Amsterdam Children Suffer from Discrimination Impacting Development, Study Finds
A significant study by Children’s Ombudsman Annemarie Tuzgöl reveals that children in Amsterdam, aged 8 to 18, frequently experience discrimination and racism, leading to bullying by peers and adults. The findings indicate varied reactions, with younger children feeling anger and older youths showing apathy. Participants proposed that discussions about racism should be more prevalent and that they need accessible support for sharing negative experiences. The research highlights a troubling 1 in 10 children in the Netherlands facing discrimination.