Queen Sivia of Sweden Sent A Video Message For Parents

When children are isolated, the risk of violence and abuse increases. Interruptions from school and everyday activities cause many children to lose contact with safe adults in their surroundings. Founder of the Childhood Foundation, Queen Silvia of Sweden sent a video message for parents, on the occasion of Covid-19 crisis.

Queen Sivia of Sweden sent a video message for parents - VIDEO

In the video message, the Queen said the following: Pay attention to your own children and other children in your neighborhood who may not have a safe family situation. Show that you are there for them. During the special situation we are in now, children are even more exposed and vulnerable than usual. Perhaps not because of the coronavirus itself, but because of its consequences. I want to ask you to see, really see, all the children who are near you. Perhaps the child is exposed to adult concerns about an uncertain future? Perhaps the child is subject to domestic violence and abuse? Perhaps the child is subject to abuse or grooming on the Internet? Ask them, "How are you?" "Is there something that worries you?" "Would you tell me?" "You should know that you are not alone." "I want to be a support for you!" A safe adult reduces the risk of a child getting sick. Your support is more important now than ever. You can make a difference not only for the moment, but also for a child's life.