NPOs in Nagoya after a series of consultations from parents who raised their children

A series of consultations from parents who raised their children's hands A series of NPOs in Nagoya on April 13 at 5:47

As the spread of the new coronavirus has led to continued self-restraint and school closures, increasing the amount of time parents and children spend at home, organizations working to prevent child abuse said, "Hands over to children" due to stress. Parents are consulting one after another, and groups are increasingly wary of the increased risk of abuse.

Last month, when requests for school closures and self-restraints began, the NPO “CAPNA Child Abuse Prevention Network / Aichi” in Nagoya received 196 consultations, nearly 20% more than the same month last year.

Most of the consultations are from parents who are raising children nationwide, such as "temporary childcare is unavailable and it is mentally limited," "speaking rants to children at home on vacation," " Have been raised. "

The consultation suggests that parents who spend a long time with their children are experiencing psychological stress while staying outside due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

The NPO says that "the risk of child abuse is increasing" and will continue to maintain a consultation system, and Mayu Mizuno said, "The situation is expected to be prolonged, and support is needed not only for children but also for parents. I want you to know that there are consulting agencies. "

Mother "There are few places to consult"

Women in their thirties who live in the Kansai region say that three elementary school children are unable to attend school due to temporary closure and spend most of the day together at home.

The woman says, `` I am worried about the relationship between learning and my friends because the children can not go to school, and I am anxious that I do not know when corona will converge and return to normal life '' Was.

He also says that children feel mental stress in repeating fights for small things, saying, `` Children who can not go out are stressed and once they cry, they will not stop crying immediately But if you take care, you'll come back in brash words. I'm frustrated because I'm worried about delays in learning. "

The woman said, “I can't rely on it, I can't change my mind, and I'm getting stressed. I think it's absolutely impossible, but I really understand the feeling that my child will be out of hand. There are very few places to talk to because we avoid gathering, "said the uneasy sentiment of being isolated under stress.

Experts: "Parents act with confidence"

Taeko Shimada, who has been abused by his father as a child and is currently working as a director of the Child Abuse Prevention Organization Orange CAPO, working on mental support for parents who are having trouble raising children, We introduce "art of mind management" not to do it through lecture activity and video.

Mr. Shimada does not hold his anger when he is caught by the child, does not forcibly suppress his anger, takes a deep breath and stretches, first passes his emotions, does housework when he does not feel calm, listens to music, etc. Trying to go away is also effective.

Also, it is important to share your feelings with friends and others through telephone and SNS without having to stay alone even in such a situation where you have to refrain from going out, in order to keep your mind.

Mr. Shimada said, “In the corona case, it is normal to feel anxiety, sadness, fear, or anger, and it is usually time to get angry because I am not angry. If the emotions of anger develop into abuse, the child's mental trauma will really deepen. I want you to take action. "

United Nations warns of concern over increasing abuse in the country

As the spread of the new coronavirus has led to restrictions on outings in many countries and the increasing time people spend at home, the United Nations has sounded a warning bell, stating that DV = domestic violence is skyrocketing. There are concerns that domestic violence and child abuse may increase in the future.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been working with local governments around the country so that child guidance centers and schools can cooperate with each other to understand the situation of children who are receiving support during the school closure last month. Notification has been issued.

Even in areas where an emergency has been declared, notices and consultations regarding child abuse are accepted as usual.

"The closure of schools makes it difficult to detect abuse early. Children around the world, including members of the local welfare committee and local residents, cooperate with children to change their children. I want you to put an antenna on. "