Post by braided-rug on Mar 2, 2006 14:28:30 GMT 10
I found this today about children in remote areas in Tasmania which is the State below the one I live in.
"Socialisation Opportunities
Many children in rural areas of Tasmania have limited opportunities to socialise with their peers and other members of their local community outside of school hours. Their isolation is quite severe because of the absence of public transport, the inherent dangers of walking or riding along narrow country roads, the unavailability of parents to regularly transport their children to and from friends or activities, and the prohibitive practice of sharing transport with other families.
Limited socialisation of children is generally recognised as contributing to lower self esteem and self realisation.
Where and when socialisation does eventuate within a small local community the children usually experience a narrow range of attitudes and set of preferred practices. Many rural children feel 'inadequate' and set apart when they are unable to relate to or feel comfortable with attitudes and practices of their local community. Generally, for healthy mental and emotional development children require the experience of interacting with a broad range of attitudes and practices while still being in their formative years of growth and development. The breadth of cultural experience may also be limited or biased within a local community and also the faith development and practice of children may be similarly limited."
From: www.hreoc.gov.au/human_rights/rural_education/tas/cec.html
I find that kind of thing happening here. It doesn't affect my eldest 3 that much, but it does affect my 9 year old and will probably affect my 4 year old which is quite bright.
Food for thought.
"Socialisation Opportunities
Many children in rural areas of Tasmania have limited opportunities to socialise with their peers and other members of their local community outside of school hours. Their isolation is quite severe because of the absence of public transport, the inherent dangers of walking or riding along narrow country roads, the unavailability of parents to regularly transport their children to and from friends or activities, and the prohibitive practice of sharing transport with other families.
Limited socialisation of children is generally recognised as contributing to lower self esteem and self realisation.
Where and when socialisation does eventuate within a small local community the children usually experience a narrow range of attitudes and set of preferred practices. Many rural children feel 'inadequate' and set apart when they are unable to relate to or feel comfortable with attitudes and practices of their local community. Generally, for healthy mental and emotional development children require the experience of interacting with a broad range of attitudes and practices while still being in their formative years of growth and development. The breadth of cultural experience may also be limited or biased within a local community and also the faith development and practice of children may be similarly limited."
From: www.hreoc.gov.au/human_rights/rural_education/tas/cec.html
I find that kind of thing happening here. It doesn't affect my eldest 3 that much, but it does affect my 9 year old and will probably affect my 4 year old which is quite bright.
Food for thought.