You have the right to rest, play and to have the chance to join a wide range of activities. It is really important to remember to have a balance in your life. Respected 2 - non-discrimination The rights in the Convention apply everyone under the age of 18, no matter who you are whether you are a boy or a girl, what your religion is, whether you have a disability, or what type of family you come from. 3 - best interests of the child If a decision is being made by any person about you, then your interests must be considered when making the final decision. What is best for YOU is what matters. 4 - Governments must do all they can to make sure every child can enjoy their rights in systems that promote and protect those rights 5 - parental guidance and a child’s evolving capacities Parents have a responsibility to guide you through your childhood and help you learn how to use your rights. 8 - protection and preservation of identity You have a right to know who you are official records – should be kept. If you are over 16 years old and adopted, you can try to find out who your birth parents are. 12 - respect for the views of the child You have the right to speak up and have your opinions listened to and taken seriously by adults on things that affect you. 13 - freedom of expression You have a right to say whatever you believe as long as it does not harm or offend other people. You also have the responsibility to respect the rights and freedom of others. 14 - freedom of thought, belief and religion You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you think about this. 16 - right to privacy You have the right to your own space and privacy. For example, you have your personal letters opened shouldn’t or anyone listening in to your personal phone calls.
You have the right to rest, play and to have the chance to join a wide range of activities. It is really important to remember to have a balance in your life. Respected 2 - non-discrimination The rights in the Convention apply everyone under the age of 18, no matter who you are whether you are a boy or a girl, what your religion is, whether you have a disability, or what type of family you come from. 3 - best interests of the child If a decision is being made by any person about you, then your interests must be considered when making the final decision. What is best for YOU is what matters. 4 - Governments must do all they can to make sure every child can enjoy their rights in systems that promote and protect those rights 5 - parental guidance and a child’s evolving capacities Parents have a responsibility to guide you through your childhood and help you learn how to use your rights. 8 - protection and preservation of identity You have a right to know who you are – official records should be kept. If you are over 16 years old and adopted, you can try to find out who your birth parents are. 12 - respect for the views of the child You have the right to speak up and have your opinions listened to and taken seriously by adults on things that affect you. 13 - freedom of expression You have a right to say whatever you believe as long as it does not harm or offend other people. You also have the responsibility to respect the rights and freedom of others. 14 - freedom of thought, belief and religion You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you think about this. 16 - right to privacy You have the right to your own space and privacy. For example, you shouldn’t have your personal letters opened or anyone listening in to your personal phone calls.
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