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...1980s, many mothers entered the workforce full time; the trend was an economic boon, but it also created problems. For hours after school, kids languished at home alone or entered overcrowded programs. Unlike earlier generations, parents now tend to have fewer kids and more modern conveniences. We have the freedom to rebel against the '80s era and be more involved. Overparenting may be on the decline partly because of economics and not strictly a philosophical backlash...
Gibbs cites the explosion of parenting websites as "among the most powerful weapons" in the war against overparenting. But we'll never restore children's right to play until the legal system protects the freedom to let kids take the normal risks of childhood. Until then, out of fear of litigation, recess will continue to be banned at schools across the country, park officials will remove jungle gyms that might attract a child over 5 and parents will feel a legal need to hover on playdates...
...style of play is very important to us,” Amaker said regarding the Crimson’s highlights. “Not just the dunks, but the brand, the movement, the freedom, the structure...That’s hopefully something that can draw other people to want to watch our kids perform and compete...
...been on the run from late 2007 until this April when they came to Menik Farm. They had two children along the way, the younger one born two months ago inside the camp. "I feel like I have been reborn," Dharmeswaran says. He is visibly relieved, but his freedom is not total. Those who leave the camps will have to return within the time period they indicated before going, and they must give details of where they are staying to camp administrators. Dharmeshwaran went to Vavuniya to find a temporary job. "I can earn some money when I get back...
...Still, the relaxing of restrictions begins to address the human rights issues raised by human rights groups, aid agencies and other countries. United Nations Humanitarian head John Holmes, who visited Menik Farm and a resettlement area last month, called the lack of freedom of movement a "fundamental concern." Two days after Holmes left Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced that restrictions in the camps would be eased. The European Union has indicated that the treatment of those in the camps could sway a decision on whether to extend a crucial trade concession later this month. (Read...