Teaching children rights - rules and types of approach

Abstract

One of the primary goals of every democratic state is to guarantee freedoms and human rights and show due respect to human dignity. Every child becomes a citizen from the very moment of birth, rather than becoming one in the future. Thanks to this, they are entitled to certain rights and freedom based on internal and international rights rules. A child who is aware of its rights can deliberately use them. What is more, it begins to understand if it’s treated subjectively instead of objectively; it learns about its rights that shall be respected. The child aware of its rights can more efficiently protect itself against violence, abuse, discrimination and knows the institutions that help children. We often learn about the children's rights in cases of abuse or when we hear about violence and children suffering. The critical step to change this situation is to start educating children about their rights early.