Obviously, every child should be given the best possible opportunity to acquire literacy skills. Hugh Mackay acquirechildliteracy Change image and share on social
The underlying message of the Lancet article is that if you want to understand aggressive behaviour in children, look to the social and emotional environment in which they are growing up, and the values they bring to the viewing experience. Hugh Mackay aggressivearticlebehaviour share on social
On average, Australians watch more than three hours of television a day, compared with 12 minutes a day spent by the average couple talking to each other. Hugh Mackay australianaveragecompare Change image and share on social
A strangely reflective, even melancholy day. Is that because, unlike our cousins in the northern hemisphere, Easter is not associated with the energy and vitality of spring but with the more subdued spirit of autumn? Hugh Mackay autumncousinday share on social
But the rule seems to be that the bigger and more life-changing the decision, the less it will seem like a decision at all. Hugh Mackay bigchangedecision Change image and share on social
No one welcomes chaos, but why crave stability and predictability? Hugh Mackay chaoscravepredictability Change image and share on social
I suspect the secret of personal attraction is locked up in our unique imperfections, flaws and frailties. Hugh Mackay attractionflawfrailty Change image and share on social
Is it possible that literacy standards are falling because young Australians are growing up in a culture in which they can be entertained and informed, and in which they can communicate effectively, without having to master any but the most rudimentary literacy skills? Hugh Mackay australiancommunicateculture share on social
Reading is a huge effort for many people, a bore for others, and, believe it or not, many people prefer watching TV. Hugh Mackay bearefforthuge Change image and share on social
It seems inevitable that the magic of the written word will fade. Hugh Mackay fadeinevitablemagic Change image and share on social
