“Critically analyse and discuss the emerging theories and principles relating to the vulnerability of children and young people in England today. Module title: Working with Parents, Carers and Families to Safeguard Children”

In modern Britain it is still common belief that children who live in poverty are more likely to suffer child abuse, unfortunately child abuse happens in all walks of life and abusers are found in all the social classes, religions, races and cultures.  Abusers can be of any age and are commonly known to the child or young person and the abuse can take place almost anywhere (NYSCB, 2009).  Family are the most influential individuals on their childs initial development (Parton, 2006). Regardless of culture it is the family that will teach a child how to mature into an adult and therefore they will learn their family values which they will continue to follow throughout their adult lives (James et al, 2004).  If a child fails to have positive early life experiences they will be unable to nurture good developmental experiences in their own children (The Nurture Group Network, 2011).  Child…(short extract)