Children’s Bill of Rights - "The right to clean water, clean air and a safe climate." - UNICEF

 Children’s Bill of Rights 

Researched by Dr Abe V Rotor

"The right to clean water, clean air and a safe climate." - UNICEF

1. The right to the affection and intelligent guidance of understanding parents.

2. The right to be raised in a decent home in which he or she is adequately fed, clothed, and sheltered.

3. The right to the benefits of religious guidance and training.

4. The right to a school program, which, in addition to sound academic training, offers maximum opportunity for individual development and preparation for living.

5. The right to receive constructive discipline for the proper development of good character, conduct and habits.

6. The right to be secure in his or her community against all influences detrimental to wholesome development.

7. The right to individual selection of free and wholesome recreation.

8. The right to live in a community in which adults practice the belief that the welfare of their children is of primary importance.

9. The right to receive good adult example.

10.  The right to clean air and water, to be free from synthetic pesticides and toxic chemicals, and to be healthy.

- From the New York Youth Commission;  10th item from Environmental Rights of Children; photos from Internet.