Tuesday, 10th November 2009 - 14:11CET
Travelling programme to explain children's rights
A travelling interactive programme designed to teach children about their rights according to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child will be going to some primary schools over the coming weeks as part of events being held by the Commissioner of Children to mark the 20th anniversary of the Convention.
The tour consists of a large trailer which will be driven to a primary school every day as well as local councils on the weekend, in order to present an interactive educational programme to primary school children. Each interactive programme includes a forum theatre, games, a video clip and distribution of freebies.
The Commissioner for Children, Carmen Zammit, will join the tour to meet the children.
Guginu’s Tour, as the event is being called, will also be visiting Qormi local council on November 21, The Palace in Valletta on November 22 (as part of the World Children’s Day celebrations), Nadur Local Council on November 28, and Ta’ Qali National Park on November 29.
Ms Zammit said the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1989 was a significant step in the realisation of children’s rights.
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I agree with you 100%. All these "rights" are not making our children any better.
How very right . We Maltese are proud of the way we raise our children. A " smack here and a smack there " , as you put it ,never did them any harm. Our children know that we love them and wish them no harm. Most important they know that we are there for them.
You are right the situation in Sweden is different. Children grow more independent, perents do not interfere. Children are made to take care of their needs from a young age. They are , and feel ,alone. Could that be the reason for the large number of suicides in Sweden ?
In England we have the sorry state of perents who are afraid to correct their children in public for fear that they will be reported and their children taken into care. English kids are asking for their rights. Are they any better for it ? Kids as young as six are already out of control.
No a smack here and a smack there never did anybody any harm.
Mother trailed by policeman and warned by council for telling off son at checkout
Is this what those who are only speaking in favour of childrens rights want?
No wonder many children nowadays show absolutely no respect for anyone.
Is this the reason why we have so many drug addicts, drunkards, single mothers etc?
How about sports clubs opening their facilities (public grounds which were passed on to them) for a couple of hours on weekends for children, families,etc?
Do children have a right to play? I had this right when I was a kid....and mind you... we are still getting the same football results in international games as when I was a kid!!!
What about Ms Zammit opinion about this? And what about parents or youth leaders who find all grounds empty AND locked at most time during the weekends? What do they think?
Well said. Many people comment without having the slightest idea of what the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is all about. Furthermore, the word 'rights' is thrown about so liberally that many people would not have a clue what children's rights in essence actually are.
Children should definitely be taught their duties and obligations, without question - however this should primarily come from parents and educators, and often does not. It is completely unfair to point the finger at the Commissioner and claim that she is teaching children to be spoilt and disrespectful, especially when you have NO clue as to what is being taught in this tour.
Do us all a favour and look into a subject before sounding off.
I do not know what the children are going to be told.
Until I do I cannot comment on this particular issue.
However, my limited knowledge on childrens' rights leads me to believe that children will be told that they cannot be bullied or abused in any way.
Nowadays if you shout at a child, s/he reports you of abuse or bullying.
If you touch a child even just tap him/her on the shoulder, it is sexual abuse.
If you demand that a child does his/her duties, it is harassment.
Children think they have the right to ruin the life others and if you try to educate them, they report you for some type of abuse and harassment.
With all the rights rights and only rights, the new generations are growing up indisciplined, without any respect towards authorities and practically towrads anyone.
What about a travelling programme about duties, obligations and respect amongst other things.