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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
We're raising our children without rules – they don't have a bed time and they only go to school if they want to
A COUPLE who are raising their children without rules have shared an insight into their everyday life. The family-of-five described themselves as "unconventional", with the young children allowed to set their own schedules each day. Advertisement 2 A couple who practice 'unconventional' parenting shared an insight into their everyday life Credit: YOUTUBE Adele and Matt spoke to the YouTube channel the The Brighton-based pair shared 11-year-old son Ulysses and daughters Astara, six, and Kai, three. All three children are being raised with "no strict rules" in any aspect of their lives, including meal times, bed times, and school. "The children listen to their bodily cues, they sleep when they're tired, eat when they're hungry," said Matt. Advertisement Read More On Parenting He joked that this does mean that their diets include a lot of "junk food", such as crisps, cookies, chocolate, and pizza. Matt clarified that their "unconventional parenting" style was about giving their children the freedom to choose. This began at a young age as the kids decided when they wanted to stop breast-feeding and co-sleeping with their parents. While their oldest son co-slept until the age of 11 and stopped breast-feeding around six, his younger sister was happy to move into her own room at five and quit breast-feeding the year before that. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive Meanwhile the youngest Kai still sleeps in her parents' bed at three and continues to breast-feed, with Adele saying she didn't see either ceasing any time soon. This feeds into the couple's main parenting philosophy which involves attachment parenting their children when they are young as well as practicing gentle parenting. How one poly couple make it work while raising teenage sons This close relationship is continued all the time as the children do not attend school. Instead, Adele and Matt use an "unschooling" technique at home, though they clarified this is not considered homeschooling. Advertisement According to them, it lets the child lead what they learn, with nature playing a huge part in their education The family even have a garden farm, which includes a flock of chickens and roosters, as well as rabbits and dogs. "We do not worry about them not being in school, I'd worry about what they'd miss out on if they weren't in school actually," Adele said. Different parenting techniques Here are some widely recognised methods: Authoritative Parenting This technique will often foster independence, self-discipline, and high self-esteem in children. It is often considered the most effective, this technique is where parents set clear expectations - enforcing rules - whilst also showing warmth and support. Authoritarian Parenting This is opposite to authoritative parenting, as it is where the parent sets high demands but is low on responsiveness. It involves ensuring the child is obedient and often employ punitive measures. While this can lead to disciplined behaviour, it may also result in lower self-esteem and social skills in children. Permissive Parenting Permissive parents tend to be indulgent and lenient, often taking on a role more akin to a friend than an authority figure. They are highly responsive but lack demandingness, granting children a lot of freedom. This method can nurture creativity and a free-spirited nature but may also result in poor self-regulation and difficulties with authority. Uninvolved Parenting Uninvolved or neglectful parenting is marked by low responsiveness and low demands. Parents in this category offer minimal guidance, nurturing, or attention. This often leaves children feeling neglected, which can have significant negative effects on their emotional and social development. Helicopter Parenting Helicopter parents are extremely involved and overprotective, frequently micromanaging their children's lives. Although their goal is to protect and support, this approach can hinder a child's ability to develop independence and problem-solving skills. Free-Range Parenting Free-range parenting encourages children to explore and learn from their surroundings with minimal parental interference. This method promotes independence and resilience but requires a safe and supportive environment to be successful. Attachment Parenting According to Each of these parenting techniques has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. The key is to find a balanced approach that aligns with the family's values and meets the child's needs for a healthy, happy upbringing. "A conventional education I would say is definitely failing a large majority of children right now." Advertisement Astara shared her hopes to learn how to write when she's turns "seven or eight" but in the meantime she is focused on things like gymnastics and ballet. As well as "outside school", the couple's unconventional parenting approaching also relates to medical care. They opt to "respect our children's bodily autonomy" and try to steer clear of vaccines and medication unless absolutely neccessary. Instead, they use alternative forms of care, such as herbal teas and extracts or "anything holistic without outside effects". Advertisement And as for how they invision their children's futures, the couple said they are with whatever lifestyle they choose when they grow up. 2 The children are allowed to decide what they learn, when they go to bed, and what they eat Credit: YOUTUBE
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
We're raising our children without rules – they don't have a bed time and they only go to school if they want to
