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Supporting the Family

Poor parenting, behavioural problems, special needs and racism

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How poor parenting, a child's behavioural problems or special educational needs, and racism affect adults and children in a family, and the statutory and voluntary support available in Northern Ireland, from CAMHS and Family Support Hubs to Parenting NI and SENAC.

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What effects can a child with behavioural problems have on parents and siblings?

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What statutory support is available for a child with behavioural problems in Northern Ireland?

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What effects can a child with special educational needs have on family life?

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  1. 1

    What effects can poor parenting skills have on children?

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    Children may experience neglect, inconsistent discipline and little emotional warmth, which can lead to insecure attachment, low self-esteem, behavioural difficulties and poor progress at school.

  2. 2

    What effects can poor parenting skills have on the parents themselves?

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    Parents may feel stressed, guilty and isolated, may come into conflict with schools or social services, and can find relationships within the family breaking down.

  3. 3

    Give an example of a structured programme used to improve parenting skills.

    Model answer

    The Incredible Years programme teaches parents positive play, praise and consistent discipline in group sessions, and is used by health and social care trusts and Family Support Hubs in Northern Ireland.

  4. 4

    What effects can a child with behavioural problems have on parents and siblings?

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    Parents may face exhaustion, stress, conflict with schools and difficulty keeping a job, while siblings may receive less attention, feel resentment or be affected by disruption at home.

  5. 5

    What statutory support is available for a child with behavioural problems in Northern Ireland?

    Model answer

    A GP can refer the child to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for assessment, the Education Authority's educational psychologists can assess needs in school, and Family Support Hubs can link the family to local services.

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    What role do voluntary organisations play for families of children with behavioural problems?

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    Organisations such as Parenting NI offer helplines, parenting courses and peer support. They are often more accessible and less stigmatising than statutory services, but depend on funding and may have waiting lists.

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