RE: [ozmidwifery] Superbrats - on tonight

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

The only thing that I cringed at with the attachment parenting was the was she attacked the parents who admitted that they chose to smack – this is only bridging a bigger gap and it could have been said better… not saying I am defending the smacking, I don’t agree or do it either, but we’re all about informing them about better ways to do things, not making them bitter about the other side. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Helen and Graham Sent: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 8:59 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Superbrats - on tonight   Have just finished watching Superbrats.  What struck me was the calm behaviour of the children belonging to the "attachment parenting" advocates.  I am probably biased but I couldn't help but notice their contentment when the cameraperson wasfocused on them.   Helen   From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 11:14 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Superbrats - on tonight   Just an FYI – sorry if not appropriate.   SUPERBRATS Are we bringing up a generation of brats? Have today’s parents lost the plot? Some parents are ready to admit they lose control of their children as soon as they’re toddlers. The result can be spoilt, self centred, unruly kids. Kids who grow up ill-equipped to deal with the discipline of school. Do we live in a world where parents have to turn to television’s ‘Supernanny’ to find out how to bring up their children? Recent studies at the University of Queensland reveal almost a third of parents have sought professional help for their child’s behavioural or emotional problems. Over fifty percent of parents report high stress levels. Professor Matt Sanders, a leading expert in parenting, says we are producing ‘me me children’ who can’t cope with disappointments. The reasons include over-worked parents, family breakdown, and confusion about the best way to bring up kids. Not everyone agrees. The optimists claim today’s kids are much happier than the ‘seen-but-not-heard’ generations. Others are horrified at the tough methods of the Supernanny and her followers, arguing the discipline of the ‘naughty corner’ damages children. On this week’s INSIGHT, we bring parents together with professionals who reckon they know how best to raise tomorrow’s generation. “SUPERBRATS” will be broadcast on TUESDAY MAY 23RD at 7.30pm on SBS. Repeated on FRIDAY at 1pm at MONDAY at 2pm.     Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support   __________ NOD32 1.1553 (20060522) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com