Runaway children

How many children run away every year? Why do children run away? Where do runaway children often sleep? What often happens to them? What do some children have to do to survive? What % of runaway children are under eleven years old? What % of runaway children are under eight years old? Are white children more or less likely to run away from home? Where can runaway children go, if it isn't safe to go home? Is there a problem with runaway children in your country?

An estimated 100,000 children - some as young as six - run away every year. It can be to get away from violent parents, to escape bullies or avoid family arguments. Some even think it would be fun. They end up sleeping rough - in alley ways, fields and parks. They're often attacked. Some end up begging to survive. 25% leave before they are 11. 7% leave before they are eight. White children are most likely to run away. Most are running away from home and school problems. Yes, there is a very important problem with runaway children in my country.