Parental Educational Level and Increase in Street Children in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria

Edinyang, S. D.; Opoh, Frederick Awhen; Odey, Edward Ogar; Ushie, D. E.; Adams, Amina Odugbo

doi:10.36941/mjss-2020-0031

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“…Although the perspectives offered by various authors hold merit, many street children struggle to access these valuable opportunities. Edinyang et al (2020) strongly advocated for the involvement of parents and significant others in the educational lives of street children. Anthony and James (2019) asserted the importance of policymakers and education stakeholders implementing measures to effectively educate street children.…”

Section: Rehabilitation and Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rehabilitating street children: The great paradox

Gabriel

2024

Int. J. Sociol. Anthropol.

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Street children are habitually depicted in a purely negative manner, often described as indigent, penurious, and impecunious individuals who roam the streets in search of a livelihood. Their world is demoralizing, disheartening, disenchanting and their future appears formidable and arduous as they are frequently rejected, scorned and despised by society. However, it's important to recognize that they are normal human beings who, due to challenging circumstances, find themselves homeless. Identifying a singular reason for their homelessness is complex. This paper does not cast aspersions but seeks to ascertain whether some of these children can be rehabilitated through inclusive education. Inclusion entails all children studying in the same classrooms and being provided with learning opportunities to enhance their abilities. Although inclusion is a lifelong and challenging process, it is instructional and edifying, and it may potentially rehabilitate street children. How feasible is this for street children? Can inclusive education truly rehabilitate them? Even if it does, the stigmatization of street children often leaves a lasting scar, presenting a significant paradox. This non-empirical research reveals that rehabilitating street children is extremely complex and seemingly impossible. Nevertheless, some children may desire a different lifestyle, offering hope and optimism for rehabilitation efforts.

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Section: Rehabilitation and Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rehabilitating street children: The great paradox

Gabriel

2024

Int. J. Sociol. Anthropol.

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“…From the field evidence collected, the study found that adults, particularly parents, strongly determine the development of a street child (Edinyang et al, 2020;Vergara del Solar et al, 2022). The behaviors of the adults or parents around children determine the children's behavior (Bellamy, 2001;Juhana & Nurhayati, 2023;Latif et al, 2023;Nurhayati, 2021;Ratningsih et al, 2021;Suharyat et al, 2023;Sulaimawan & Nurhayati, 2023).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Behavior of Street Children within a Cultural Context: A Study on the Communication Life of Street Children within a Typical Indonesian Society

Yusuf

2023

J. Obs. J. Pendidik. Anak Usia Dini

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In Indonesia, unfortunate children facing dire circumstances, including victims of war, forced labor, child abuse, and human trafficking, are prevalent. Among them, street kids endure rapid growth due to various factors, living in abusive environments and spending approximately eight hours daily wandering the streets. This study aimed to explore the uniqueness of street children near the tombs of Islamic saints (Wali), where they descend to interact with pilgrims during religious events, seeking alms. Employing a phenomenological approach. Data Collection was by interview, field observation together with ethnographic techniques on street children’s motivations for begging and their communication behaviors in capturing pilgrims’ attention. Findings revealed that economic reasons and peer influence were primary motives for the children’s street presence. Additionally, sacred events like Muludan, Malam Pelal, Syawalan, Serenan, Sedekah Bumi/Nadran, and Kliwonan marked peak times for their begging activities, associated with poverty and ritualistic behaviors. Understanding street children’s communication behaviors and dynamics in this cultural context offers valuable insights for social interventions and support.

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“…The sad reality, however, remains that despite the existence of this legal document, the use of children as aids to street beggars especially visually challenged beggars has continued to thrive in both urban and rural communities in Nigeria. This to a large extent has been attributed to lack of knowledge on the content of legal documents protecting children in Nigeria (Ebigbo, 2003; Edinyang et al, 2020; Nnama‐Okechukwu & Erhumwunse, 2021; Okoye, 2011). Lack of knowledge has continued to promote the use of vulnerable children in illicit street vending activities hence the need for evidence‐based study from social workers to explore intervention method for a sustainable future.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Given the rising cases of child vulnerability and child work in both urban and rural communities in Nigeria, social work as a practice‐based profession need to rise up to the challenge to provide data and promote awareness on the legal framework protecting children in Nigeria using evidence‐based studies (Erhumwunse et al, 2021; Nnama‐Okechukwu & Erhumwunse, 2021). Various studies have explored the situation of street children in Nigeria (Bukoyo, 2015; Edinyang et al, 2020; Ebigbo, 2003; Ede & Kalu, 2018; Folami et al, 2018; Idowu et al, 2020). However, none of these studies have explored the lived experience of children who aid visually challenged street beggars and the factors associated with such venture.…”

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confidence: 99%

Vulnerable children aiding visually challenged beggars in Nigeria: Need for social work intervention

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The increasing phenomenon of street children aiding visually challenged beggars and the risk factors involved in such activity is of much concern to social workers in Nigeria. With low investment in social protection for vulnerable children, a large number of children are constantly involved in income-generating activities on the street. This study through in-depth interviews explored the experiences of children who aid visually challenged beggars in a semi-urban city in Nigeria. Findings based on lived experiences are thematically discussed in this study. Well-coordinated social protection measures can keep vulnerable children off the street and within the safety net of their family.

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Parental Educational Level and Increase in Street Children in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria

Cited by 7 publications

References 3 publications

Rehabilitating street children: The great paradox

Rehabilitating street children: The great paradox

The Behavior of Street Children within a Cultural Context: A Study on the Communication Life of Street Children within a Typical Indonesian Society

Vulnerable children aiding visually challenged beggars in Nigeria: Need for social work intervention

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