Inside the caged world of Hong Kong's 'hidden youths' Saturday, 30 March, 2013
Young Hongkongers are increasingly isolating themselves for long periods from their family, friends and society, demoralised by the challenges in life.
Jennifer Cheng and Simpson Cheung
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With his sporty clothing, love of basketball and gentle yet firm voice, Louis Yip does not fit the stereotype of a reclusive secondary-school dropout.
But the 19-year-old once quit his classes and spent a full year as a recluse, playing video games at home. He joined a growing army of jobless school leavers who are not engaged in education or training - the so-called "non-engaged youths". The phenomenon is on the rise in Hong Kong and has been associated with an array of personal and health problems, including violent crime. Read more: http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1202673/inside-caged-world-hong-kongs-hidden-youths |
Social rules can unlock 'hidden youth' Saturday, 30 March, 2013
Vivienne Chow in Tokyo
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Parents are the key to combating the antisocial and sometimes violent behaviour of young dropouts - dubbed "hidden youth" or otaku - says the artist whose work drew international attention to the phenomenon.
"Superflat" artist Takashi Murakami said parents should not try too hard to be friends with their children but rather should teach them social rules. Read more: http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1202869/social-rules-can-unlock-hidden-youth |
Help Hong Kong's hidden youths come out of their shell Thursday, 28 March
Paul Yip and Melissa Chan say Hong Kong must find better ways to help the growing number of young people who opt out of society, before their isolation and lack of hope lead them to hurt themselves and others
Paul Yip and Melissa Chan
Paul Yip and Melissa Chan say Hong Kong must find better ways to help the growing number of young people who opt out of society, before their isolation and lack of hope lead them to hurt themselves and others
Paul Yip and Melissa Chan
The recent murder cases involving Hong Kong youths have undoubtedly left people shaken and caused many to question just what has gone wrong with our society. Discussions have primarily been about the "hidden youths" in Hong Kong. Typically, they have poor social skills but are very active in the cyber world. Although the murder cases are certainly extreme, the underlying issues must be taken seriously.
Read more: http://www.scmp.com/topics/hikikomori |
More youngsters hide out at home
Monday, 15 January, 2007
Ng Kang-Chung
Monday, 15 January, 2007
Ng Kang-Chung
The number of young people who spend their lives locked in their bedrooms has tripled in the past two years to as many as 18,500, a welfare group's estimate shows.
Hong Kong Christian Service's previous estimate compiled from a survey of 36 secondary schools in March 2005 put the number at 6,000. Read More: http://www.scmp.com/article/578669/more-youngsters-hide-out-home |
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