We live in a time when common sense is considered nonsense. This section provides state run daycare for children of working parents. The remainder of the Convention deals with native, minority and handicapped groups plus a myriad of additional socially-based rights. Concern is merited Space does not permit a more detailed account of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. There is, however, far more in its pages that merits the concern of parents and educators.
Children do have the scripturally-mandated right to be loved and cared for.
Freedom, without loving discipline, is not freedom but abuse. Any parent knows that children feel truly secure only when they have limits and boundaries set for their own protection as well as for protection from others. In no place does this Convention list parental rights or child responsibilities. Parents, teachers, clergy and anyone who works with children should have a copy of this Convention. It can be obtained from your local Member of Parliament.