Experts highlight that children were neglected during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly as schools transitioned to online learning. While the government aimed to safeguard children, many faced heightened risks, including family abuse. This disconnect between families and schools has resulted in lasting challenges, including significant school absences and developmental delays. For university students, the isolation experienced during lockdown has deeply affected their social growth and mental well-being. The long-term impact of these disruptions continues to pose challenges for young people, resulting in anxiety and a fractured relationship with education.
When schools closed during the pandemic, children faced increased risks of domestic abuse and mental health issues, yet their needs remained overlooked.
The lockdown created a disconnect between schools and families, leading to increased school refusal and raising concerns over children's social development and mental health.
Covid has left lasting effects on children, with many unable to meet developmental milestones and a significant number persistently absent from school.
As a university student affected by the pandemic, I feel I experienced a profound loneliness that stunted my social development and robbed me of crucial milestones.
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