The children decide everything for themselves, including what they eat and learn FREE RANGE We're raising our children without rules – they don't have a bed time and they only go to school if they want to A COUPLE who are raising their children without rules have shared an insight into their everyday life. The family-of-five described themselves as "unconventional", with the young children allowed to set their own schedules each day. Advertisement 2 A couple who practice 'unconventional' parenting shared an insight into their everyday life Credit: YOUTUBE Adele and Matt spoke to the YouTube channel the Truly Show about their unique approach to parenting. The Brighton-based pair shared 11-year-old son Ulysses and daughters Astara, six, and Kai, three. All three children are being raised with "no strict rules" in any aspect of their lives, including meal times, bed times, and school. "The children listen to their bodily cues, they sleep when they're tired, eat when they're hungry," said Matt. Advertisement He joked that this does mean that their diets include a lot of "junk food", such as crisps, cookies, chocolate, and pizza. Matt clarified that their "unconventional parenting" style was about giving their children the freedom to choose. This began at a young age as the kids decided when they wanted to stop breast-feeding and co-sleeping with their parents. While their oldest son co-slept until the age of 11 and stopped breast-feeding around six, his younger sister was happy to move into her own room at five and quit breast-feeding the year before that. Advertisement Meanwhile the youngest Kai still sleeps in her parents' bed at three and continues to breast-feed, with Adele saying she didn't see either ceasing any time soon. This feeds into the couple's main parenting philosophy which involves attachment parenting their children when they are young as well as practicing gentle parenting. How one poly couple make it work while raising teenage sons This close relationship is continued all the time as the children do not attend school. Instead, Adele and Matt use an "unschooling" technique at home, though they clarified this is not considered homeschooling. Advertisement According to them, it lets the child lead what they learn, with nature playing a huge part in their education The family even have a garden farm, which includes a flock of chickens and roosters, as well as rabbits and dogs. "We do not worry about them not being in school, I'd worry about what they'd miss out on if they weren't in school actually," Adele said. Different parenting techniques Here are some widely recognised methods: Authoritative Parenting This technique will often foster independence, self-discipline, and high self-esteem in children. It is often considered the most effective, this technique is where parents set clear expectations - enforcing rules - whilst also showing warmth and support. Authoritarian Parenting This is opposite to authoritative parenting, as it is where the parent sets high demands but is low on responsiveness. It involves ensuring the child is obedient and often employ punitive measures. While this can lead to disciplined behaviour, it may also result in lower self-esteem and social skills in children. Permissive Parenting Permissive parents tend to be indulgent and lenient, often taking on a role more akin to a friend than an authority figure. They are highly responsive but lack demandingness, granting children a lot of freedom. This method can nurture creativity and a free-spirited nature but may also result in poor self-regulation and difficulties with authority. Uninvolved Parenting Uninvolved or neglectful parenting is marked by low responsiveness and low demands. Parents in this category offer minimal guidance, nurturing, or attention. This often leaves children feeling neglected, which can have significant negative effects on their emotional and social development. Helicopter Parenting Helicopter parents are extremely involved and overprotective, frequently micromanaging their children's lives. Although their goal is to protect and support, this approach can hinder a child's ability to develop independence and problem-solving skills. Free-Range Parenting Free-range parenting encourages children to explore and learn from their surroundings with minimal parental interference. This method promotes independence and resilience but requires a safe and supportive environment to be successful. Attachment Parenting According to Attachment parenting focuses on physical closeness and emotional bonding, often through practices such as co-sleeping and baby-wearing. This approach aims to create secure attachments and emotional well-being, but demands significant time and emotional commitment from parents. Each of these parenting techniques has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. The key is to find a balanced approach that aligns with the family's values and meets the child's needs for a healthy, happy upbringing. "A conventional education I would say is definitely failing a large majority of children right now." Advertisement Astara shared her hopes to learn how to write when she's turns "seven or eight" but in the meantime she is focused on things like gymnastics and ballet. As well as "outside school", the couple's unconventional parenting approaching also relates to medical care. They opt to "respect our children's bodily autonomy" and try to steer clear of vaccines and medication unless absolutely neccessary. Instead, they use alternative forms of care, such as herbal teas and extracts or "anything holistic without outside effects". Advertisement And as for how they invision their children's futures, the couple said they are with whatever lifestyle they choose when they grow up.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kneecap fans protest in support for group member accused of terrorism offence
