英国儿童专员瑞秋·德·索扎本周发布《童年彩票》报告，将米德尔斯堡列为英格兰儿童最难成长的地方1。该报告基于162项衡量指标进行评估，涵盖儿童贫困率、学生开除率和空气质量等多个方面1。
米德尔斯堡市长克里斯·库克及当地教育工作者对这一标签提出异议1。虽然他们承认报告反映了社区面临的真实挑战，但认为该标签造成了有害的污名化效应，忽视了米德尔斯堡的积极面和年轻人对社区的自豪感1。库克表示"我们已经有很多标签了"1。米德尔斯堡是16个地方议会中的一个，其核心资金的80%以上用于社会保障1。
The UK Children's Commissioner Rachel de Souza has ranked Middlesbrough as the most difficult place for children to grow up in England, based on a newly released report called "The Childhood Lottery" 1. The assessment draws on 162 different indicators, including child poverty rates, student expulsion rates, and air quality 1.
Local officials and educators have pushed back against the designation, arguing that while the report captures real challenges facing the community, it perpetuates harmful stigma and overlooks positive aspects of the area. Middlesbrough's mayor, Chris Cook, expressed frustration with the label, noting that the town already carries multiple negative associations and stating "We've already got plenty of labels" 1. As one of 16 local councils where over 80 percent of core funding is directed toward social welfare, the city faces significant resource constraints 1. Despite these difficulties, community leaders emphasize the resilience and pride of young people in the area 1.
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