Parents and Families with Diverse Needs in Hong Kong
Discuss an existing concern, problem, and issue related to parents and families with diverse needs in Hong Kong and identify a local resource that may address such issues. Evaluate the appropriateness of these resources using: (a) theories and knowledge learned in the course; (b) interviewing families and/or service providers AND/OR (c) reviewing local or international research findings. Briefly discuss the strengths and limitations (2,100 words main text). Use at least 10 citations.
Discussion and Analysis of Parents' Issues in Hong Kong
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Introduction
Like the dynamics of families in many other rapidly growing urban areas, Hong Kong is going through a period of complicated transitions in family life. The various expectations that are placed on parents and families have emerged as a primary source of anxiety in recent years. According to Rocha (2023), one of the significant challenges for parents and families in Hong Kong is the inability to get inexpensive childcare assistance. Numerous parents face substantial obstacles in their pursuit of securing and being able to pay for high-quality child care for their children due to the expensive costs of living in urban areas and the insufficient resources offered by the government for childcare. This issue makes it difficult for parents to keep their jobs and unnecessarily strain families, which may lead to economic and social inequality. The ramifications of this case significantly impact the happiness and general well-being of people of all ages who live in Hong Kong, including both the adult and the younger generations. According to Ayob et al. (2021), implementing the "Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme" contains considerable promise as a local resource for efficiently addressing this issue. They say this potential can be seen in the scheme's name: "Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme." The approach used in this investigation provides an all-encompassing answer to the problem of childcare by focusing on all facets of employment to assist working parents and their families.
Discussion
Part 1: Existing Concern, Problem, and Issue
People in Hong Kong live busy, fast-paced lives because the city is very crowded. Parents try to balance work tasks, financial obligations, and family duties. As a result, the many needs of parents and families become very important. There is not enough child care that is easy to find and does not cost much money. Statistics from the government show that the wait time for a job at a funded childcare center could be up to three years (Shi et al., 2021). Unfortunately, many parents have no other options for getting cheap care. It means that many people have to make tough choices, like limiting their work hours or leaving their kids in places that are not approved and could be dangerous.
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