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This book addresses different challenges that endanger the lives of children in South Africa from an ethical perspective. The text is meant to position itself as a resource for specialists (and practitioners) in ethics and childhood studies. The content is systematically and intersectionally presented, based on scholarly analyses, insights, reasoning, and expertise - originating in different disciplines and backgrounds. It endeavours to help especially those who study the sociocultural contexts of children and families in terms of challenges and opportunities, and for possible support.

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For those concerned with the well-being of children, this text provides extensive coverage of the challenges contemporary children face and the kinds of dignifying care societies and religious groups can offer to help them grow up strong and capable. Although based on South African data, the authors' reflections are translatable to other countries, both within and outside the African continent. I see significant intersections with my own research in the United States and with that of many of my colleagues in Europe as well. PROF KAREN-MARIE YUST Union Presbyterian Seminary This trans-disciplinary book has put the current relevant (South) African themes on the table that we as South Africans grapple with daily. These themes might be perceived as uncomfortable and controversial for some, yet it remains the current reality we are facing with and therefore this book opens up and will help us with engaging with the different views, dichotomies and creative tension. Furthermore, these topics have been put on the table and are open for dialogue and it challenges both the academia, faith communities, NGO's, CBO's, education sector and other role-players to engage with these issues both with regards to research but also to contribute meaningfully to the discourse and taking it seriously. Not only is this book useful to the academic formation of students and future clergy, but it also challenges the faith sector, educational sector and various role-players within the South African (legislative) setting to sound accountability and responsibility with regards to children and youth. DR JACQUES W BEUKES Department of Practical Theology University of Pretoria This book drives home the saying that children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. Children are exposed to and challenged by different life situations from the day they are born. This vulnerable population often becomes more vulnerable when exposed and confronted with adverse experiences, whether it is within or outside their families. The authors discuss childhood vulnerabilities within the South African context touching on different ethical issues ranging from culture, religion and sexual orientation. This text is a must-read for individuals and agencies working to better the lives of children in South Africa. PROF SANDRA B FERREIRA Department of Social Work University of the Free State

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