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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong children. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Commercial surrogacy arrangements are illegal in both Hong Kong and mainland China. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court grants couple parenting rights in mainland Chinese surrogacy case

Couple turned to court after failing to secure identification cards, but ruling not expected to set precedent, lawyer says.

Hong Kong society

Letters | To protect children, professionals could also watch family dynamics

Hong Kong society

Letters | What Hong Kong’s abuse reporting law means for child-facing professionals

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 women as child abuse allegation goes viral online

Father makes social media post accusing helper of causing son’s brain haemorrhage day after two women arrested by police.

According to the father’s social media post, his son was transferred to the intensive care unit at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents of special needs children fear abuse claims under new law

As the new mandatory reporting law takes effect, parents already under ‘tremendous pressure’ plead for greater understanding and support.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong professionals brace for tough calls under new child abuse law

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance takes effect on Tuesday, covering over 100,000 people across 25 professions.

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Good Schools Guide

Technology set to play a bigger role in SEN assessment and intervention

Improved awareness and early detection have seen a rise in special education needs diagnoses, and while the stigma is fading, challenges remain.

The Autism Partnership Foundation uses a retired MTR train to teach children how to ride on public transport. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws

The city’s children need better legal protection from cruelty, sexual grooming and internet advances.

Hong Kong society

Are Hong Kong teachers, healthcare and social workers more alert to child abuse?

Professionals account for second-largest proportion of calls to reporting hotline in 2024-25, at about 18 per cent, NGO says.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man jailed for 7 years for killing 3-month-old; wife also abused baby

Defendant admits to manslaughter after court hears evidence that he had thrust cotton bud into infant’s throat and scorched him with hairdryer.

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The baby, entrusted to the couple’s care by a friend, was abused at their flat in Peony House West Block on Foo Kwai Street. Photo: Google Maps
Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong schools are assessing students beyond just grades

Non-academic attributes, from cognitive abilities to social-emotional skills, are being assessed for a more complete profile.

Schools want to know more about your children, and for a very good reason. Photo: French International School
Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong’s kindergartens are shaping future academic success

Kindergarten admissions can have a profound influence on future educational and even career success.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested in Hong Kong after injuries found on 7-year-old son’s head, hands

Police received call on Thursday night from boy’s mother, who suspected child had been ‘inappropriately treated’ by 39-year-old father.

Good Schools Guide

Home-schooling in Hong Kong: the pros, the cons and where to turn for help

In Hong Kong, education is mandatory between the ages of six and 15 – but more parents are opting for bespoke curricula at home.

Why some parents in Hong Kong opt for home-schooling. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong society

Letters | Cash transfusion not a cure for Hong Kong couples’ reluctance to have children

Readers discuss government efforts to boost the city’s fertility rate, a church’s conflict with an international school, and China’s attitude to its past.

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Parents with with their child in a shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui on September 19. Photo: Jelly Tse
Good Schools Guide

Hiring a professional can make it easier to secure a child’s place at top schools

Making your way through numerous school applications can be a hard slog because of the bureaucracy and paperwork involved – but consultants can help.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong parents need sustained support rather than one-off bonuses

Readers discuss efforts to encourage Hongkongers to have children, the cost of international schooling, and double standards involved in promoting horse racing.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong schools urged to hold abuse ‘crisis drill’, list of high-risk pupils

Child protection training also urged for professionals ahead of Hong Kong rolling out law on reporting suspected abuse.

Child protection training should be included professional accreditation requirements, an NGO says. Photo: Dickson Lee
Wellness

New study finds alarming trends in teen health. How to fix them?

Teens are increasingly caught up in habits that place them at risk of obesity, diabetes, poor mental health and more as adults, study says.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers urge more teacher training to spot serious child abuse cases

Legislators call for professional training as education authorities issue updated guidelines that mandate reporting of suspected incidents.

Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong’s baby bonus scheme include talent to boost birth rate?

Lawmaker says some professionals have complained about being left out of bonus scheme.

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The one-off cash allowance of HK$20,000 has been distributed to 48,984 applicants as of the end of June. Photo: Nora Tam
Good Schools Guide

Experts in Hong Kong discuss the trend for gentle parenting

Therapists and psychologists from Heep Hong, Central Minds and MindNLife talk about the parenting paradigm, exploring its benefits, challenges and relevance in a changing cultural landscape.

Experts in Hong Kong weigh in on why gentle parenting, a balance of styles previously identified as permissive and authoritative, is trending, and may be useful for many local families. Photo: Eugene Lee. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong issues guide for reporting suspected child abuse. The Post takes a look

Under coming law, members of 25 professions will face up to three months in prison and HK$50,000 fine if they fail to report suspected cases.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to launch guide for professionals required to report child abuse cases

Guide will include decision tree that can be used in court as defence for professionals charged with not reporting such cases.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must unite to prevent criminal gangs from exploiting children

Readers discuss criminal syndicates preying on children, and steps schools should take to protect pupils on trips.

An anti-drug promotion truck is parked at the police headquarters in Wan Chai on April 29. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong children in cramped flats have poorer mental health: survey

Feelings of depression, anxiety and stress worse for those who say they lack play and study areas at home, while academic performance also affected.

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The first phase of the three-year study ran from June 2023 to August 2024 and covered 1,032 children aged 9 to 12. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong nearly double over decade

Social Welfare Department data also shows more than 20 per cent of perpetrators in sexual abuse cases last year were 16 years old and below.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s breast milk bank offers best start to life

Initiative has proved to be a huge success, yet much more needs to be done to encourage those Hong Kong mothers who can to breastfeed their babies.

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