Have you seen children sacrificing their needs that include
their education, recreation and some of their basic needs? This
the implication of a recent study conducted by the University of
New South Wales on the effects of economic shortcomings on
people especially on children and teens. The study was the first
Australian report to look into this scenario. The study involved
looking into the effects of economic disadvantage on children
and teens age 11 to 17 years. The results show that children are
missing out on their recreational activities such as school
camps and sports as well as in their education because they
would not want to place greater economic shortcomings to their
parents. Aside from these, they also do part-time work and care
for their siblings just to help their parents out. The data were
collected through interviews to children as well as their
parents, service providers and teachers. The study was
undertaken in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. The
demographic data in the resea