Tag: parental concerns
-
School Officer Caught on Video Body-Slamming 12-Year-Old Girl, Knocking Her Unconscious
Get Pregnant Fast A disturbing incident involving a Texas school officer has sparked outrage after video footage emerged of him body-slamming a 12-year-old student. The shocking clip shows the young girl, identified as sixth-grader Lila Ramirez, hitting the concrete with such force that the impact can be heard clearly. The officer, Michael Daniels, who works…
-
Pediatrician Dissects the Flaws in Anti-Vaccine ‘Big Pharma’ Fears
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever engaged in an online conversation about vaccines, especially with staunch anti-vaccine advocates, you’ve likely encountered some familiar patterns. For starters, anti-vaxxers often rely on dubious, unverified websites to back their claims. They also tend to label those who trust scientific evidence as “sheeple.” Most notably, they frequently express distrust…
-
School District Bans Tag to Safeguard Kids’ Emotional Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising move, a school district in Washington has decided to prohibit children from playing tag during recess. This decision has sparked frustration among parents who are concerned about their kids missing out on physical activity and the absurdity of banning such an innocent game. While the intentions behind the rule…
-
The EpiPen: A Pricey Necessity for Some
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking move this week, pharmaceutical giant Mylan increased the price of the EpiPen by over 400%. Friends on social media are reporting that they now face copays of around $250 for a single pen, while NBC News indicates that the price can soar to over $500 without insurance. The rising…
-
School Embraces Yoga, But Bans ‘Namaste’ Amid Parental Backlash
Get Pregnant Fast In Georgia, some parents are raising concerns over the introduction of yoga into classroom routines, arguing that it conflicts with their Christian beliefs. While many schools recognize the importance of incorporating physical activity and mindfulness into the daily schedule, a group of parents from Kennesaw is pushing back against these practices. At…
-
The Most Controversial Books of 2014
Get Pregnant Fast The American Library Association recently unveiled its State of America’s Libraries Report, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance diversity in children’s literature, not just in themes, but also among the creators—writers and illustrators alike. However, this initiative has faced some pushback, primarily in the form of challenges. A challenge is defined as a…