Abstract
"Runaway children" is a growing issue. Print, electronic, and social media highlighted and reported many cases daily. Multidimensional factors are responsible. This study aims to highlight the factors responsible behind and to suggest solutions for families and persons concerned. The assessment of the factors is based on the statements of runaway children. The empirical work focused on 50 children aging from 9 years to 17 years. Structured interviews were carried out. The results indicate that the highest proportion of runaway children was due to violence at home, at school/madras, and at the workplace.Punishments, violence against children, poverty, and strict behavior were pointed out as major causes. Soft and friendly behavior, provision of basic needs including education, parents' guidance, violence free environment without punishment play a role in minimizing the incidence. Extra curricular activities - sports, Boy Scout, and Girl Guide are the key at the school level.
Authors
1-Bushra Yasmeen Associate Professor, School of Sociology, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Muhammad Ramzan Assistant Professor, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Shadab Iqbal Lecturer, School of Sociology, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords
Runaway Children, Violence at Home, School/Work Place, Socioeconomic Status, Poverty
DOI Number
10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).20
Page Nos
207 ‒ 213
Volume & Issue
VII - II
