Parent – THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO

Respect Dies When ‘No’ Stops Meaning No

Respect started disappearing the exact moment teachers lost authority to say no, and kids learned there were no real consequences. The behavioural collapse lines up almost perfectly with the moment teachers stopped being allowed to enforce a hard “no”. Once kids realised there were no teeth behind the rules, the whole system sagged. Respect didn’tContinue reading “Respect Dies When ‘No’ Stops Meaning No”

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Care Leavers Hit 18 And Fall Off A Cliff

Care leavers are dying young because the system drops them the moment they turn 18 — a “care cliff” that leaves teenagers suddenly alone, unsupported, and unsafe. Chloe Pomfret’s story is one of those moments that stops you cold: a 16‑year‑old, suicidal and homeless, taken to A&E by her teachers — and told to goContinue reading “Care Leavers Hit 18 And Fall Off A Cliff”

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Playdate Cancelled After Daughter Refused To Do Chores

A MUM has been slammed for cancelling her daughter’s playdate so she can catch up with chores. Ruth, from Mexico, took to social media, claiming it was important kids don’t ‘do whatever the hell they want.’ Emma, her nine-year-old daughter, is seen in the video unhappily folding her clothing while her mother records her. InContinue reading “Playdate Cancelled After Daughter Refused To Do Chores”