Unit 3: Children's rights and responsibilities pg. 160 - 164

Question 1

Over the years, some ________ in SA - and in other places around the _____ - have been treated very _____.

Answer 1

Over the years, some CHILDREN in SA - and in other places around the WORLD - have been treated very BADLY.

Question 2

Give 5 examples of how children were treated badly.

Answer 2

• They were forced to work
• Denied schooling
• Experienced violence
• Did not get enough food
• Were left to care for themselves

Question 3

What was discussed when SA began to change from Apartheid to Democracy?

Answer 3

People’s rights.

Question 4

Many people thought that the _______ of SA should also get a chance to say what they thought and felt about ________ rights. That was how the Children’s _______ came about.

Answer 4

Many people thought that the CHILDREN of SA should also get a chance to say what they thought and felt about CHILDREN’S rights. That was how the Children’s CHARTER came about.

Question 5

When were many children brought together to discuss children’s rights?

Answer 5

1992.

Question 6

How many children brought together to discuss children’s rights?

Answer 6

Over 200.

Question 7

What was the even called?

Answer 7

The International Summit of the Rights of Children in South Africa.

Question 8

What does child mean?

Answer 8

Anyone under 18.

Question 9

Give 8 examples of rights that children now have.

Answer 9

• The right to a decent home, clothing and a healthy diet
• The right to be protected from child labour
• The right to be protected from all types of violence and abuse
• The right to be free from discrimination against race, sex, language, religion and disability
• The right to express own ideas about matters that affect him/her
• The right to practice religion/beliefs without fear
• The right to free and equal education
• The right to a safe and loving family

Question 10

How are children expected to be with responsibilities?

Answer 10

To behave in ways that make sure that they treat themselves, other people and the environment with respect.

Question 11

Give 11 examples of what children must do with responsibilities.

Answer 11

• Be kind and caring to others
• Respect and help parents and other family members
• Always go to school
• Work hard and do your best in everything you do
• Exercise and eat healthily
• Be honest and fair
• Try to find a way to solve an argument peacefully.
• Let others have their own opinions, even if you don’t agree
• Protect plant and animal life
• Keep homes, schools and communities clean
• Obey rules and laws

Question 12

Give 7 examples of what children CANNOT do with responsibilities.

Answer 12

• Insult others or hurt their feelings
• Lie or spread lies
• Hurt or bully others
• Take things that do not belong to you
• Carry dangerous weapons
• Smoke, drink alcohol or take drugs
• Waste water and electricity