{"id":67048,"date":"2023-12-11T16:59:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=67048"},"modified":"2023-12-13T09:56:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T09:56:15","slug":"is-cardiff-really-a-child-friendly-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2023\/12\/11\/is-cardiff-really-a-child-friendly-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Cardiff really a child-friendly city?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unicef recently crowned the Welsh capital the UK\u2019s first child-friendly city. But as child poverty rates are on the up, some argue this label is unwarranted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A blue banner is pictured hanging off of a black lampost\" class=\"wp-image-67065\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A blue banner is pictured hanging off of a black lampost\" class=\"wp-image-67065\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cardiff has been crowned the UK&#8217;s first child-friendly city, a Unicef accolade which recognises the city&#8217;s progress in advancing the human rights of children. Image credit: Maddie Balcombe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Childhood is a time that people often remember fondly. From school trips and new adventures, to learning and playing freely, this period is crucial in developing who we are. However over<a href=\"https:\/\/cpag.org.uk\/news-blogs\/news-listings\/official-child-poverty-statistics-350000-more-children-poverty-and-numbers#:~:text=350%2C000%20more%20children%20were%20pulled%20into%20relative%20poverty%20(after%20housing,3.6%20million%20in%202010%2D11.\"> 4 million<\/a> children in the UK are living in poverty, unable to access the privileges that make for a safe and memorable childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children&#8217;s charity<a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionforchildren.org.uk\/\"> Action for Children<\/a> says poverty is a lack of money that leaves families struggling to afford essentials and enjoy a decent standard of living. In Wales, this is the reality for <a href=\"https:\/\/endchildpoverty.org.uk\/child-poverty\/\">28%<\/a> of children, with Cardiff\u2019s figures among some of the highest in the country. Despite this, the Welsh capital has just been named the UK\u2019s first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childfriendlycardiff.co.uk\/childrens-rights\/global-recognition-for-cardiff\/\">child-friendly city<\/a> by Unicef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how can Cardiff be a child-friendly city when so many of its children are still living in poverty?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-datawrapper wp-block-embed-datawrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Percentage of children living in poverty in Wales 21\/22\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/PoR7m\/9\/#?secret=AGrPw3ozdu\" data-secret=\"AGrPw3ozdu\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"602\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Percentage of children living in poverty in Wales 21\/22\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/PoR7m\/9\/#?secret=AGrPw3ozdu\" data-secret=\"AGrPw3ozdu\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"602\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How poverty impacts Cardiff\u2019s children<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cardiff, over 21,000 children are living in poverty. Adam Johannes, founder of campaign group Cardiff People\u2019s Assembly, calls these statistics damning. He said: \u201cThe high rates of child poverty that grip our community suffocate the hopes of future generations. How can we claim to be a child-friendly city when our children are forced to endure these hardships?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Poverty often holds a child back from unlocking their full potential<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Alastair Love, media officer at Action for Children<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These hardships can manifest themselves in different ways. For example, children\u2019s rights charity Save the Children <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savethechildren.org.uk\/content\/dam\/gb\/reports\/wales\/centenary_book_english.pdf\">recounts<\/a> how the struggles of poverty impacted Catherine, a single mother of two from Cardiff. When Catherine\u2019s fridge freezer broke, it left \u201ca huge impact\u201d on her family. She would usually control her budget by shopping for food fortnightly on a prepaid store card, but when left without suitable storage methods she had to buy produce \u201cevery couple of days.\u201d Not only did her living costs skyrocket during this time, but she was also unable to store important medicine for her daughters. This had a huge impact on Catherine\u2019s family and reflects the harsh reality of what a third of children in Cardiff are facing today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A child-friendly city?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Unicef\u2019s child-friendly city status recognises Cardiff\u2019s progress in advancing the human rights of children. In comparison to other cities in the UK, Cardiff has paved the way in ensuring that children are at the forefront of policies. It has achieved this through a number of initiatives, such as the introduction of the Youth Council and Youth Health Board, giving children an opportunity to influence decision-making in the city. Cardiff has also taken steps to give children a sense of belonging through festivals, story trails and exclusively youth-led media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These factors were named in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org.uk\/child-friendly-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/OCTOBER-RECOGNITION-ASSESSMENT-OUTCOME-REPORT-CARDIFF.pdf\">Unicef\u2019s report<\/a> as reasons for recognising Cardiff as a child-friendly city. However, the report also notes room for improvement, stating that some of these initiatives aren\u2019t accessible for all of Cardiff\u2019s children, such as those in poverty. Alastair Love, media officer at Action for Children, said: \u201cPoverty often holds a child back from unlocking their full potential.