Children in the poorest decile (10 in the case because it uses the Health scale - not Education) are ten times more likely than the children in wealthiest to be admitted to hospital for reasons of maltreatment or neglect. Below the graph is the angle the NZ Council of Christian Social Services takes on it.
The report then goes on to point out, "Maori children and young people are over represented in [care and protection] notifications requiring further action, constituting 45% in the June quarter."
BUT Asian and Pacific people have lower incomes and are not over represented.
Poverty does increase stress but alone, it is not an excuse for abuse.
And lest you are getting bored with the statistics, let's put a face to them.
Five years old and being taught to "harden up." Christ. CHRIST.
1 comment:
I don't believe there is any excuse to abuse children if your from a wealthy or poor background. Pampering and covering for the abusers is wrong and has to stop!!
Kelly Te Heuheu
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