... all legislation should be in conformity with the Convention on the rights of a child by 2005'. (UNICEF, 2000) The majority of people contribute their opinion through voting for a political leader. Children are excluded from this contribution as it is not permitted until the age of 18. Children have little say in matters that concern them. This is evident through every day situations such as school subjects and religion. School subjects are made compulsory depending upon geographic area until the age of 14 and religion is inherited. Parents determine most, if not all aspects of child's life. Such as religion, values and culture. Parents determine whom their children play with therefore determining their socialisation. Children are very rarely listened to in respect of decisions that effect their lives. Carol Bellamy states that "Giving children a voice is a cornerstone of the Convention of the Rights of the Child." ...

See this essay or coursework document in full right now