Why institutional care is harmful? Why Parental/Kinship/foster Care is better?
In the past, people thought institutional care was the best way to help individuals with different needs. But now, we know it can be harmful in many ways. Firstly, institutions often can't give each person the special care they need. They treat everyone the same, which isn't right. On the other hand, when kids or individuals are with families or foster parents, they get personal attention that suits them best. In institutions, there's often a lack of emotional connection between caregivers and residents. This can leave people feeling lonely and sad. But in family or foster care, there's more love and closeness, which is super important for someone's happiness and growth. Living in an institution can also hold back a person's development. There's not enough chance to learn and grow in social, mental, and emotional ways. But being with families or foster parents provides a better environment for learning and being yourself. Sadly, there's a higher risk of ...