VOICED : El fenomeno de los ninos tailandeses criados por sus abuelos

Champène, a 70-year-old grandmother in Isaan, Thailand, cares for her grandchildren while their parents work in Bangkok due to economic constraints. Many children in Isaan are raised by grandparents, impacting their development and education. The economic reality forces parents to leave their children behind, leading to emotional challenges. Despite the community's support, the children's future remains uncertain.

Why are many children in Ban Dua being raised by their grandparents?

• Their parents are unable to care for them.

• Their parents are working in Bangkok and cannot afford to take them.

• Their grandparents prefer to raise them.

• The children prefer living in the village.

What developmental issues do children raised by grandparents in Isaan face?

• They excel in linguistic skills.

• They lag in linguistic and social skills.

• They are more socially active.

• They have no developmental issues.

How do teachers describe children raised by their grandparents?

• They are quiet and often daydream.

• They are ahead in their studies.

• They are very active and engaged.

• They are disruptive in class.

What is a major reason parents from Isaan move to Bangkok?

• To provide better education for their children.

• To escape the village community.

• To find manual labor jobs.

• To enjoy city life.

What is a common sentiment among parents working in Bangkok?

• They do not miss their children.

• They are happy to be away from their children.

• They regret the time lost with their children.

• They prefer the city over the village.