NZ Herald 19 June 2019 Family First Comment: Lawyers prosecuting Lewis in 2016 said his decision to take marijuana before getting behind the wheel had “the direct consequence” of taking another …
NZ third worst among wealthy countries for mums’ paid parental leave
Stuff co.nz 17 June 2019 Family First Comment: Currently, working mums, or other primary carers, can take 22 weeks of paid leave. From July 2020, that will be extended to 26 …
Living near marijuana dispensaries makes youth more likely to use it
Los Angeles Times 17 June 2019 Family First Comment: “Our findings suggest that as the marijuana retail outlets become more visible and more numerous, they may influence the way that young …
Elder abuse ‘rampant’ and ‘all-hidden’ in New Zealand
Stuff co.nz 18 June 2019 Family First Comment: NZ Medical Association chair, Dr Kate Baddock, recently said “Apparently approximately 50% of those who choose euthanasia in The Netherlands do so because …
Potent pot, vulnerable teens trigger concerns in first states to legalize marijuana
The Washington Post 16 June 2019 Family First Comment: “The first two states to legalize recreational marijuana are starting to grapple with teenagers’ growing use of highly potent pot, even as …
Divorce likely to put weight on children, study finds
BBC News 17 June 2019 Family First Comment: The paper suggests a range of reasons why children might put on weight after a divorce, both economic and non-economic, including: ◾less money …
Rory Birkbeck: the ‘lifesaver’ who’s child-proofing the internet
NZ Herald – Published by Bay of Plenty Times 16 June 2019 Family First Comment: Family First officially endorses this product for families. Just a pity that the Government didn’t help …
What Big Pot doesn’t want you to know about costs of legalizing marijuana
New York Post 13 June 2019 Family First Comment: People shouldn’t get locked up for having a joint in their pocket. Legislators can look to advance criminal justice reforms concerning possession …
The Netherlands Didn’t Actually Euthanize Noa Pothoven, But Letting Her Kill Herself Wasn’t Much Better
City Journal 5 June 2019 Family First Comment: Remember the Dutch 17y/o euthanasia case that wasn’t euthanasia? That doesn’t make things any better. “…But even allowing a 17-year-old girl to dehydrate …
Bob McCoskrie: Undermining Parental Authority Affects Classroom Behaviour
Guest opinion: Anti-smacking law a failure – Bob McCoskrie – National Director, Family First NZ NZ Herald – Published in Bay of Plenty Times 14 June 2019 Dawn Picken “Lack of …