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QUESTIONS TO DEVELOP A CHILDREN'S RIGHTS DISCUSSION

Introductory Activity

What are children's rights?





Why are children's rights important?





Are there some basic rights children should be entitled to?





What are some of your rights? Are they different from an adult's rights?





Do you think that adults and children have the same rights? Explain.





Do you know when you are exercising (using) you rights or do you take them for granted? How?





Do you think people from other countries have the same rights as people in the United States? Explain.





Do you think there should be laws protecting your rights? If yes, what types of laws should be created? If no, please explain your position.





Do you think you could help create or change a law that protects you rights? If yes, how? If no, why not?





Are there any children's rights that you feel should be protected more than others? Explain why.







 
 
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