Illegal Immigration
How does Illegal Immigration Affects Child Development? Every year, thousands of people move for a better life. Some embarked on this journey alone leaving their children behind. Mexico has one of the highest migration rates in the world. Each year, an alarming number of illegals’ families are torn apart by resettlement of one or both parents. Children are now crossing the Mexican border alone.
Illegal immigration Affects the child development
Effects of parents’ relocation on children can be devastating. Depression and increased anxiety are among the most common problems. Mental health issues persist throughout adolescence. Many of these kids suffer emotionally. They are developmentally delayed and have trouble with social skills. When parents leave children behind, kids feel insecure and lost. Many youngsters become withdrawn and start acting out.
The Affect on child development
When immigration separates parents and children, it tears at the very structure of the family.
It causes financial burden and social stigma. The children feel abandonment, worthlessness, and self-hatred. Caregivers entrusted to take care of these children often neglect them. This affects the child’s psychological development. Lower school grades, lack of motivation, and other social issues can result when children move to America from places such as Mexico without one or both parents.
Illegal immigration Affects child development if Parents leave
Excerpt from Left across the Border
“There is a saying about eyes and how they can be like a window into your soul. I guess that’s probably true. Look into my eyes. Well, you can try, but most of the time I won’t really let you. If you do see into my eyes, I think you would see my soul. You would see that there is brightness and there is darkness because my soul is both. My soul is bright because I grew up with two parents who love me and two sisters that I love to the moon and back.
Illegal immigration Affects who!
Let’s speak about emptiness and abandonment issues related to illegal immigration. There should be a better way to keep a family together. What have you been taught about Mexican immigration reform? Should the government send people back? Do you agree with Donald J. Trump or Barack Obama’s plans? If we build walls, what does it means for America, right? Leave comments below!
I could never relocate myself and not bring my children. I can’t even imagine leaving them behind.
Robin Rue(@massholemommy) Thats my point and yet numerous Mexican children attempt to cross the US Border daily…. Alone and scared left to basically grow up fast.
Sometimes you have to do what you have to do to make a better life for you and your family. Having moved here from another country although legally I can totally understand why some women/men do it.
Amanda/Growing Up Madison, I don’t thing I would send my child to travel dangerous journey alone. AS a mother I would have travel with my child.
I can’t imagine going anywhere without my children or grandchildren. I can only imagine how hard it must be for the families who had to make the decision I’m glad I’m not faced with.
I can only imagine how difficult it would be want to have to make life-changing decisions to provide for your family.They go through so much.
It’s hard for me to think that i need to leave my kids for relocation. I would not leave my kids for any reason. I can’t imagine the life without them.
I’m so thankful that we are didn’t suffer into this situation. It so sad that other people need to face this.
It is a sad reality that some countries still have families torn apart by migration. It is the call of a better pay, a better life for the children they left behind. However, the psychological impact on the child has not been considered. Although the intent is good, the end result does not always turn out as desired.
Annemarie LeBlanc, I agree with you about the psychological affect on the kids…They are left to suffer. Thanks for your support.
This happened to my friend. He moved to another country and became illegal. He never met his son 🙁 So sad. it’s been 13 years.
This is true. It’s different when a child grows up with their parents and when a child grows up with relatives or extended family. But I also know families who have made this work as well and the child grew up without going through any of these issues. I guess it really depends on how the child is raised.
Elizabeth O, Your point is well said but these children are too young with no stability their chances is slim.
It’s really hard when families are separated, but sometimes, this can’t be helped. Parents would seek greener pastures to be able to support their families.
I can’t imagine leaving my children.
I’ve often wondered how hard it must be on the kids when one parent crosses a border and has to leave the family behind. My heart aches for all involved, most especially the children.
I have a lot of opinions on this issue, and for that, I’m going to say none.