The State protects marriage and the family. Marriage shall conform to the principles of free consent, progressive union, monogamy and equality between husband and wife. Parents have the responsibility to bring up their children into good citizens. Children and grandchildren have the duty to show respect to and look after their parents and grandparents. The State and society shall recognize no discrimination among children.
Children enjoy protection, care and education by the family, the State and society.
The family, the State and society shall create favourable conditions for young people to study, work, relax, develop bodies and minds, and shall educate them in morality, national traditions, civic consciousness and the socialist ideal, for them to be in the van of creative labour and national defence. War invalids, sick soldiers, and the families of fallen soldiers and revolutionary martyrs shall enjoy preferential treatment in State policies. Was invalids shall enjoy favourable conditions for their physical rehabilitation, shall be given employment suites to their state of health and assistance in securing stable living conditions. Individuals and families credited with meritorious service to the country shall be given commendation and reward and shall be looked after. Old people, infirm people and orphans without support shall receive State assistance.