Family of children considered to be problematic at school

Abstract

This study aims to recognize the family structure of children considered to be problematic at school. It is a descriptive and exploratory study in which 13 families of 14 children were interviewed. Most of them owned, although small, a house where they lived in poor hygiene conditions. The prevalent type of family was biparental. The categories that emerged from the speeches were: absent parents, upbringing, idle children and school assistance. We consider there are great possibilities of promoting mental health which, integrated to the family health centre, may help the families to face different daily situations. In order to improve family relationships we highlight the importance that the nursing professional sees the familial environment as a field of action