Legal Rights of Children

In most states, children under the age of 18 are not considered to be legally competent to consent to medical treatment. This means that a parent or guardian must usually consent to treatment on behalf of the child.

Parental responsibility is the legal term for the right of a child to be raised by both of their parents. This right includes the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, such as where the child will live, what school the child will attend, and what medical care the child will receive.

Child participation is the legal term for the right of a child to have a say in decisions that affect their life. This right includes the right to express their views, to be listened to, and to have their views taken into account when decisions are being made.

Child protection is the legal term for the right of a child to be protected from harm. This right includes the right to be protected from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as from neglect.

The right to education is the legal term for the right of a child to receive an education. This right includes the right to attend school, to receive a quality education, and to be free from discrimination in education.

The right to healthcare is the legal term for the right of a child to have access to healthcare. This right includes the right to receive preventive care, treatment for illness and injury, and access to medication.

The right to non-discrimination is the legal term for the right of a child to be free from discrimination. This right includes the right to be treated equally regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or other status.

The right to justice is the legal term for the right of a child to have access to justice. This right includes the right to be heard in court, to be represented by a lawyer, and to have a fair trial.

The right to protection from exploitation is the legal term for the right of a child to be free from exploitation. This right includes the right to be protected from child labor, sexual exploitation, and trafficking.

The right to participation is the legal term for the right of a child to have a say in decisions that affect their life. This right includes the right to express their views, to be listened to, and to have their views taken into account when decisions are being made.

The right to protection from violence is the legal term for the right of a child to be free from violence. This right includes the right to be protected from physical, emotional, and sexual violence.

The right to information is the legal term for the right of a child to have access to information. This right includes the right to receive information from a variety of sources, to be able to understand the information, and to be able to use the information to make informed decisions.

The right to recreation and leisure is the legal term for the right of a child to have access to recreation and leisure. This right includes the right to play, to rest, and to relax.

The right to participation is the legal term for the right of a child to have a say in decisions that affect their life. This right includes the right to express their views, to be listened to, and to have their views taken into account when decisions are being made.

The right to non-discrimination is the legal term for the right of a child to be free from discrimination. This right includes the right to be treated equally regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or other status.