Rights Legislation and Regulations

A child is person under the age of

All children have rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what language they speak, what their religion is, what they think, what they look like, if they are a boy or girl, if they have a disability, if they are rich or poor

• True

• False

When adults make decisions, they should think about how their decisions will affect children?

• Yes, they should ask the children how they feel, give the child a voice

• No, they can make a decision that they think is best for the child

How can we as practitioners make rights real?

• Apply them to everyday life

• Make the children and parents aware of the rights children have

• Educate ourselves as professionals to ensure we are up to date with the rights

• Reflect often to make sure we are meeting all children's rights

Governments should let families and communities guide their children so that, as they grow up, they learn to use their rights in the best way. The more children grow, the less guidance they will need.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Governments must make sure that children survive and develop in the best possible way. How can practitioners do this in the setting?

• Provide a safe environment for all children

• Educate them to the best of their ability

• Trust that the children already know right from wrong

• Expect parents to teach children their rights

Children must be registered when they are born and given a name which is officially recognized by the government. Children must have a nationality (belong to a country). Whenever possible, children should know their parents and be looked after by them.

• True

• False

Keeping families together - Children should not be separated from their parents unless they are not being properly looked after – for example...

• if a parent hurts their child for example physically, mentally

• if the parent does not give the child basic needs like, safety, care, love

• put the child in harm and danger

Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. Adults should listen and take children seriously.

• True

• False

Freedom of thought and Religion - Children can choose their own thoughts, opinions and religion, but this should not stop other people from enjoying their rights. How can we support this?