can anyone tell me what the rights of a child are?

Answer 1

That's trickier than you might think. Most children's rights are from case law. Some kid was being treated unfairly, and it got to the Supreme Court (state or federal), and now there's a right. You have citizenship, but it's a secondary sort by being too young to vote.

You certainly have the right to be free from acts of violence which could qualify as assault, and the murkier area of abuse, but you also have a right to certain basics of food, clothing, shelter, education, and so on. These are spelled out in painstaking detail in Child Welfare statutes and in case law. Failure to provide these basics is called "neglect," and can be the basis of terminating the parents' rights; or suspending them while the child goes to foster care. Abuse and neglect are criminal charges which are lodged against a parent or guardian if your rights are disregarded in those areas.

You have the right to ask a judge to appoint an attorney to represent you whenever someone else's conflict (usually your parents) impacts your life. That is, children do have the right to legal representation.

Answer 2

The rights of a child are all those described in the Bill of Rights. Sadly, it doesnt come into use when living with parents. They are your parents and make their own rules and you should be respectful enough to follow them. But every American citizen has the same set of rights guidelined in the US Constitution....

Answer 3

Very Sadly, practically none. In a divorce children are dealt with in the property settlement. Even some agencies missoned to aid children end up causing more damage.It really is a sad commentary on us as a people.

Answer 4

There's actually a Children's Bill of Rights

All children shall enjoy the following inalienable rights:
1.The right to be treated as important human beings, with unique feelings, ideas and desires and not as a source of argument between parents.
2.The right to a sense of security and belonging derived from a loving and nurturing environment which shelters them from harm.
3.The right to a continuing relationship with both parents and the freedom to receive love from and express love for both.
4.The right to "listening parents."
5.The right to express love and affection for each parent without having to stifle that love because of fear of disapproval by the other parent.
6.The right to grow and flourish in an atmosphere free of exploitation, abuse and neglect.
7.The right to know that their parents' decision to divorce is not their responsibility and that they will still be able to live with each parent.
8.The right to continuing care and guidance from both parents where they can be educated in mind, nourished in spirit, and developed in body, in an environment of unconditional love.
9.The right to honest answers to questions about the changing family relationships.
10.The right to know and appreciate what is good in each parent without one parent degrading the other.
11.The right to have a relaxed, secure relationship with both parents without being placed in a position to manipulate one parent against the other.
12.The right to have one parent not undermine time with the other parent by suggesting tempting alternatives or by threatening to withhold activities with the other parent as a punishment for the children's wrongdoing.
13.The right to be able to experience regular and consistent parental contact and the right to know the reason for not having regular contact.
14.The right to be a kid and to be insulated from the conflict and problems of parents.
15. The right to be taught, according to their developmental levels, to understand values, to assume responsibility for their actions, and to cope with the just consequences of their choices.
16.The right to be able to participate in their own destiny.
Ratify these rights for your children and you will give them better protection than any law could ever provide.


google "children's bill of rights" for more info.

Answer 5

to live in a clean enviroment, have food and clothing and medical care when needed and also schooling

Answer 6

In california more than adults.

Answer 7

life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.