Some might say that children who are troublesome or engage in anti-social behaviour can be difficult to believe in. Barnardo’s argues that it is these children who need our support. Most children in trouble are trapped in a cycle of disadvantage. Children who start down a path of bad behaviour can be helped to change direction.

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Society is demonising its young people. Although most children are not troublesome, our research shows that half the population thinks that young people are beginning to behave like animals. We want people to think again.

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Our work has revealed that society casually condemns all children and young people. What do you think? Can more be done to help troubled children? Are you a young person and feel unfairly treated by society?

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