Affluent Neglect and How it Affects Children

Welcome, Shielded Space Readers!

I apologise for my inconsistent posts. However, I can assure you that I have been busy, and I will share details of what I have been up to very soon. 

In the meantime, today, I am shining the spotlight on Affluent neglect (Sounds like an oxymoron) and its profound impact on children's well-being. This blogpost will explain what affluent neglect entails and its effect on children.

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Firstly, Child Neglect is the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs, and this affects children across all socioeconomic backgrounds. While poverty-related neglect is more commonly recognised, affluent neglect can be just as damaging, albeit less visible.

Child Neglect Awareness Training

 Hello Shielded Space,

A happy easter holiday to you. There has been some interest in our Child Neglect Awareness Training recently, so I thought to write a few words about it.

Child Neglect remains one of the most prevalent and devastating forms of abuse affecting children worldwide. Its effects can be long-lasting, impacting  the child's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being well into adulthood. In my work as a Safeguarding Manager in school, I often see this form of child abuse, and I find it imperative that we address this issue head-on. Thus, today, our focus is the importance of Child Neglect Awareness Training, not only for professionals but also for parents and school staff.