“New Parents”
In Hong Kong's diverse and fast-paced urban environment, preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) effectively requires early community intervention and proactive measures.
Research shows a high prevalence of intergenerational ACEs. Therefore, the reserach team recommends that the government and relevant NGOs collaborate with family service centers and maternal and child health clinics to establish a comprehensive screening mechanism for high-risk families.
Through questionnaires and case assessments, professionals can identify families with multiple ACEs or potential risks at an early stage. Once identified, targeted parenting education and counseling should be provided to help parents understand how their parenting styles may have long-term impacts on their children.
ACEs have profound effects on children's future physical and mental health, including difficulties with emotional regulation, poor academic performance, behavioral problems, and even physical and mental illnesses in adulthood. Caregivers and educators should be fully aware of these risks and pay close attention to their disciplinary practices in daily life.
The research team suggests that the government and NGOs strengthen parents' understanding of positive parenting through community seminars and workshops, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe, stable, and loving family environment to prevent ACEs at the source.
Early intervention not only reduces the risk of future psychological and behavioral problems in children but also promotes family harmony and overall community well-being.
Furthermore, the government and NGOs should advocate for non-violent discipline and oppose all forms of physical or emotional violence an essential step in breaking the cycle of abuse.
Parents should learn to adopt positive discipline strategies, such as setting clear and consistent rules, using positive reinforcement, effective communication, and emotional management techniques, instead of traditional punitive methods.
Continuous education and awareness campaigns can help create an environment of respect, understanding, and support for children's growth, enabling them to thrive in a loving and secure atmosphere and reducing the incidence of ACEs at its root.
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