Opposing Views - parenting

NEWS:Parents Join Children in Battle Against Homework-Kids Too Busy?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:29:40 -0600

By Opposing Views Editorial Staff - To Protect and Serve Opposing Views

Think back to grade school . If you were like most kids , you hated homework more than vegetables ...

NEWS:Georgia H.S. Teacher Accused of Putting "Hit" on His Student

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:27 -0600

By Opposing Views Editorial Staff - To Protect and Serve Opposing Views

A high school teacher in Georgia found himself behind bars recently, accused of putting a "hit" ...

NEWS:Should Medical Marijuana Be Used to Treat Kids With Autism?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:22 -0600

By Opposing Views Editorial Staff - To Protect and Serve Opposing Views

With more and more children being diagnosed with autism , a search for a treatment is moving past ...

NEWS:Single Mom Soldier Refuses Deployment, Faces Court Martial

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:12:52 -0600

By Opposing Views Editorial Staff - To Protect and Serve Opposing Views

A single mother , who happens to be a U.S. Army soldier, is under arrest in Georgia, after ...

OPINION:Congress Looks Into China's One-Child Policy

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:55:25 -0600

By Baptist Press - News With a Christian Perspective

WASHINGTON -- Congress heard testimony Nov. 10 regarding China's one-child policy, which employs ...

NEWS:5th Grade Boy Won't Stand for Pledge Until Gays Get Equal Rights

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:11 -0600

By Opposing Views Editorial Staff - To Protect and Serve Opposing Views

A fifth grade boy in Arkansas has chosen not to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance until gays ...

How Should You Discipline Your Child?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:47:19 -0500

Disciplining your child is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Of course you want to correct negative behaviors in the most productive way possible, but sometimes the words “military school” can sound pretty tempting. How can you be sure the way you discipline your child will produce a happy and healthy adult?

Experts on the "Avoid Punishment" side:

Jane Nelsen

Experts on the "Never Smack a Child" side:

Dan Roberts

Experts on the "Use Positive Discipline " side:

Betty Bardige

Experts on the "Boundaries & High Expectations" side:

Suzanne Venker

Experts on the "Build Your Toolbox" side:

Nicki Heskin

Is ADHD/ADD Overdiagnosed in America?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:47:05 -0500

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, five percent of American children have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, prompting thousands of children to take medications like Ritalin and Adderall. Some parents and health professionals worry that we’re too quickly diagnosing our youngest patients, but for others a diagnosis has provided much needed help for their struggling children. Has the boom in ADD/ADHD made our children healthier, or only over-medicated them?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

Fred Baughman, MD

Experts on the "No" side:

Eileen Bailey

Are Children with Same Sex Parents at a Disadvantage?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:41 -0500

More than 100,000 children are adopted each year in the United States. Increasingly, these adoptions are being made by same-sex couples, raising questions about whether a child’s best interests can be served by same-sex parents. Are traditional homes still the best way to go, or are kids just as well-suited as part of a non-nuclear family?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

Focus on the Family

Experts on the "No" side:

James E. Crawford, MD, FAAP

Should Schools Require That Children Be Vaccinated?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:41 -0500

Hepatitis, Diphtheria, Rubella...Each year millions of children are vaccinated in order to prevent potentially fatal illnesses like these. But should schools be able to mandate vaccines? Some parents see them as vital lifesavers, but others fear serious or perhaps even debilitating risks. How much authority should schools have in determining your child’s health?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

Experts on the "No" side:

ThinkTwice Global Vaccine Institute

Are Homeschooled Kids at a Disadvantage?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:44:10 -0500

Each year more than a million children are homeschooled in the United States, and that number is steadily growing. While some parents believe homeschooling is an ideal situation, others fear that a student's education can be severely hindered in such an environment. When making a decision about your child's education, which is the more reasonable school of thought?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

California Federation of Teachers

Experts on the "No" side:

HomeSchool Association of California
Ann Zeise

Is Spanking an Acceptable Form of Discipline?

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:15:01 -0600

You have probably heard the expression, "Spare the rod, spoil the child." Do you agree with it? Perhaps you were spanked as a kid. Was it appropriate? Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative. Where do we draw the line when it comes to disciplining our children?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

Anonymous Expert

Experts on the "No" side:

Center for Effective Discipline
Center for Nonviolent Education and Parenting