Michael Mthombeni

Factors in the Family System Causing Children to Live in the Streets: a Comparative Study of Parents' and Children's Perspectives Michael Mthombeni

The goal of this research was to explore and compare the perspectives of both parents and street children regarding the factors in the family systems that contribute to children leaving home and living on the streets. The study was done within the qualitative research approach and was applied research. It was a comparative study, comparing the perspectives of children and their parents/guardians. A literature review was conducted, which formed the basis for a semi-structured interview schedule.