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Hong Kong society
Letters
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Families need not feel targeted by the child safeguarding process
Readers discuss the structured process around child abuse reporting, the reach of fire safety education, and ice hockey in Hong Kong.
13 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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In confronting child abuse, Hong Kong must reckon with the problem’s origins
11 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Immigration Department worker who repeatedly assaulted wife, son spared jail
9 Mar 2026 - 8:06PM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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A deeper solution to child abuse lies in breaking vicious cycles
A landmark study shows how childhood trauma could shape parenting styles. A mindset change is needed to protect children from harm.
1 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong society
Breaking the cycle: Hong Kong parents wrestle with impact of their own abuse
Experts urge cultural change to end intergenerational violence as landmark study reveals childhood trauma still shapes parenting patterns.
19 Feb 2026 - 1:43PM
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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.
15 Feb 2026 - 8:04PM
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Hong Kong society
Letters
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To protect children, professionals could also watch family dynamics
Readers discuss how to better implement child protection, and the financial meaning of lai see.
14 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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What Hong Kong’s abuse reporting law means for child-facing professionals
Readers discuss the implications of the new law, and support for sexual minority rights.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
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.
21 Jan 2026 - 4:45PM
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.
21 Jan 2026 - 12:14AM
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.
20 Jan 2026 - 10:08AM
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.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:28AM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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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.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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.
21 Nov 2025 - 2:27AM
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.
19 Nov 2025 - 4:05AM
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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.
31 Oct 2025 - 6:15AM
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.
17 Oct 2025 - 12:42PM
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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.
17 Oct 2025 - 3:11PM
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.
8 Oct 2025 - 11:15AM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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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.
6 Oct 2025 - 11:30AM
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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.
3 Oct 2025 - 6:15PM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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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.
23 Sep 2025 - 11:30AM
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.
1 Sep 2025 - 11:17PM
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.
28 Aug 2025 - 5:15PM
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.
22 Aug 2025 - 4:30PM
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.
3 Aug 2025 - 7:34PM
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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.
14 Aug 2025 - 3:20PM
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.
25 Jul 2025 - 5:43PM
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