Smoking, drinking, sex and drugs have been named among reasons why British children are ranked almost bottom of a European table of wellbeing. The Netherlands came top while only Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania and Malta ranked lower than the UK, which came in at 24th out of 29. The report, conducted by researchers at YorkContinue reading “UK kids amongst worst in Europe for wellbeing”
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Drug Helpline Gives Teens Wrong Advice
The Government’s drugs helpline is telling 13-year-olds that cannabis is less harmful than alcohol, it has been revealed. When a reporter rang the FRANK helpline posing as a teenager who was worried about the consequences of taking an ecstasy tablet, the adviser said “take a half of one and see how you go and ifContinue reading “Drug Helpline Gives Teens Wrong Advice”
Christianity slated on Corrie Easter special
Dozens of viewers have complained to the television regulator after an episode of Coronation Street, broadcast on Easter Sunday, featured a string of outbursts against Christianity. The popular TV soap’s Easter special featured a series of outspoken attacks on the Christian faith by veteran character Ken Barlow. Barlow, played by actor Bill Roach, accused ChristianContinue reading “Christianity slated on Corrie Easter special”
Teens to analyse lads’ mags as part of GCSE
GCSE pupils could be analysing sexually explicit lads’ mags as part of a Media Studies course, it has emerged. Teens could compare the ‘style and tone’ of magazines such as Nuts, FHM and Zoo, notorious for displaying semi-naked women on their covers. The latest edition of Zoo features “Britain’s sexiest blondes – 14 topless pagesContinue reading “Teens to analyse lads’ mags as part of GCSE”
Parents face prosecution over gay lessons protest
Christian and Muslim parents in London who kept their primary school children away from controversial lessons promoting homosexuality could now face legal action by the local council. The lessons – part of LGBT History Month – used books such as King and King, promoted by homosexual rights activists to help teach children about homosexual relationships.Continue reading “Parents face prosecution over gay lessons protest”
Kids act out ‘Romeo and Julian’ in gay school play
Children as young as 14 have performed a gay version of Shakespeare’s famous love story, dubbed ‘Romeo and Julian’, at a school in London. The play, which has been criticised in Parliament as mind blowing political correctness, also switched Romeo’s best friend Mercutio and his cousin Benvolio to female characters. It was performed last monthContinue reading “Kids act out ‘Romeo and Julian’ in gay school play”
Don’t tell children right from wrong, parents told by government
The Government has told parents to discuss sex with their children without “trying to convince them” of what is right and wrong. Should the Government tell parents not to pass on values? The Christian Institute’s Simon Calvert discusses the issue on BBC Three Counties Radio. The advice comes in a new booklet, called Talking toContinue reading “Don’t tell children right from wrong, parents told by government”
Bibles put out of reach in Libraries
Government-backed guidance has told librarians to store Bibles and other religious texts on the top shelf in order to avoid offending Muslims. The guidance suggests moving all religious texts to the top shelf because of the Muslim belief that the Koran should not be kept among ‘common things’. But critics argue that Christians do notContinue reading “Bibles put out of reach in Libraries”
Christian carer struck off after Muslim girl converts
A Christian foster carer has been struck off because she allowed a Muslim child in her care to convert to Christianity. The girl, in her late teens, was interested in exploring Christianity before she was placed with the foster carer. But when the girl decided she wanted to be baptised, council officials said her carerContinue reading “Christian carer struck off after Muslim girl converts”
Teacher scolds girl, 5, for talking about Jesus
A five-year-old girl from Devon was left in tears after her teacher reprimanded her for talking about Jesus in class – and her mummy could be facing the sack. The girl’s mother, who works part-time at the school, is being investigated by governors because she emailed friends at church asking them to pray about herContinue reading “Teacher scolds girl, 5, for talking about Jesus”
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