Social Welfare Department has issued a detailed parenting advisory to enable children and caregivers to cope with sudden disruption in the daily routine in the wake of worldwide outbreak of Covid-19 disease. The advisory states that the sudden disruption in the daily routine, looming fear of possible loss while limiting social interaction can impact mental Health adversely. The effect could be equally felt by children and adolescents. “It is necessary to stay vigilant and tread cautiously while dealing with Children under these circumstances” the advisory adds. It further states that the children should stay close to their parents and family, as far as possible. If a child needs to be separated from their primary caregiver due to suspected illness of child or caregiver, it must be ensured that appropriate alternative care is provided and a social worker, or caregiver should regularly follow up on the child.
