Call me father, not the old man

Article Abstract:

People who become a parent again in middle age may realize that they spent very little time with their older children, as these children were born at a time when their parents had considerable financial worries and were trying to establish their career. Becoming a parent again later on can often mean that you have more time to spend with your children. Those who find themselves in this position can often be more mentally alert and fitter than their contemporaries who do not have young children. However, experts warn that parenthood late in life can in fact bring some emotional problems.

Psychological aspects, Aged parents, Elderly parents

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Forget the games, where's my party bag?

Article Abstract:

Party bags, which originated in the US, taking the place of prizes for winning games, have become a custom in the UK, which parents follow because other parents do so. Bags tend to contain cheap gifts and sweets which are not appreciated, yet parents are made to feel mean if they do not wish to follow the trend. Even Susie Burrows, who runs 'It's My Party', a specialist store, which supplies party bags, ranging from 0.75 pounds sterling to 4.50 pounds sterling, is understanding about the position of parents.

Equipment and supplies, Ethical aspects, Gifts, Children's parties

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Vouching for the nursery

Article Abstract:

The UK Conservative party may find that its nursery voucher scheme is not as popular with voters as it had originally anticipated. The vouchers, which are worth a notional 1,100 pounds sterling a year, have been testing in a pilot scheme, the results of which indicate that most voters will not see a direct financial benefit. In some areas, vouchers will not resolve the problem of severe shortages of nursery places, while in others local education authorities already provide nursery places in any case.

College admissions, Nursery schools

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