My comments were not harsh and I never assume judgement because children are children. 

But they think they are adults, 15 going on 30.

I understand it is not their fault and it is because what they see, they take as gospel thus thinking it is acceptable.

Some parents are amazing and do the best they can.

But our children are taught in school, if you are not happy at home, we can assist you in relocating.

So one sends their teenager to bed because of disrespect, the next day they either get a letter from children’s services asking what happened or their kids move into a Centrelink safe house.

I also do know there are children that have the worst life one can imagine, that is not what I am talking about.

Thank you for your reply.

Much appreciated.

HERE’S ONE for our illustrious PM and the Leader of the Opposition.

Why is it that a person with dual nationality cannot serve as an MP or Senator, but that same person can serve in the Australian Defence Force, vote, and be sent to a war zone and be blown to pieces in the defence of Australia as has happened in the past.

It figures that if a person with dual nationality cannot serve Australia as a Member of Parliament, he or she also cannot serve in the ADF.

And should be discharged immediately.

In addition, those people with dual nationality and who are employed in the Commonwealth public service and also the diplomatic corps should  have their respective employment terminated immediately.

Mr Prime Minister, you have opened a can of worms.

You cannot have one rule for MPs, and nothing for the rest of the population.

Get your act together or resign.

ME THINKS it would be wonderful for our central business district if building owners made new year resolutions to refresh the above awning facades of their premises.

I am thinking, yes, let their resolutions be to remove all the timber battens, the corrugated tin, the cement sheet panels that over the years have been applied to the facades.

It’s hiding our nationally acclaimed heritage architecture.   

It would not necessarily require immediate implementation by all owners to be successful.  

With just one or two starters, the gradually increasing visual impact and the joy of seeing the architecture of the historic buildings slowly come to light once more would make the idea irresistible and other projects would quickly follow.

The federal and state governments and the City of Launceston have together put in multi-millions of dollars for street-level refurbishment known as City Heart.

It has the aim to make the centre socially and economically vibrant, to make it a great place to live, shop and work.   

And with the building facades restored and showing off their architectural and historic splendour, tourists would eagerly flock here.

They could experience this abundant colonial atmosphere, which is probably nowhere else so comprehensively on show in Australia.

Renovations to city streets and squares at ground level produce reasonable results.

But to be first class, quality contributions are essential from the surrounding buildings.      

As with Christmas trees, the complete package requires the crowning stars.