Question

Amogh is a 15 year old who is arguing with his mother about his rights. Which of his following claims are backed up by the law?

• A. The right to fight with his sibling for the last slice of cake
• B. The right to play after finishing his homework
• C. The right to own the latest Xbox games
• D. The right to use TV as a source of General Knowledge

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The right to use TV as a source of General Knowledge

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) lists the following as the rights of a child.
1) People below the age of 18 years are legally not adults
2) Protection from government for the child rights.
3) Right to live
4) Right to play
5) Right to live with parents
6) Right to protection from violence, negligence and harmful incidents
7) Right to special care in case of children with disabilities
8) Right to good health and medical care
9) Right to avoid harm to children from getting education and health
10) Right to follow religion and tradition, right to use mother tongue
11) Right to gain knowledge through media like newspapers and TV