NCJ Number
31355
Date Published
1974
Length
33 pages
Annotation
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF TEN GENERAL PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE RIGHTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF MINORS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY.
Abstract
THIS PRINCIPLES INCLUDE THE CHILD'S MORAL AND LEGAL RIGHT TO THE FOLLOWING: TO BE SUPPORTED, MAINTAINED, AND EDUCATED TO THE BEST OF PARENTAL ABILITY; TO BE REGARDED AS A 'PERSON' WITHIN THE FAMILY, AT SCHOOL, AND BEFORE THE LAW; TO EARN AND KEEP HIS OWN EARNINGS; AND TO SEEK AND OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT AND COUNSELING.