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Kids as Parents - Radio Interview

Added 06 March 2009

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Britain was shocked recently to learn that a 13-year-old boy and 15 year-old girl have become parents.

The birth of their daughter Maisie and the attitudes of family members have raised important questions about the role of parents in teaching values, and the strength of the family in Britain today.

In a thought-provoking interview on England's Cross Rhythms radio, Mal Fletcher looked at some of the key issues to arise from this story.

What role does the media play in situations like this? Is celebrity culture involved? Will other teens follow suit?

Click here to stream/download this important podcast.

(Click here to read Mal's Social Comment piece on this story.)

Keywords: baby maisie | children as parents

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Your site is slick and very thought provoking.
Roger, UK

EDGES is a good show that provides lots of interesting thoughts on major everyday topics.
New Zealand

Great article, Mal! I placed a link to it on my blog today and have had very positive feedback from people who have read it.
Mark Connor, Australia

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