Educational Thought and Activities of Fr. Alfonso Maria Fusco for Socially Neglected Children
Educational Thought and Activities of Fr. Alfonso Maria Fusco for Socially Neglected Children

Summary/Abstract: Educators all over the world face the phenomenon of social neglect of children and young people. This phenomenon gives rise to manifold complex problems related to education and socialization of young people, which call for implementing appropriate remedial strategies. The article presents reflection on the educational activities of Alfonso Maria Fusco, an Italian priest, educator and social activist whose life and educational work bring to the fore his original and timeless idea that inspired him to take various initiatives for the good of children. The article can serve contemporary teachers and educators as an important point of reference in the search for valuable pedagogical practices that can significantly enrich their knowledge and educational competences. Moreover, the article inspires educators to undertake educational and preventive initiatives aimed at making the educational space free from the so-called risky behaviours that may emerge in the lives of children and adolescents.

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