Eunpyeong-gu Expands Operation of Non-Face-to-Face Education at Childcare Comprehensive Support Center

Expansion of Real-Time Video Lectures on Respecting Infant and Toddler Rights and Child Abuse Prevention Education

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) actively supports caregivers of infants and young children (aged 0-5) and childcare center staff through the Childcare Comprehensive Support Center to raise awareness of young children's rights and prevent child abuse, enabling caregivers and childcare staff to nurture and care for young children in a healthy and proper manner.

In response to the recent increase in child abuse cases, Eunpyeong-gu has established a thorough child protection system by assigning dedicated personnel and forming a child abuse response information linkage council.

Accordingly, the Childcare Comprehensive Support Center, which supports various projects for families with young children and childcare staff, plans to expand child abuse prevention education through real-time online video lectures.

Currently, the childcare curriculum (4th Standard Childcare Curriculum, Nuri Curriculum) and evaluation indicators emphasize respecting and recognizing the rights of young children. In connection with Save the Children, human rights education, and child abuse prevention projects, the center continuously conducts education focused on respecting children's rights and alleviating childcare staff stress to enhance professionalism.

Additionally, through parent education, the center provides correct parenting methods and skills to address various conflicts and difficulties arising during the parenting process, aiming to increase parenting efficacy and efficiency and boost confidence in fulfilling the role of a caregiver.

Especially due to the COVID-19 situation and social distancing guidelines, the number of parents experiencing stress and postpartum depression from isolated childcare is increasing. Emotional and psychological difficulties can be transmitted to young children, potentially leading to issues such as child abuse or neglect. Therefore, preventive education programs are also being prepared.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, stated, “Going forward, the Childcare Comprehensive Support Center will continue to support childcare staff and caregivers not only through education but also by providing consulting and counseling via non-face-to-face online methods.”

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