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Why do kids cheat? Is it normal, or should I be worried?
Penny Van Bergen, University of Wollongong Everyone knows a kid who cheats at Monopoly or backyard cricket. Perhaps they have even cheated on a test at school. If your notice your own child is doing this, you may worry they [...]
With reports of students abusing peers in primary schools, how can parents help keep their kids safe?
Daryl Higgins, Australian Catholic University and Gabrielle Hunt, Australian Catholic University An ABC report on Monday revealed a concerning rise in peer-on-peer sexual abuse within Australian primary schools. Data on Victorian schools shows hundreds of such incidents were reported [...]
Gambling: A developing global disaster for public health
Australia has a dreadful reputation as the world’s leading country for per capita gambling losses. Pokies, sports betting, racing, lotteries, casinos and all the other gambling products took A$32 billion in 2022-23. That’s an average of $1555 from every adult, [...]
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