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Flashcards in Children's Participation Rights Deck (11)
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1
Q

What can it be considered to be excluding children from decisions about their lives?

A

Problematic

2
Q

Why should children be active in the construction of their lives?

A

They can make a difference

3
Q

What does a lack of a voice expose children to?

A

Abuse, exploitation and denial of the opportunity to voice their needs

4
Q

What is child participation?

A

Involvement of children in the processes, decisions and activities that affect them

5
Q

Is child participation enough?

A

Some argue having a voice is meaningless if it has no real positive impact on children’s lives

6
Q

Socio-cultural barriers to child participation rights

A

Vocal children may be deemed ill-mannered, children are still seen to be immature or not competent enough for their views to matter

7
Q

Resistance from adults

A

Adults may fear children threatening their authority

8
Q

When are children treated like adults?

A

When they commit a crime

9
Q

What do children reject?

A

The definition of participation as it is limited

10
Q

What do child workers’ unions fight for?

A

Recognition of right to work, protection from exploitation and other work related benefits

11
Q

What are children often perceived as?

A

Immature and incompetent