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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong children. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Police were called to a flat on Tsui Fung Street in Wong Tai Sin. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Mother arrested after son, 12, told police she beat him with a rattan cane

Woman, 41, arrested at flat in Wong Tai Sin while boy taken to hospital for treatment.

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Good Schools Guide

Will the Hong Kong government weight-management plan really help kids?

Education in Hong Kong

What brought John Lee’s alma mater to the brink of closure?

Hong Kong society

Letters | 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.

A child holds hands with adults in Admiralty on January 20, as the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance came into effect. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | In confronting child abuse, Hong Kong must reckon with the problem’s origins

Readers discuss the cycle of abuse, and an opportunity for Hongkongers to learn more about Ramadan.

Crime in Hong Kong

Immigration Department worker who repeatedly assaulted wife, son spared jail

Defendant ‘ATK’ sentenced to 200 hours of community service for assaults that took place between 2021 and 2025.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | 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.

Posters promote the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance along a footbridge in Admiralty on January 20. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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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.

Hong Kong society

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

Readers discuss how to better implement child protection, and the financial meaning of lai see.

Kindergarten pupils and teachers pass Kowloon Park on December 17. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | 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.

Posters for the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance along a footbridge in Admiralty on January 20. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

Some professionals in Hong Kong are still struggling with the concept of child abuse, according to an NGO. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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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.

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.

The family lives on Wan Fung Street in Wong Tai Sin. Photo: Google Maps
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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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.

A woman and a baby at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on September 19. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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