Summary: This report was commissioned by the UK's The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children's Fund to explore the experiences of Service children. This report has found there are ten main challenges which Service children can have to deal with above and beyond those of their peers. They are: stresses and strains on children when their parent is away; impact of living in a temporary one-parent, or no parent, family; influence of the media; Adjustments to family life when the parent returns; impact of moving homes, schools and communities; Stigma of being viewed as a ‘military brat’; dealing with bereavement; dealing with parental illness or injury; dealing with divorce and family breakdown and Living with special educational needs (SEN) and/or adisability
While most individuals achieve the transition to civilian life smoothly, some face significant challenges. Although numerous support services are available to those who need them, …