From an illustrated guide issued by the National Children's Rights Committee, South Africa.
Children have the right to be taken seriously ... and the responsibility to listen to others
Children have the right to quality medical care ... and the responsibility to take care of themselves
Children have the right to a good education ... and the responsibility to study and respect their teachers
Children have the right to be loved and protected from harm ... and the responsibility to show love and caring to others
Children have the right to special care for special needs ... and the responsibility to be the best people they can be
Children have the right to be proud of their heritage and beliefs ... and the responsibility to respect the origins and beliefs of others
Children have the right to a safe and comfortable home ... and the responsibility to share in keeping it neat and clean
Children have the right to make mistakes ... and the responsibility to learn from those mistakes
Children have the right to be adequately fed ... and the responsibility not to waste food.
