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SUPPORTING PARENTS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD

SUPPORTING PARENTS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD. Introduce the concept of positive parenting: - focus and content - Implications for public policy . UNCRC – key background. Principles for children’s rights

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SUPPORTING PARENTS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD

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  1. SUPPORTING PARENTS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD Introduce the concept of positive parenting: - focus and content - Implications for public policy

  2. UNCRC – key background • Principles for children’s rights • nondiscrimination, survival and development, respect, best interests (non-violence) • Parents • - provide appropriate guidance and direction (in a non-violent manner) • - provide materially for the child • - enable the child to be heard • States • the guarantor • the enabler/promotor

  3. Significance Shifts emphasis from parental authority to parental responsibility • The two-way nature of parenting is emphasised • Implies that parenting needs to be resourced

  4. Key Elements of Positive Parenting • Emphasises the way of parenting: • Nurturing • Provide structure • Provide recognition • Be empowering

  5. Role for States Parties • Develop a policy on parenting • Support is the watchword • Policy three functions: • Creating the conditions for positive parenting • Removing barriers • Promoting positive parenting

  6. Substance of Policy • 3 elements that policy should provide: • Support • Resources • Learning – skills

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