Rap group Kneecap has said it has 'plastered' London with messages of support for one of its members who is due to appear in court accused of a terrorism offence Irish rap crew Kneecap has taken to the streets of London with a blast of solidarity for a band member due in court on accusations of terrorism after a London gig. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who goes by the stage name Mo Chara, stands accused of brandishing a flag backing Hezbollah at a show in November 2024. The 27-year-old rapper is set to face Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18 after the incident at his gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, North London. Óg Ó hAnnaidh is charged with unfurling a flag in public hinting he could be supporting Hezbollah, a group listed as prohibited. However Kneecap slammed the case against their bandmate as a 'witch hunt' in a fiery post on X. Their social media blitz that took place in the capital included a clip showing a billboard sporting "more blacks, more dogs, more Irish, Mo Chara", which had hit the London scene. Fervent supporters crowded outside the courthouse brandishing "Free Mo Chara" and "Defend Kneecap" placards. The assembly featured Palestinian colours alongside Kneecap emblems, erupting in cheers as an ad van cruised by championing the same bold "More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara" catchphrase. The scenes saw protestors marching through the streets in solidarity for the band member. Austrian fan Alexandra Kennedy made the journey from her homeland to back Kneecap, expressing: "I think that Kneecap are important to so many people that if Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh gets a heavy sentence, then maybe people will lose something, they need the connection to Kneecap." Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! Article continues below Brighton-based copywriter Victoria Ashworth and her daughter Lily also joined the protest. 53-year-old Ms Ashworth shared her thoughts, saying: "I just feel like the charges are utterly ridiculous. I believe in freedom of speech." The Metropolitan Police have charged Óg Ó hAnnaidh, listed in court documents as Liam O'Hanna, following the emergence of a video from an O2 Forum gig. In a defiant act after being charged with terrorism, Óg Ó hAnnaidh was seen on social media entering the stage with his mouth taped shut. The Met had previously announced an investigation into Belfast rap group Kneecap after online footage seemed to show them inciting violence against MPs and supporting "up Hamas, up Hezbollah". Kneecap has firmly stated that they have "never supported" either Hamas or Hezbollah, both proscribed organisations in the UK.
The National
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Musician records album in Highland oil tank with world's longest reverb
The complex fuelled warships at the Royal Navy's base until 1987, when they were drained, decommissioned, and left dormant for more than 30 years. In 2014 Trevor Cox, a professor of acoustics at the University of Salford, went to Inchindown and measured the length of the reverberation from a starting pistol fired in Tank 1, which came in at an outstanding 112 seconds, smashing the previous world-title of for the longest echo in a man-made structure of 15 seconds. READ MORE: Palestinian jazz singer to share rich heritage through music at Scottish festival Brighton-based artist Thom Isaacs discovered the underground fuel depot by accident while he was studying music performance and production at university and became 'completely enamored with them'. Isaacs said he had a 'simmering desire' to visit the structures and to record inside them ever since he learned about their incredible reverb. He applied for a master's degree and pitched his thesis to record inside them, and once his application was accepted, there was no turning back for the 27-year-old. Isaacs said he reached out to the people who look after the tanks, saying: 'I've been obsessed with this place for ages, I'd really love to record music in it.' He added: 'They were like, 'sure', because they had suspended tours because of the pandemic, so they had a lot of like availability, and they were like, 'as long as you wear a mask' and that's fine with us. 'I think they get a lot of requests like that, and I was the only person to actually follow through on it because within a couple of weeks, I was on a plane to Inverness.' (Image: Thom Isaacs) Issac first travelled to the tanks in 2021, where he described his first experience 'interesting but also kind of terrifying' as he had hauled his equipment up a hillside and across an overgrown path just to reach the entrance. From there, he travelled through a long, dark access shaft to get to the tanks, while having to lug his equipment and himself through a 45cm diameter pipe, which was the only ingress or egress from the facility. 'That was kind of terrifying the first time,' Isaacs said. 'When I tell people about it, that turns them off and they're like 'I could never do this in the pipe'.' He added: 'It's one of those things where I never felt unsafe, but it's objectively kind of scary and also just a logistical nightmare.' Once inside, Issac described the experience as 'unbelievable' and that the recording 'doesn't even do it justice'. There is no natural light in the tanks, which each measure 237 meters (778 feet) long, nine meters (30 feet) wide, and 13.5 meters (44 feet) high, so are in complete darkness. (Image: Thom Isaacs) Isaacs had to cover his equipment, which included a guitar, synthesizer, amplifier and microphones with tarp and plastic as the tanks were covered in residual oil. 