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Rise in Young People Living Outside Families in Germany
The number of young people living outside their families in Germany rose in 2023 for the first time since 2017, mainly due to an increase in unaccompanied minors.
- What are the family structures of the majority of families involved in these cases?
- The three main reasons for placement are parental failure (e.g., due to flight or illness), endangerment of child welfare (neglect, abuse), and limited parental competence. Almost half the cases involved single parents.
- What are the main reasons for the placement of young people in institutional or foster care?
- In 2023, approximately 128,000 children and youth were in institutional care, while about 87,000 were in foster families. Around 28 percent of all placements were new.
- Why has the number of young people living outside their families in Germany increased after a period of decline?
- The increase in the number of young people living outside their families in 2023 is primarily due to a rise in the number of unaccompanied minors entering Germany.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The article frames the increase as a consequence of the influx of unaccompanied minors, while acknowledging other factors, the focus on this specific group could influence readers to perceive this as the primary, or even sole, cause. This is potentially an oversimplification of the problem.
Language Bias
The language used is relatively neutral. However, focusing heavily on the influx of unaccompanied minors, even if factually accurate, could subtly influence readers to view them as a primary problem rather than simply one factor.
Bias by Omission
The article focuses heavily on the increase in unaccompanied minors, potentially downplaying other contributing factors to the overall rise in young people living outside their families. While it mentions other reasons, it doesn't delve into their proportions compared to the increase in unaccompanied minors. This might lead to a skewed understanding of the overall situation.
Sustainable Development Goals
The rise in the number of young people living outside their families highlights a growing inequality in access to family support and care, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied minors.