Further information: This report is mentioned within this section, “The Damage of Dept”, if you want to learn more about this topic this report has in-depth research and recommendations for practitioners https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/resources-and-publications/the-damage-of-debt-the-impact-of-money-worries-on-childrens
money worries
Sadly, they may also be missing out on the same experiences as their peers, for example going out at the weekend or having a birthday party, this can lead to a child feeling isolated and excluded which will effect a child’s mental health significantly (Gibbson, 2014). In order for teachers to be able to help their children with these issues they need to be aware of the financial support that their school and the government offers and what the families are already receiving. Your support advising or inquiring may prevent families falling into debt or lessen the burden they already have (Children’s society, 2016).
In 2016 the Children’s society produced a paper entitled “The Damage of Debt”, within this paper it stated that research has shown children from low income households or households with debt are far more likely to experience poor mental health (Children’s Society, 2016). There are around 2.4 million children living in families with problem debt in England and Wales (Dept trap report, 2014). Children who live within household with low income or dept are likely to experience stress, shame and guilt. The children’s mental health and wellbeing will also be effected by the physical effects of poverty such as lack of food or material goods.