British and American Children Are the Worst Off in the Industrialized World

**GeorgeForemanRules** · 12-23-2009, 12:13 AM

British and American Children Are the Worst Off in the Industrialized World

Report from UNICEF

UNICEF have released their findings in a new report which assesses the well-being of young children in the industrialized world. Their findings are as follows:

"British and American children are among the worst off in the industrialized world", this is according to a UNICEF report released today which ranked the well-being of these two nations at the bottom of the 21 nations. UNICEF, in this new report, brings together the best of currently available data which provides an overview of the state of childhood in the economically advanced nations of the world.

With their findings that the well-being of children are best in "The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, and the fact that the United States and Britain find themselves at the bottom of the table." Bob Reitemeier, Chief Executive of The Children's Society stated; "We simply cannot ignore these shocking findings. UNICEF'S Report is a wake-up call to the fact that, despite being rich countries, UK and the US is failing their children in a number of crucial ways."

The United States and Britain ranked 20th and 21st in this, both countries falling into the bottom third of the six categories measured. The British Government were swift to react and criticizing the Report by saying, "they used years old data and did not measure recent improvements on issues such as teen pregnancies." The American Government have yet to make a statement.

Mr David Bull, Unicef"s Executive Director quoted: "All countries have weaknesses that need to be addressed and no country features in the top third of the rankings for all six dimensions. By comparing the performance of countries we see what is possible with a commitment to support every child to fulfil his or her full potential".

The report does not attempt to explain each country's invididual ranking but is intended to stimulate national debate and encourage countries to to address areas in which they have room for improvement. Mr Bull continues, "As the maxim goes, if you want to improve something, first you have to measure it. The United States came in the last two of the 21 countries measured so I think that our Government have a lot of work and debate to do on this damning report.

This is a national disgrace that has to be addressed immediately. With all the political canvassing I think that this issue should be on the top of any candidates agenda. Time to do something that our citizens can see and be proud of rather than "talking the talk and not walking the walk."

**GeorgeForemanRules** · 01-30-2011, 09:52 PM

Great nations, those poor kids must be proud.

**GearsMcGilf** · 01-31-2011, 10:37 AM

They need to hand out moar condoms and be stricter on stamping out bad influences, such as the pledge of allegiance, mentioning the word god, or displaying flags (unless it's a foreign one)i. We're just not trying hard enough.

**Big Pimpin** · 01-31-2011, 01:02 PM

Fuck 'em. Their parents should have thought about this before mommy decided she didn't want to swallow.

**Glycomann** · 01-31-2011, 01:06 PM

I think it has to do with the price of Nike shoes.

**Zaphod** · 01-31-2011, 02:10 PM

It's about our priorities and how fucked up they are.

**DOMS** · 01-31-2011, 02:17 PM

Which explains why so many Americans and Britons are flooding into those better countries.

**maniclion** · 01-31-2011, 02:19 PM

Is it because our kids have to grow up knowing that if they join the military or a war breaks out they may have to go and defend one of those top ranked nations?

**irish_2003** · 01-31-2011, 02:23 PM

the downfall of america can be traced back to the roots of rap music.....i blame hip hop for our countries current state

**GearsMcGilf** · 01-31-2011, 03:06 PM

It's those goddamn Elvis records and his vulgar hip movements.

**AdmiralRichard** · 02-03-2011, 04:55 PM

who the fuck is this george foreskin guy...That up hilll landscaper.He lives in russia i bet

**Nightowl** · 02-03-2011, 06:39 PM

Welp, me and my friend David just now reading this said my gosh, we can only imagine the other 3rd world countries and their children. But then again, we've got such poor here that those can't keep their own children fed, so we should look no further? Right?!?

(NOT)

**HialeahChico305** · 02-03-2011, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by DOMS

Which explains why so many Americans and Britons are flooding into those better countries.

I don't think its so bad that it would make a american leave their land for the better of their children, but you can't hide the fact the todays youth in america is in alot of trouble. It think your patriotism blinds you sometimes.

**HialeahChico305** · 02-03-2011, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by zaphod

it's about our priorities and how fucked up they are.

+10

**DOMS** · 02-03-2011, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

I don't think its so bad that it would make a american leave their land for the better of their children, but you can't hide the fact the todays youth in america is in alot of trouble. It think your patriotism blinds you sometimes.

Where I grew up, Burbank, I had a great school with great teachers. Where my kids go to school, they have a great school with great teachers. So where are these so-called shitty schools located? I tell you where, in the inner city.

This may surprise some people, but most of the country is not the inner city. Also keep in mind that aren't the "inner city" are not representative of all city schools, such as those in the outlying areas.

My point was that, even given the poor schools that the US and UK have, there is so much more to those countries that make them better.

So yeah, I don't see many Americans or Britons trying to get their kids to go to school in Iceland or Sweden when there are plenty of good schools at home.

Also, "todays youth in america is in alot of trouble"? Not my youths. My role as a parent went beyond conception. I spend time with them and give them all the help and attention they need.

**tucker01** · 02-04-2011, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by DOMS

My role as a parent went beyond conception. I spend time with them and give them all the help and attention they need.

Unfortunately you are in the minority by doing that. Too many parents want to be their kids best friends instead of a role model, a guide and disciplinarian.

**DOMS** · 02-04-2011, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Unfortunately you are in the minority by doing that. Too many parents want to be their kids best friends instead of a role model, a guide and disciplinarian.

Not where I grew up or where I live now. I'm sure the negligent parents are out there, but I think that their percentage is reported.

**GearsMcGilf** · 02-04-2011, 09:22 AM

I still say it's Elvis and his nigger music.

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