Article 12 says that children have the right to express their views in all matters affecting them. Does this mean that children can now tell their parents what to do?
No, the intent of this article is to encourage adults to listen to the opinions of children and involve them in decision-making — not to give children authority over adults. Article 12 does not interfere with parents’ right and responsibility to express their views on matters affecting their children. In promoting the right of children to express their views on matters affecting them, the Convention recognizes that such participation must occur in a manner that is appropriate to the child’s level of maturity. Children’s ability to form and express their opinions develops with age, and most adults will naturally give the views of teenagers greater weight than those of a preschooler, whether in family, legal or administrative decisions. The emphasis of this article is on legal and administrative issues. The Convention encourages parents, judges, social welfare workers or other responsible adults to consider the child’s views on such matters, and use that information to make decisions th
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