of the issues we face on this subject; of the reality of the daily lives of women whose wombs are exploited; of the reality of the trauma caused to children who are torn from those who carried them. If this reality is addressed without complacency and without lies, it will have consequences, and why not a resolution? In any case, that is my goal.
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Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
NEW YORK — Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
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Study looks at impact of screen time on school test scores
SALT LAKE CITY — Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an inverse relationship between screen time when young and academic achievement later.
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The 4 Stages of Father Inclusion: A Roadmap for Human Service Organizations
At National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI), we believe every child deserves the love, guidance, and presence of a committed dad. Yet too often, programs and services—even those designed for families—default to a mother-centric model. That leaves dads overlooked, under-engaged, and under-supported.
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60-90% of Babies With Down Syndrome in the US are Killed in Abortions
It is perfectly fitting that Down Syndrome Awareness Month coincides with Respect Life Month every October. Our brothers and sisters with Down syndrome can teach us many lessons about life.
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Sweden’s War on Parents
Social services took Daniel and Bianca Samson’s two young daughters and accused the parents of being “religious extremists.” Now, they are fighting to bring their girls home.
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‘Put people first’: Funds dwindle for critical nutrition programs like WIC
As the shutdown continues, federal government programs that support the least among us are sounding the alarm. They say no money means that aid will simply dry up.
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Back to the Basics Is the Key to Teaching Our Children to Read
Between 1900 and 1950, literacy among Americans 14 years and older rose dramatically. The 1950 Census found that illiteracy was below 3% in two-thirds of the states and below 10% in all states. These studies defined illiteracy as a complete inability to read English or any other language. Seventy-five years later, that definition has changed a bit, but literacy in our country is growing worse.
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Ten Great Reasons to Have Another Child
Not sure if you should have another baby? These 10 compelling reasons will show you why growing your family is a great choice not only for you, but for the world.
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Court Dismisses Abortion Group’s Lawsuit to Overturn Missouri’s Parental Consent Law
In a decisive victory for life, parental rights, and the rule of law, a Missouri court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a radical abortion group that sought to overturn the state’s commonsense parental consent law. This is a major win for Missouri families – and for the ACLJ, which filed a legal brief in this case defending the right of parents to be involved in their children’s most serious life decisions.
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Pregnant Teen’s Brother Shot and Killed While Trying to Protect Her from Boyfriend
A 20-year-old Wisconsin man has died after family members say he was shot attempting to protect his 17-year-old pregnant sister from her violent boyfriend. The teen mother and her child survived and are hospitalized.
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