\u201d This is clearly the case in Cardiff, as some children are missing out on opportunities designed for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this disparity in mind, Johannes questioned how the city has been able to achieve this status. He said: \u201cThe impact of child poverty is far reaching and long lasting. In a city that boasts progress and prosperity, it is a travesty that we find ourselves in this situation. How can we claim to be a child-friendly city?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Four people stand behind a protest sign, campaigning against poverty and austerity\" class=\"wp-image-67126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Four people stand behind a protest sign, campaigning against poverty and austerity\" class=\"wp-image-67126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Members of Cardiff People&#8217;s Assembly regularly campaign against austerity and poverty. Image credit: Adam Johannes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A step in the right direction<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Tackling child poverty is one of the council\u2019s main aims, said Jeremy Rhys, head of communications at Cardiff Council. This is set out in the council\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiff.gov.uk\/ENG\/Your-Council\/Strategies-plans-and-policies\/Corporate-Plan\/Documents\/Corporate%20Plan%202023%20to%202026%20Eng.pdf\">plan<\/a> to deliver a \u201cstronger, fairer, greener\u201d Cardiff by 2026. There are many pledges made in this plan, with the council promising to invest in schools, deliver 4,000 new homes, and reassert Cardiff\u2019s position as a leading cultural destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps most importantly though, this plan aims to support people out of poverty. The council will create a financial advice programme to help people navigate the cost of living crisis, and they are working with third sector organisations such as Cardiff Food Bank to help those worse off. They are also hoping to reduce homelessness in the city by making prevention support more accessible and providing a dedicated caseworker to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was also recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/universal-primary-free-school-meals-upfsm\">announced<\/a> that all Welsh primary school children will have access to free school meals by 2024, potentially saving families over \u00a3500 per year. \u201cFree school meals are a powerful weapon,\u201d said Johannes, \u201cthey lift up the health of Welsh people while increasing thousands of people\u2019s disposable income.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Cardiff a child-friendly city? Here&#8217;s what the founder of Cardiff People&#8217;s Assembly thinks<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C0uFLCaooPZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C0uFLCaooPZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C0uFLCaooPZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Maddie Balcombe (@writtenbymaddie)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Initiatives such as these are a step in the right direction to ensure that Cardiff is a safe place for all children. But, this is not the first time that the council has made these promises. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-06\/child-poverty-strategy-for-wales-report.pdf\">2015<\/a>, Cardiff Council pledged to eradicate child poverty by 2020. It promised to reduce the number of children living in workless households and reduce the inequalities that some families face. However, the council failed to achieve this goal. Three years later, the people of Cardiff find themselves in a worse situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The failure to meet this target and Cardiff&#8217;s prevalent child poverty issue is at odds with the city&#8217;s new child-friendly status. For many, this contrast is proof that 27.7% of Cardiff\u2019s children are being overlooked. Some children in Cardiff have the privilege of living a happy and fulfilling childhood, while others are left with empty promises and neglected by those meant to protect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-67128\" alt=\"Two children walk together through grassy field holding hands. Image credit: Unsplash\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-67128\" alt=\"Two children walk together through grassy field holding hands. Image credit: Unsplash\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/cfc-feature-5-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">HOW DOES POVERTY IMPACT CHILDREN?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Family Life<\/strong>:<\/span> Parents might work several jobs to make ends meet. The pressure of financial problems can cause frustration and lead to family arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Food:<\/span><\/strong> Children might miss out on some food groups because they\u2019re more expensive. Some families will have to rely on food banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Education:<\/span><\/strong> Due to costs, children might miss school trips. They may not be able to afford the correct uniform, which results in punishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Mental Health:<\/span><\/strong> Children often pick up on their parents worries and develop their own anxieties. If children miss opportunities, they can begin to feel lonely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\">All information from Action for Children<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unicef recently crowned the Welsh capital the UK\u2019s first child-friendly city. 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