Children have the right to develop and grow mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy. Children have the right to quality respectful care, education, protection and dry shelter. Implications of these aspects influence ones quality of life. To be protected from any form of neglect, abuse and maltreatment is the child’s right (Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), 2014; United Nation, 1989).
This literature review encompasses an array of research articles and articles in regards to child poverty within Aotearoa. The work of Bryan Perry (2004, 2014), Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) (2014, 2015), Anna Johnson (2004), New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Reo (NZEI) (2012), Johnathon Boston (2013), Expert Advisory Group on Solutions …show more content…
There never use to be much advertising and promotion of child and family poverty. However, with today’s technology advancements, we are seeing social media campaigns, organisations and television promotions exposing New Zealanders to the seriousness of child poverty such as Kidscan, UNICEF and the Variety Charity. It is said that one in four children live in poverty like circumstances. Child Poverty Monitor (2014) suggests that research shows that 260,000 (24 percent) children are in poverty; however, UNICEF (2014) debates this as they suggest 280,000 (28 percent) children are in poverty. A reason for this discrepancy according to UNICEF is that the Treasury and Statistics NZ miscalculated and overestimated household disposable incomes on low-middle incomes for 2007/08 and for 2009/10 to …show more content…
Too many children are suffering short-term and long-term and our children are highly dependent on adults hence poverty effects more children than adults making children vulnerable (Davies, Crothers & Hanna, 2010; NZEI, 2012). Growing up in difficult circumstances can have short-term and long-lasting effects on learning and development. Environmental influences and experiences along with disadvantages are main factors relating to child poverty. Negative and damaging outcomes in regards to physical, mental, social and spiritual abilities are associated with child poverty. The earlier and younger children experience poverty, more severe effects can manifest compared to those experience poverty when they are out of early childhood (Davies, Crothers & Hanna,
This literature review encompasses an array of research articles and articles in regards to child poverty within Aotearoa. The work of Bryan Perry (2004, 2014), Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) (2014, 2015), Anna Johnson (2004), New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Reo (NZEI) (2012), Johnathon Boston (2013), Expert Advisory Group on Solutions …show more content…
There never use to be much advertising and promotion of child and family poverty. However, with today’s technology advancements, we are seeing social media campaigns, organisations and television promotions exposing New Zealanders to the seriousness of child poverty such as Kidscan, UNICEF and the Variety Charity. It is said that one in four children live in poverty like circumstances. Child Poverty Monitor (2014) suggests that research shows that 260,000 (24 percent) children are in poverty; however, UNICEF (2014) debates this as they suggest 280,000 (28 percent) children are in poverty. A reason for this discrepancy according to UNICEF is that the Treasury and Statistics NZ miscalculated and overestimated household disposable incomes on low-middle incomes for 2007/08 and for 2009/10 to …show more content…
Too many children are suffering short-term and long-term and our children are highly dependent on adults hence poverty effects more children than adults making children vulnerable (Davies, Crothers & Hanna, 2010; NZEI, 2012). Growing up in difficult circumstances can have short-term and long-lasting effects on learning and development. Environmental influences and experiences along with disadvantages are main factors relating to child poverty. Negative and damaging outcomes in regards to physical, mental, social and spiritual abilities are associated with child poverty. The earlier and younger children experience poverty, more severe effects can manifest compared to those experience poverty when they are out of early childhood (Davies, Crothers & Hanna,