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Dec 27, 2009

Money woes up, delinquents up

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The number of parents seeking a Beyond Parental Control order from the Juvenile Court spikes during downturns, and the past year or so has been no different. -- PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO

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BAD times turn out bad teens.
The number of parents seeking a Beyond Parental Control order from the Juvenile Court spikes during downturns, and the past year or so has been no different.
This past year, 744 applications were filed, compared to 720 last year and 673 in 2007.
When Singapore was gripped by a recession in 2001, the number of applications more than doubled from 244 in 2001 to 598 the following year.
Parents haul up their children for suspected gang activity, substance abuse or running away for weeks on end. But much of the buck has to be passed back to them, counsellors say.
During tough times, parents may neglect their children to clock in more hours at the office. And being cash-strapped, they are also less able to give their children that latest flashy iPod or PlayStation Portable.
Read the full story in Monday's edition of The Straits Times.
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[Alamaking]

Yes, its time to upturn the downturn, LOL


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