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The dangers of being a 'cool parent'; Sexual assaults in the US military

Sexual assaults in the US military. The dangers of being a 'cool' parent. Can you stay friends with both sides of a divorcing couple? Fighting to get a medical diagnosis for your child. With Jane Garvey
Interviewees: Becky Halstead; Judy Atwood Bell; Lucy Robinson.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • Sexual violence against women in the US military

    Female US soldiers more likely to be sexually assaulted by a colleague than hurt in battle

    Duration: 14:42

  • Cool Mums and Dads?

    Is being embarrassing a necessary part of being a parent?

    Duration: 07:31

  • Anne Tyler

    The author talks about her novel 'Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant'.

    Duration: 02:36

  • Battling for a diagnosis

    The difficulties parents face when they can't get a diagnosis for their child's condition.

    Duration: 08:39

  • Taking sides

    When a couple splits up, can you ever stay friends with both of them?

    Duration: 07:55

Sexual violence against women in the US military

Recently two allegations of sexual abuse against women in the military have made the headlines in the USA. Both cases involve menÌýin charge ofÌýunits set up to prevent suchÌýassaults, but their alleged crimes are not isolated incidents. Last year, the number of reported cases of sexual violence against women in the US military went up from 19,000 to 26,000 but the Pentagon believesÌýup to 80% of sexual assaults go unreported. It is now a fact that a female soldier in the US military is more likely to be raped or sexually assaulted by one of her own colleagues than injured in battle.ÌýJane Garvey is joined by NPR reporter Quil Lawrence, retired US Army Brigadier General, Becky Halstead, andÌýJudy Atwood-Bell who served 20 years.

Parents and Children, Cool or Embarrassing?

How do you cope with the crushing realisation that you've become an embarrassment to your offspring? Do you try to be a ‘cool parent’ and do things like listen to the same music they do or just accept that being embarrassing is a necessary part of being a parent? Sue Elliott-Nicholls, actress and broadcaster, and writer and blogger, , join Jane to discuss.

Battling for a diagnosis

Battling for a diagnosis

Caroline Swain is the mother of a child who has a genetic condition called 22q11 Deletion.Ìý Despite repeated and consistent concerns, and numerous visits to health professionals, Caroline struggled to get her daughter diagnosed.ÌýHow difficult is it for parents who are in limbo, whose child shows signs of developmental delayÌýor not reaching the milestones they expect, or who has undergone tests but nothing conclusive is found? And how helpful is a diagnosis? Jane is joined by Caroline and by Lauren Roberts of the support group , who provide support, information and advice for undiagnosed families.

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Choosing sides

Choosing sides

When a couple splits up, is it ever possible to stay friends with both of them or are you forced to take sides? Jane will beÌýjoined byÌýnovelist and blogger Lucy Robinson, andÌýwriter and broadcaster,ÌýCarol Sarler.

Anne Tyler

US novelist Anne Tyler talks about the inspiration behind her novel 'Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant', currently the Radio 4 fifteen minute drama.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jane Garvey
Interviewed Guest Becky Halstead
Interviewed Guest Judy Atwood-Bell
Interviewed Guest Lucy Robinson
Producer Louise Corley

Broadcast

  • Tue 21 May 2013 10:00

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