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Around the world, the cost of living is a very real issue for countless individuals. People need to work hard to pay their bills, care for their kids, and otherwise stay afloat in an inflation-saddled economy. Amid rising prices, many folks with more financial vulnerabilities remain nervous. They feel worried about potential layoffs, loss of worked hours, and their overall ability to keep up with the increasing cost of living. Sadly, many people's wages aren't at all competing with climbing living costs or inflation. In the United Kingdom, this type of financial instability is putting a lot of young people on edge.

The study that says it all

Children’s Society, a British-based children's charity, confirmed more than two million young people feel less threatened by environmental issues than they do the increase of living expenses. On top of that, over 33% of young Brits harbor anxiety over their future financial status, given the current economy. Meanwhile, around 80% of parents in the United Kingdom believe rising costs will have adverse impacts on their families. Children’s Society CEO Mark Russell likewise chimed in with some sobering details. According to Russell, the British government needs to employ more concerted action to improve the mental health of kids and increase young people's confidence in the world around them. Other officials also caution with about 33% of British children trapped in impoverished lifestyles, it makes sense that many wouldn't feel great about the futures ahead of them.

More from the Children's Society

The Children's Society maintains links to the Church of England and continues to stand as a strong advocate for young people. To this day, the children's charity remains on the frontlines, urging for more social reforms and laws to improve life for kids in Britain. Specifically, the Children's Society advocates for the United Kingdom to begin formally tracking data on kids' well-being each year. They also maintain that this data should particularly prioritize young British girls, who are documented as shouldering heavier burdens than their male counterparts. Finally, it is the Children's Society's aim for UK governments to implement more child benefits across the board.