Children
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5 'slow TV' shows for overstimulated kids
The Week Recommends In an era of fast-paced content and short attention spans, the slow TV movement can be a boon to parents
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Roblox: new safety features leave kids 'at risk'
The Explainer Gaming platform loved by children has been plagued by explicit content and grooming
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Has World Book Day become a 'horror show'?
Talking Point Annual event to encourage children to read for pleasure is sore spot for parents under 'growing pressure' to create character costumes
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is it time to ban smacking in England?
Today's Big Question Experts call for total ban on 'Victorian' punishment but the government yet to act
By Abby Wilson Published
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Why does Elon Musk take his son everywhere?
Talking Point With his four-year-old 'emotional support human' by his side, what message is the world's richest man sending?
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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5 cases of children being raised by animals
The Explainer True stories of feral children
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Pros and cons of school uniform
Pros and Cons Government plans to ease costs for parents with new rules on branded uniform
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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What are the rules about homeschooling – and how are they changing?
The Explainer Additional safeguards planned for the most vulnerable children, prompted by the killing of Sara Sharif
By The Week UK Published
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Australia proposes social media ban before age 16
Speed Read Australia proposes social media ban before age 16
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Week Junior Book Festival is coming soon!
The Week Junior Book Festival 2024 is the perfect way to inspire and entertain kids this half-term.
By The Week Junior Published
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States sue TikTok over children's mental health
Speed Read The lawsuit was filed by 13 states and Washington, D.C.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of giving your kid an allowance
The Explainer The practice can teach children important lessons about managing their money
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The row over UK maternity pay
Talking Points Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch implied that taxpayer-funded benefit was 'excessive' and called for 'greater responsibility'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Instagram rolls out teen accounts with new limits
Speed Read After facing pushback over child safety, Meta announced that all users under 18 will have their Instagram accounts modified
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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