Rights of Children

Rights of Children

In a country like Philippines, the citizens enjoy their democratic rights, most especially by children.

            a. Right to be born

                        - the unborn children should be given opportunity to live by their parents

                        - the child in the mothers womb ha the right to be born

            b. Right to be loved

                        - children have the right to be loved by their parents

                        - Parents love = is shown by caring for their children and by giving them their basic needs.

                       

                        * Remember that children who experience love will grow as loving persons but too much love will poison and kill ones heart.*

            c. Right to be provided with the basic needs

                        - right to be provided with food, clothing and shelter as their basic needs

            d. Right to be educated

                        - right to be given proper education to prepare them for their future lives.

            e. Right to grow strong and healthy

                        - children need rest and creation to keep them healthy and strong

                        - need to play and exercise to keep them active and alert

                        - needs a clean surrounding to avoid getting sick

            f. Right to live peacefully and be protected from danger

                        - right to have a place with peace and order

                        - home, school and government should cooperate to protect them

            g. Freedom of speech

                        - freedom to express their ideas

                        - free to agree and disagree or argue with the grownups but with respect

            h. Freedom to develop their skills and talents

                        - is done by studying and joining from different activities and contest to help their interest grow

                        * Special talents of children may include; writing, acting, singing, dancing, playing, drawing, carving, painting, etc.

                        -need to be given opportunity to practice their skills and show their talents

            i. Freedom of Religion

                        - Freedom to choose their religion that may develop their personality and character especially when they can already decide for themselves.

Importance of Rights and Privileges

Children who are given the chance to exercise their rights and privileges will grow as a complete individual with a happy and peaceful life. These will make children decide what’s best for them. These rights and privileges will make children a good and loving citizen of the country and follower of God. Every right has a corresponding duty.

Adapted from Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

            A. Lets answer:

                        1. Why should children be given an opportunity to live?

                        2. How will you develop your talents and skills?

                        3. Why is it important to care for ourselves?