Archive for May, 2010
Life is not a precursor to death – The smoking debate continues
The smoking debate has taken another focus, this time centred on a TV commercial designed to portray what a child loses if their parent dies as a result of smoking. The commercial in question centres around a boy who loses his mum at a train station with the reflection focused on losing the boys mum for a few minutes compared to losing her for life. In the commercial the boy is realistically upset at losing his mum in a crowded train station.
May 28, 2010
Tags: life, meaning of life, quit smoking, smoking Posted in: Society 
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Freedom concepts – Being free to be free
The idea and concept of freedom has been expressed in many ways by many cultures. The democratic concept of freedom is probably the most talked about. The concept of being free and holding onto our freedom is right and powerful…
May 19, 2010
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Sifting through Education – 3 areas needing change
It has been said “…Parents have the right to require that their children be taught in an atmosphere that reflects their values…”. Unfortunately, in deliverance this is wrong. Ask your school principal to change your child’s Education to reflect your family values and you will be quickly told why your values are wrong.
May 17, 2010
Tags: Autonomy, Education, family values, special needs kids Posted in: Education System No Comments
Change in Government – 5 Positive reasons for change
I heard a story once about a dog that would sit on the same step of his owner’s porch for years. Day in day out he would sit on the same step. Over the years the step wore out and nails and splinters started showing through the boards. The dog however would continue to sit on the same step, even though on occasion he would moan and yelp as a splinter dug into him or a nail scratched him…
May 15, 2010
Tags: federal government, government, levels of government, Politics, state government Posted in: Politics No Comments
5 Good Reasons to enrol Special Needs Children in Mainstream School
Although Special needs children receive the specialised support they require there are several powerful reasons these Special Needs services to be provided in a mainstream setting.
May 10, 2010
Tags: disability, Education, special needs kids Posted in: Education System No Comments
Tiers in Government – No Need to Cry About it!
A recent forum conversation planted a seed and sparked an Internal debate within me about Governments, Change and Politics.
Governments in most parts of the world follow a 3 Tier system. Federal, State and Local Government divisions are generally found around the world…
May 7, 2010
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Educating Special Needs Children in Mainstream Schools
The concept of institutionalised care and education is almost a thing of the past. Though some circles still feel special needs kids and adults do not have a place in mainstream society, thankfully these groups are diminishing as the decades roll on.
May 4, 2010
Tags: disability, Education, Special needs, special schools Posted in: Education System No Comments
