Child rights are the fundamental entitlements and protections that every child is entitled to, as recognized by international law. These rights are outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and include:
1. Right to life, survival, and development: Children have the right to live and grow in a safe and nurturing environment that supports their physical, mental, and emotional development.
2. Right to education: Children have the right to free and compulsory primary education, and access to quality education that helps them reach their full potential.
3. Right to health: Children have the right to access healthcare services, nutritious food, clean water, and a safe environment that promotes their overall well-being.
4. Right to protection from abuse and exploitation: Children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, neglect, violence, and exploitation, including child labor, trafficking, and child marriage.
5. Right to participation: Children have the right to express their views, be heard, and participate in decisions that affect their lives, according to their age and maturity.
Parents have certain obligations towards their children to ensure their rights are upheld. These obligations include:
1. Providing for basic needs: Parents have the responsibility to provide their children with adequate food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare.
2. Ensuring education: Parents should ensure that their children have access to education and support their learning and development.
3. Protecting from harm: Parents have the duty to protect their children from any form of abuse, neglect, violence, or exploitation.
4. Nurturing and guidance: Parents should provide a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes their children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
5. Respecting their rights: Parents should respect their children's rights, including their right to express their views, participate in decisions, and have their opinions considered.
It is important to note that these rights and obligations may vary across different countries and legal systems, but the principles outlined in the UNCRC serve as a global framework for child rights and parental obligations.