medborger_i_danmark_engelsk.pdf - Ny i Danmark

62FAMILYThis period of transition can beparticularly difficult for young people andparents who perceive Danish culture asvery different from their original culture.The young may feel torn between theyouth culture they meet in Danish societyand the culture they were brought up withat home, and the parents may find itdifficult to understand the norms ofDanish society and therefore worry abouttheir children’s future.If problems reach deadlock, you mayneed professional help. Both parents andyoung people can get advice and guidance– together or separately. Contact yourmunicipal office or call a crisis hot-line ortelephone-advice line for moreinformation. These services are free, andyour call may be anonymous.Support for families and childrenwith problemsParents are responsible for giving their children love and care andfor creating a safe environment for them to grow up in. Society doesnot interfere with this relationship unless it is suspected that thechild’s welfare is at risk.If this is the case, the municipal authority will contact the family andtry to help solve the problems.The family or one of its members mayalso contact the authority for help.If the problem is very serious, the child may be placed for some timein institutional or family care. Young people who have serious socialproblems and whose parents are unable to take care of them may beplaced in special institutions where they are offered help and supportto get an education or find a job.The same applies for young peopleunder 15 years of age who have committed a crime.