How old do you have to be to talk to Childline?

How old do you have to be to talk to Childline?

Childline works with children and young people until they turn 19 years of age.

Does Childline tell anyone?

​​Childline wants to make sure you’re safe and sometimes we work with the police to do that. But most of the time we don’t tell anyone what you say to us. Our confidentiality promise explains the situations when we might need to tell someone.

Can I call Childline at 19?

You might worry where you’ll get help in the future and what might be different. Childline can support you until your 19th birthday and our counsellors can help you to prepare for when you turn 19. It’s great to hear how much we’ve helped and Childline is here to support young people with anything they’re facing.

Can Childline call your parents?

Hi there, ChildLine is anonymous and confidential – this means you don’t need to tell anyone that you’re signing up for an account or that you’re talking to us. ChildLine is a private space where you can talk about things you don’t feel able to say to anyone else – and this can include your parents if you wish.

Can a school personal question a minor child without first?

Can school personal question a minor child without first informing the child or the parent of their rights Can a school question a minor and hold their statements as legal binding statements without having a parent present or even knowledgable of the schools questioning. in a criminal investigation.

When to talk to children about their feelings?

When there are problems at home, such as parents fighting, divorce or a death in the family, children can become withdrawn and upset. Being able to talk to someone other than a parent is sometimes very helpful for children.

Why do children not talk about their abuse?

A child might not understand that they’re being abused. They may simply see it as a parent being angry or annoyed with them. Children who are being sexually abused often do not talk about it because they think it’s their fault or they have been convinced by their abuser that it’s normal or a “special secret”.

What happens when you go to the doctor for Childline?

It could be a school teacher, Childline counsellor or someone you trust. If you go to see a doctor, they will ask you questions to work out how bad things are. Sometimes, you will need to be referred to hospital or to a mental health team for a more thorough assessment, especially if they are worried about you.