Everybody has rights, including children. Some of these rights are set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and are also part of Scottish law. But what are children’s rights and how can we as parents and carers help support them? What can we do if we feel our children's rights are being ignored? And what do we tell our kids when they say they won't go to bed because they have a right to play? 

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Children's rights

You may have heard people speaking about children’s rights without being sure what this really means. Rights make sure we’re all treated fairly and can reach our full potential. Children have additional rights to adults. This is because children need extra protection and don’t have the independence adults do.

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Updated: 26 Mar 2024

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