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Girl hit by flying toilet

Portaloo accident threatens life of US teen. Read More

No skipping school for Bieber fans

The WCED has warned pupils against bunking school for the upcoming Justin Bieber concert. Read More

Heartbreaking pic of bomb victim

8-year-old boy killed in bomb blast holds sign saying ‘no more hurting people’. Read More

Ban pointy food!

British school bans 'dangerous' flapjacks after pupil's food fight injury. Read More

Check your child’s phone!

British childcare expert says parents SHOULD check their kids’ texts. Read More

'Do I work too much?'

Are you afraid that you don't spend enough time with your child? This single mom puts things into perspective. Read More

Bad parenting to blame for child killings

Are parents to blame for their adult kids actions? Read More

16 Days of Activism

For every woman and child violently abused, there's an abuser. Read More

Legalise 'virtual' child porn?

Dutch sexologists propose legalising virtual child porn to help stop paedophiles. Read More

Cure ADD with spoon bending

Can ADD be cured with alternative treatments? Read More

Terrified kids see wrong movie

Kids run screaming from cinema as horror movie gets screened in error. Read More

Q&A With Our Experts

Q My son has been kept back in Grade 1-Reason given "not confident enough". Now in Grade 3, his teachers approached us and said that he is still not confident and he does not participate so much in class. Also his handwriting is not up to scratch. But as we reviewed his books, there are some days that his handwriting is perfect. He has been referred to the school's remedial teacher for assessment. She tested him and said that his reading is perfect, but he does not comprehend what he’s reading. Also his math skills -for example he would count in two's from 96 to 106 perfectly then jumps to 105. Is there a logically explanation for him doing that? I have a problem with the fact that my son is an introverted person when it comes to being in a group as I am the same. I feel that there is too much emphasis on him being not confident enough. He definitely knows the work, because we gave him a genuine test, left him alone in the room and he finished it perfectly. I really need answers and help. Please advise.
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