Talking about your situation, or writing about it, can help you decide which problems are the most important to deal with first. Set the less important problems aside and deal with them later. You have a right to say what you think, and be listened to. If you don't agree with a decision, or feel that your views weren't taken seriously, you have a right to try to have that decision changed. Find out if there are rights, rules or policies that affect your situation.
Human rights are ideals that people try to live up to.
Legal rights relate to specific issues, and are written into the law. Not all human rights are made into laws. Rights are owned, not earned. In British Columbia, young people who are living in government care have extra legal rights. Your social worker must tell you what your rights are, and will give you a copy of the booklet, Know Your Rights .