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Children and youth

Letter From Hong Kong

Babies, toddlers have to ace interviews to get into pre-school in Hong Kong. How do parents cope?

Young children have to pass admission interviews to get into pre-schools in Hong Kong.
Young children have to pass admission interviews to get into pre-schools in Hong Kong.

In India’s Bihar, parties woo restless Gen Z voters but jobs promises raise doubts

A crowd watching as opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal leaves a Bihar rally in a helicopter on Nov 3.
A crowd watching as opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal leaves a Bihar rally in a helicopter on Nov 3.

Can AI help us understand ‘skibidi toilet’?

Gen Alpha’s language seems designed to confuse both parents and machines, says the writer.
Gen Alpha’s language seems designed to confuse both parents and machines, says the writer.

ICE plans call centre to track unaccompanied migrant children, other immigration offenders

The centre would aim to feed information from state and local police to federal authorities, including the locations of unaccompanied children.
The centre would aim to feed information from state and local police to federal authorities, including the locations of unaccompanied children.

Australia includes Reddit, Kick in teen social media ban

Australia will become the first country to fine social media firms up to A$49.5 million (S$42.01 million) if they fail to take reasonable steps to block users aged under 16.
Australia will become the first country to fine social media firms up to A$49.5 million (S$42.01 million) if they fail to take reasonable steps to block users aged under 16.

Singapore’s yo-yo scene spins back to life with young enthusiasts

James Liew, 8, is are part of a new generation of peppy young players fronting a refreshed wave of interest in the hobby-sport.
James Liew, 8, is are part of a new generation of peppy young players fronting a refreshed wave of interest in the hobby-sport.

French court probes TikTok for algorithms pushing to suicide

FILE PHOTO: The TikTok app icon on a smartphone in this illustration created on October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The TikTok app icon on a smartphone in this illustration created on October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

New children’s palliative ward at Sengkang Community Hospital offers care for complex conditions

(Left) Mr Mohd Aszrin Ahmad, 51, and his son (seated) Dean Joaquim Mohd Aszrin, 14, with (centre)  physiotherapist Jilene Lau, and occupational therapist Yang Ching Wen, both from Sengkang Community Hospital, at the Paediatric Care ward.
(Left) Mr Mohd Aszrin Ahmad, 51, and his son (seated) Dean Joaquim Mohd Aszrin, 14, with (centre)  physiotherapist Jilene Lau, and occupational therapist Yang Ching Wen, both from Sengkang Community Hospital, at the Paediatric Care ward.

Advisory warns parents, students about youth-related crime, including scams and voyeurism

The advisory sent in October via the Parents Gateway app explains the nature of various crimes, such as Kpod use and scams.
The advisory sent in October via the Parents Gateway app explains the nature of various crimes, such as Kpod use and scams.

Depressed teen set fire to booths at VivoCity and Harbourfront Centre, caused over $27k in damage

Yogesh Pubalan Pubalan, 19, was convicted on Nov 3 after pleading guilty to two counts of mischief.
Yogesh Pubalan Pubalan, 19, was convicted on Nov 3 after pleading guilty to two counts of mischief.

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