'I tried to do it justice on the album, but there's nothing that can kind of really compare to it,' Isaacs said. 'It's all encompassing, any sound you make in there stretches out for almost two minutes and it's unlike anything else in the world.' Isaacs said the recording experience was nothing like he had ever experienced before, as when he was singing, it was like a 'duet with himself' due to the long-lasting echo effect. He added that as a singer, he is used to only being able to sing one note at a time, but the tank 'unlocked the superpower' to be able to play chords. 'It felt like it turned my voice into like a whole choir, which was a really, really powerful experience that I'd only ever really experienced in a digital simulation before,' he said. The musician spent the first visit experimenting with the sounds in the tank, but later returned twice in 2022 to record his full album, once with a friend and a second time by himself. He explained the brief moments of fear when he was 'locked in' the tank for hours at a time so he could record his music. Isaacs said he also at one point turned off all the lights and torches he had taken with him so he could be completely engulfed in the darkness to 'see what it felt like'. 'Unless you've got a full lighting rig, you can't completely light the tanks, so any torch that you take in there is just swallowed up by all the empty space,' he said. Isaacs added: 'There was one point where our torches almost ran out of battery and that was really scary.' The recordings were part of his master's project, which he admitted he rushed to hand in but decided to take more time to fully release his album, You and Your Absence, which came out officially last month. He said he felt 'overwhelmed' with the feeling of accomplishment when he finally released his album and admitted he felt a little apprehensive about what people would think once it was released. However, despite his feeling of anxiousness, Isaacs's album has been widely well-received as videos of him playing in the tanks on Instagram have already surpassed a million and a half views on social media. (Image: Thom Isaacs) Isaacs (above) said that he has more projects like the Inchindown oil tanks lined up in the future, as he would like to experiment more with environments and sound. 'I want to see about doing some screenings up in Inverness,' he said.
Daily Record
04-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
'I'm a Brit living in Spain and anyone visiting should avoid three locations'
Harry Poulton, 24, visited Spain on a lads' holiday when he was 18 and has been living there ever since. He has spoken out about the best and worst locations in the holiday hotspot Attracting approximately five million visitors annually, Benidorm ranks among Spain's top holiday hotspots. And Harry Poulton grew fond of the location after a holiday with mates at 18. Now, aged 24, he sees his move as the best life choice. However, it's not all sunshine, sand and fun. The British expat is eager to offer guidance to holidaymakers considering a stay in the popular coastal city. Issuing advice to his audience of 40,000 on TikTok, Harry listed the three spots he deems most hazardous in the nightlife capital, suggesting tourists avoid them altogether. Topping his list is the so-called 'Yellow Brick Road,' bustling with a slew of pubs and eateries, constituting a focal point of local entertainment, with thoroughfares like Leanto Street, Ibiza Street, and Leerida Street falling within its precincts. Harry advised: "The Yellow Brick Road – this little public pathway [...] leads all the way up to the Rio Park. Now, it has been known for a few things, mainly small thefts like pickpocketing. Generally, during the day, it's absolutely fine. I'd recommend avoiding it at night." Pueblo Alley by the Hotel Pueblo, close to Levante Beach, comes in at number two. The Brighton-based content creator cautioned: "This is one I definitely recommend avoiding, especially late at night, as you do get the pickpockets hanging around this area." Harry went on to say: "You also get the odd lady of the night. There are plenty of other ways around." Topping the list as the prime spot to steer clear of is 'Mugger's Alley', in Harry's view. He asserts: "It is the most notorious – it's the one we all know. Known for pickpocketing, ladies of the night, it's just an area I would avoid. "They're even doing these new taxi scams. It's crazy. Save yourself the hassle and cross the road." Another caution came through a public Facebook page entitled Benidorm Forever, where someone posted: "It's located at the start of the strip opposite the Hotel Flash and runs behind the white 'SATE' building, near Morgan Tavern. It's safe enough in the day but late at night you'll likely get approached by 'hugger muggers' (individuals who will invade your space pretending to know you whilst swiping your valuables), prostitutes and robbers." They warned: "Men on their own are the main target so stay together and walk in front of the sate building, not behind it. Remember most crimes in Benidorm are non violent, it's your phone and cash they're after, so keep both out of site and if you do get robbed you need to visit the SATE office (opposite the hotel Flash) in office hours to make a police report." Despite highlighting the riskier spots, Harry is full of praise for this sunny holiday hotspot. He argues that many Brits have a completely skewed view of the place, dismissing common beliefs about tricky scams and exorbitant bar prices as mere myths. Additionally, since moving from Brighton to Benidorm, Harry has found his cost of living dramatically lower, with monthly expenses ranging from £500 to £1,000, bills included. Harry declared: "If you live here, you get it. Benidorm is paradise - and anyone who says otherwise is lying."
