Children

In the Spotlight Increase in single men applying to become parents via surrogacy or adoption reflects wider societal shifts, but scepticism and stigma remain

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 23 April 26

The Explainer The FBI has urged parents to be vigilant

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 16 April 26

Speed Read The jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million in damages

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 25 March 26

Today’s Big Question Government announces plans to modernise ‘broken’ system and recruit more carers, but fostering remains unevenly paid and highly stressful

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 17 February 26

Talking Point Under-12s ban on premium commuter train carriages in France sparks backlash across the political divide

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 28 January 26

the week recomends The best kids’ movies can make anything from the apocalypse to alien invasions seem like good, wholesome fun

By David Faris Published 27 January 26

Talking Point Australia is leading the charge in banning social media for people under 16 — but there is lingering doubt as to the efficacy of such laws

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 16 January 26

The Explainer The free child care will be offered to thousands of families in the city

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 15 January 26

Speed Read In a widely condemned move, the CDC will now recommend that children get vaccinated against 11 communicable diseases, not 17

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 January 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 5 January 26

Under the Radar Chatbots have become places where children ‘talk about violence, explore romantic or sexual roleplay, and seek advice when no adult is watching’

By The Week UK Published 2 January 26

Under the radar Poor funding is the culprit

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 22 December 25