Democracy   UN CRC Article 12: Children have the right to say what they think should  happen,  when adults are making decisions that affect them,  and to have their opinions taken into account.

 

The rule of law   UN CRC Article 19: Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for, and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after them.

 

Individual Liberty   UN CRC Article 31 All children have the right to relax and  play,  and to join in a wide range of activities.   UN CRC Article 15: Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

 

Mututal  respect   UN CRC Article 2: The Convention applies to everyone whatever their race, religion, abilities, whatever they think or say and whatever type of family they come from.   UN CRC Article 30: Children have the right to learn and use the language and customs of their families, whether these are shared by the majority of people in the country or not.

 

Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs   UN CRC Article 14: Children have the right to think and believe what they want, and to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights.  Parents should guide their children on these matters.