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Spanking Leads to Resentment, Say Parents, Experts

Florence Hwang February 23, 2016 No Comments corporal punishment immigrants Liberals Parenting Regina Saskatchewan Spanking

Immigrants not only have to learn a new language when they arrive in Canada, but also adopt the values of Canadian society. This can often impact their parenting methods. “This is part of how we…

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Spanking Kids: Culture is No Defence

Florence Hwang February 15, 2016 No Comments childrearing Children corporal punishment families immigrants Liberals Newcomers Spanking

Cultural differences in childrearing require settlement organizations to provide newcomers with information and support in understanding Canadian laws on corporal punishment, also known as ‘spanking’, say experts. Nothing is more indicative of culture than the…

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Spanking: Lots of Studies; Little Change

Florence Hwang January 21, 2016 No Comments Children corporal punishment Criminal code Discipline families Family Newcomers Parenting parents Spank Spanking Tradition

Experts say revoking the law that allows parents to spank their children can help clarify for newcomers the “mixed messages” they receive about corporal punishment in Canada. Parents want to understand the law in Canada…

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Since the night of the English-language debate on Sept. 9, it seems everyone has taken the opportunity to share their views, opinions and reflections about it. With the election now finally behind us, I’m sharing mine:

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While neither the issues nor the members of the various #diasporas across #Canada are homogenous, most #advocates seem to agree that as a matter of strategy, a minority #Liberal government presents the best chance of meeting their needs. Read on: https://newcanadianmedia.ca/community-leaders-call-on-minority-government-to-prioritize-diaspora-issues/

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Community leaders and new #immigrants see hope for working with a minority #Liberal government – but the work had to start yesterday, they say. @marcomendicino @Kurtis_Vermont @COSTI_org
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