The Naval Children’s Charity (NCC) and the Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) have published a new report, The Impact of Military Life in the Service Child, which shows considerable gaps in education and healthcare for children of military service people. The report is a follow-up to the 2009 report, "Overlooked Casualties of Conflict". Since 2009, the number of service personnel with children increased from approximately 91,000 to 115,000.
Service children do not perform as well as non-mobile service children: there are fewer service children entering university, they are more likely to start work at 18, and they can expect lower-quality health care.
The authors of the report noted an increase in the phenomenon of "weekending” — when the service parent lives away from the family, but visits during the weekend. On the one hand, this provides some stability, but on the other hand, means changes in the family dynamic. However, frequent separation from a parent can negatively influence the mental health of a child. According to lead author, Dr Lauren Godier-McBard, separation or parental absence is one of the biggest challenges for children with parents in the military. Frequent moves can also cause a loss of identity and sense of belonging.
Yet, having a parent in the military can provide a positive role model, more discipline, and a source of pride in the family.
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