Category Archives: Family

The Challenge of Family Violence

I was prompted by a recent discussion on FaceBook to write this response which I am sharing with all my fellow men. I have been looking at the problem of FV for some time as a White Ribbon Ambassador and … Continue reading

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Should boys play with dolls? And other thoughts on raising boys …

White Ribbon Day posted an interesting discussion with this question. This was my response, what do you think? It is too simplistic an argument that somehow gender play will result in violent men? I agree with those who write that … Continue reading

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The forgotten answer to young men and violence

Luke Ablett (Sunday Herald Sun – January 12, 2014) introduces some disturbing concepts when describes the things boys are taught (and I assume, what he was taught) as a boy growing up. According to Luke, boys are taught: To be … Continue reading

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The Conversation You Must Have With Your Sons

Forwarded to me from White Ribbon Day. This is a must read article for Fathers. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carina-kolodny/the-conversation-you-must-have-with-your-sons_b_3764489.html

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Support our Chaplains

Real Men Challenge fully support the Chaplaincy Program. For the second time, SU QLD has been called before the High Court of Australia to defend the school chaplaincy program. This second challenge has the potential to impact the funding of … Continue reading

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