by John | Sep 13, 2011 | Australian commentary
LET’S end this obsession that traditional mum-and-dad parenting is best for children. Single parents and same-sex couples also raise happy, contented kids. Single parents and same-sex couples also raise happy, contented kids. It’s time to fight back for...
by John | Sep 8, 2011 | Australian commentary
My daughter is nearly four. Last night she excitedly asked us, “Mums, did you get married before I was born?” We side glanced each other and felt a little piece of ourselves die inside. We knew this time would come, but we didn’t think it would come this soon or with...
by John | Sep 8, 2011 | Australian commentary
The statistics are shocking. One in four Aussie teenagers between the ages of 16-24 suffers from a mental or behavioural disorder; 6500 children are using anti-depressants. And that’s just a snapshot of the For Kids’ Sake study. But the study, commissioned by The...
by John | Sep 7, 2011 | Australian commentary
All families need to be treated equally, for the sake of the children. THE Convention on the Rights of the Child is a treaty that enjoys almost universal support, having been ratified by 193 countries, including Australia. It provides that in all actions concerning...
by John | Sep 6, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates say that a report released today claiming children benefit from having married parents strengthens the case for same-sex marriage. The report, “For Kids’ Sake”, by Professor Patrick Parkinson from Sydney University Law...
