title: [Child's status in modern-day Finnish society].
abstract: Despite the fact that the child's status is protected in the Finnish legislation, the development is taking a turn for the worse. Health inequalities among children are a matter of concern, and an increasing number of children need child protection. The best interest of the child is not taken into account in decision-making or everyday life in a manner consistent with children's rights. In view of the dependency ratio and public-sector finances of the future years, it is essential that the development of children and the young will be cared for in a manner allowing them to grow into healthy adults.
authors.affiliation: Pääsihteeri, sosiaalityän ja perhetutkimuksen dosentti Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliitto ja Helsingin yliopisto.
authors.forename: Mirjam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kalland
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D005260:Female; D005387:Finland; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male