Convention on Rights of a Child
Present the article in your introduction. summarizing the various points of the article and the purpose of the article.
2. You will need to research any background to the article. Why is the article there to protect a child? Sometimes an article will refer to other sources and you will need to study those sources. Present the reasons for the article.
3. Present your ideas and opinions as to whether the article is appropriate. Could the rights discussed in the article be detrimental to a child? This viewpoint may occur in some instances. Keep in mind that the United States Senate has not ratified this convention for various reasons, some of which relate to the idea that some articles are detrimental to the child.
4. Present a conclusion as to whether the article furthers the rights of the child. Should the US enforce this article?
*****Discussion should be based on article 14 of the convention which is “ Article 14
1. States Parties shall respect the right of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
2. States Parties shall respect the rights and duties of the parents and, when applicable, legal guardians, to provide direction to the child in the exercise of his or her right in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child.
3. Freedom to manifest one’s religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morals, or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.
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