BILL OF RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN (FROM YOUNGEST MINORITY LAWYERS IN DEFENSE OF CHILDREN, 1974 BY SANFORD N KATZ SEE NCJ-31349)

• NCJ Number: 31355
• Author(s): H H FOSTER; D J FREED
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 33 pages
• Corporate Author: American Bar Association
• Publication Format: Document
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF TEN GENERAL PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE RIGHTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF MINORS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY.

Abstract

THIS PRINCIPLES INCLUDE THE CHILD'S MORAL AND LEGAL RIGHT TO THE FOLLOWING: TO BE SUPPORTED, MAINTAINED, AND EDUCATED TO THE BEST OF PARENTAL ABILITY; TO BE REGARDED AS A 'PERSON' WITHIN THE FAMILY, AT SCHOOL, AND BEFORE THE LAW; TO EARN AND KEEP HIS OWN EARNINGS; AND TO SEEK AND OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT AND COUNSELING.