Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

One day my end will come – kids don't need happily ever afters

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageThe idea of the happy ending as appropriate literary fare for children is an illusion.Geraint Rowland

This article is part of a series, On Happiness, examining what it means and how it might be achieved in the 21st century.

In children’s bedtime stories it is often expected that the story will end with everybody living happily ever after....

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Inside Out shows well-being isn't just about chasing happiness
  2. Nikki Haley's call to take down Confederate flag reveals ongoing shift in GOP strategy
  3. The pope plays his trump card: teaching the power of moral actions
  4. Why Congress should keep the imperiled Export-Import Bank
  5. How we found signs of 'recent' running water on Mars
  6. More debt might just be the medicine Greece needs
  7. Atheism must be about more than just not believing in god
  8. Annual upgrade? How your mobile contract is really costing the earth
  9. How Michael Gove is changing the tune on justice reform
  10. The divide is growing between what employers and ministers want students to study
  11. Abbott releases federalism paper after Labor ramps up scare attack
  12. What needs to be done to keep child marriages trending down
  13. Who cares if Taylor Swift gets paid? Not many
  14. Ashraf Ghani is running out of fans – and this latest Taliban attack won't help
  15. Immigration reform will starve NHS of healthcare workers
  16. How EU data protection law could interfere with targeted ads
  17. Q A controversy plays into hands of ABC's government critics
  18. Scottish income tax control threatens big trouble across UK
  19. Solar fuels: how planes and cars could be powered by the sun
  20. Does Inside Out accurately capture the mind of an 11-year-old girl? A child psychologist weighs in
  21. The ground exhales: reducing agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions
  22. Should female faculty get bonus points to correct for gender bias in student evaluations?
  23. I Stand With Peter Singer
  24. There are better ways to combat piracy than blocking websites
  25. Sculpture by the Sea is thriving – on the coast of Denmark
  26. How much does wind energy cost? Debunking the myths
  27. Is space tourism travelling faster than space law?
  28. Will head transplants create an entirely new person?
  29. Helping people with type 1 diabetes exercise safely – new findings
  30. First Hispanic poet laureate Juan Felipe Herrera signals a new direction for US literature
  31. Scrapping maintenance grants would be final nail in coffin of publicly funded higher education
  32. Trading away our rights? Spare a thought for the countries excluded from TTIP
  33. Even the pope gets it – carbon markets won't fix the climate
  34. In for a penny: how Poundland conquered British high streets
  35. NSW budget: new infrastructure but a missed chance to fix stamp duty
  36. Why parole for Oscar Pistorius is perfectly legitimate
  37. What Mozambique can do to achieve rapid economic and social progress
  38. The plan to make Johannesburg home to a digital revolution
  39. Being seen as well as heard can transform children's lives
  40. Failure to set up affordable cervical cancer tests costs South Africa
  41. The politics of paralysis: What the Fed and Iraq have in common
  42. The lies of happiness: living with affluenza but without fulfilment
  43. End-of-life care: no, we don't all want 'whatever it takes' to prolong life
  44. If you don't like looking at wind farms, why not build them at sea?
  45. Larrikin carnival: an Australian style of cultural subversion
  46. Amazon shows Google tax can work, despite arguments against it
  47. No gimmicks: technology in schools must serve a purpose
  48. Syria's refugees: time to get serious about preventing a lost generation of Arab Youth
  49. More opportunity with less help: down the benefits rabbit hole with David Cameron
  50. The unexpected creativity that thrives in refugee camps

Business News

Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

Why Every Workplace Should Take Emergency Preparedness Seriously

Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...

Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...