The rationale for the UNCRC is that children’s rights need specific consideration due to the special care and protection often needed by children and young people.
Lluniwyd y Confensiwn ar y sail bod angen rhoi ystyriaeth benodol i hawliau plant oherwydd y gofal arbennig a'r prosesau diogelu sydd eu hangen yn aml ar blant a phobl ifanc.