www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/news/home-news/childrens-minister-guardian-plans-will-help-provide-safety-net-for-those-who-need-one.1392212074
Would I be unreasonable in thinking Scottish government's proposal to give every child in Scotland a named, state appointed guardian is a huge waste of money which could be targeted where it's needed?
I don't actually agree with the reasons cited by the religious objectors on this link as I don't think in every case families are sacrosanct and know best. There are good reasons for providing access for children to be able to speak to people outwith their families if children want it but not for this to be mandatory.
Scotland has a system of Children's Panels which on the whole works better for children who get into trouble than the system in England. It's made up of sensible non professionals from all walks of life. I've thought for a long time it would be very beneficial for children in care or whose families are involved with the social work department to have private access at regular intervals to an independant "sensible person" to talk to.
Within schools the roles of guidance teachers could be expanded so children know they can speak to an adult in confidence about things that are troubling them, but is it really necessary to appoint a state guardian for every child?
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Does every child in Scotland really need a state appointed guardian?
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Caitlin17 · 16/02/2014 17:52
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